About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Entropic Inc., a transaction announced in October 1999.

Entropic Inc. operates in Speech Product Group, is based in Washington, D.C., United States (engineering office in Cambridge, England). Entropic was a leader in speech-recognition software and toolkits (including ESPS/waves+ and HTK), with expertise in speech recognition, dialogue development and telephony integration. Microsoft acquired it to enhance its Speech API (SAPI) and advance server-based, speech-enabled applications.

Enhance Microsoft's Speech API (SAPI) and telephony solutions with Entropic's speech-recognition expertise and toolkits.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Entropic Inc.
Value
Not disclosed
Date
October 1999
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Washington, D.C., United States (engineering office in Cambridge, England)
Segment
Speech Product Group
Announced
October 29, 1999

In Their Words

Entropic brings expertise and an established track record in developing and shipping world-class speech technology and development toolkits.Doug Henrich, Manager, Speech Product Group, Microsoft

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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