M&A Deal Summary

Alianza Acquires MetaSwitch Networks

On December 10, 2024, Alianza acquired information technology company MetaSwitch Networks from Microsoft

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Alianza’s 1st transaction in the Information Technology sector.
  • This is Alianza’s 1st transaction in the United Kingdom.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2024-12-10
Target MetaSwitch Networks
Sector Information Technology
Buyer(s) Alianza
Sellers(s) Microsoft
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

MetaSwitch Networks

Enfield, United Kingdom
Metaswitch Networks is a provider of carrier systems and software solutions that are powering the migration of communications networks to open, packet-based architectures. Hundreds of network operators worldwide depend on its Carrier Systems Division for reliable, scalable session control, media gateway and application/feature server solutions to enable compelling revenue-generating services. Its Network Protocols Division develops high performance, portable software components that are integrated into the products of the world's leading communications equipment manufacturers. MetaSwitch Networks was formed in 1981 and is based in Enfield, England.

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Buyer

Alianza

Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States
Category Company
Sector Internet Software and Services
DESCRIPTION

Alianza, Inc. is a cloud communications platform that connects people by powering a feature-rich and robust suite of cloud communications products for service providers. Alianza, Inc. makes it easy, highly profitable, and future-proof with the cloud-native, agile software-as-a-service solutions.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 3
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
Country (United Kingdom) 1 of 1
Year (2024) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-03-01 Counterpath

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Counterpath Corp. is a provider of multimedia VoIP softphones and SIP applications. CounterPath was founded in 2002 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States
Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Software
Employees221,000
Revenue 211.9B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Entrance to Microsoft's corporate headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

Microsoft is a global technology company that offers a broad spectrum of software products, services, and devices designed to help individuals and organizations across various sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes the Windows operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite for productivity, and the Azure cloud computing platform, providing solutions for computing, analytics, storage, and networking. Microsoft also delves into enterprise applications with Dynamics 365, connects professionals via LinkedIn, and engages gamers through its Xbox brand and related services. Additionally, it offers internet services such as Bing for web search, Outlook.com for email, and Skype for communication. Microsoft was formed in 1975 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 14 of 14
Sector (Information Technology) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 12 of 12
Country (United Kingdom) 2 of 2
Year (2024) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-06-25 Nuance Solutions

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Nuance Solutions is a provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Nuance technologies, applications and services enable users calling directory assistance, getting account information, dictating patient records, telling a navigation system their destination, or digitally reproducing documents that can be shared and searched. Nuance Solutions was formed in 1992 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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