Handmark will acquire FreeRange Communications. FreeRange Communications, offers a unique mobile publishing platform that enables media companies and content publishers around the world to create their own branded, always-on mobile applications.
Some of FreeRange's key partnersinclude The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, CBS, Travelocity Business, The New York Knicks, Portland TrailBlazers, NewsGator, PaidContent, and Fierce Markets.
Handmark will build upon FreeRange Communications' relationships with media
companies and content publishers by expanding its mobile publishing platform
technology.
"This partnership is fantastic news for media companies, wireless carriers, and handset
providers looking to establish a mobile presence or enhance their products and services
with compelling mobile content," said Paul Reddick, Handmark CEO. "FreeRange
brings unique technology, expertise, and relationships that complement our position as
a leading provider of mobile media solutions.
“This is an exciting turning point for our company and we are proud to become part of
the Handmark organization,” said Jon Maroney, FreeRange CEO. “Handmark has built
a large network of happy customers across a wide range of mobile devices. This offers
a great opportunity for FreeRange partners to expand their reach, adding tremendous
value to content delivered via our publishing platform.”