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Report: Lumos could become acquisition target, but not in 2013
Lumos Networks, a regional service provider that has been gaining traction in the business and wholesale market selling fiber-based Ethernet services, could be an attractive acquisition target, says Cowan and Company in a report.
Birch's Covista acquisition extends its presence into 10 new states
Birch Communications has completed its acquisition of Covista Communications' assets, a deal that furthers its business, wholesale and residential customer reach in 10 states.
Rumor mill: Ericsson looking to buy Microsoft's IPTV business
A report from Bloomberg citing "people with knowledge of the matter" says that Ericsson is in negotiations with Microsoft to buy its Mediaroom IPTV software business, a transaction that could be announced in just a few weeks.
CBS to convert TV Guide into new entertainment cable network
CBS Corp. said it struck a deal to acquire a 50 percent stake in TV Guide Network, and that it'll convert TVGN into a new basic cable network focused on entertainment programming. It'll operate the network through a 50/50 partnership with Lionsgate.
Cisco ups cloud, software capabilities with SolveDirect acquisition
Cisco is furthering its ongoing software capability acquisition spree, announcing a deal to acquire SolveDirect, a provider of cloud-delivered service management integration software and services.
Oracle snaps up Tekelec, strengthens policy control business
Oracle made another move to bolster its telecom equipment portfolio, reaching a deal Monday to acquire Tekelec for an undisclosed sum.
BSkyB's pending O2 UK purchase faces regulatory scrutiny
BSkyB's recent proposal to acquire the wireline assets of Telefonica's O2 UK subsidiary is facing a review by the UK's Office of Fair Trading.
Belkin will retain Linksys brand with acquisition complete
Belkin completed its acquisition of Cisco's Linksys home network division on Friday with plans to retain the company's brand, products and support channels.
Vivendi delays GVT sale after getting lowball offers
Vivendi delayed its plan to sell its Brazilian subsidiary Global Village Telecom (GVT) after receiving what it said was lower than expected offers.
Sources: Batelco may purchase a piece of Reliance Globalcom
Batelco, Bahrain's incumbent telco, has entered into talks to purchase a large stake in Reliance Globalcom, the business services subsidiary of Reliance Communications.
