About This Deal

Microsoft Corporation acquired Tellme Networks, a transaction completed in May 2007.

Tellme Networks operates in Speech / Voice services, is based in Mountain View, California, USA. Founded in 1999, Tellme was a leading provider of voice services including nationwide directory assistance, enterprise customer service and voice-enabled mobile search, answering millions of calls daily. Microsoft folded Tellme's voice expertise into offerings from unified communications to mobile search. Deal terms were not disclosed.

Added proven speech technology and talent to advance speech as a key interface for computing across devices.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Microsoft Corporation
Target
Tellme Networks
Value
Not disclosed
Date
May 2007
Type
Acquisition
Status
Official-source — no SEC filing

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Mountain View, California, USA
Segment
Speech / Voice services
Announced
March 14, 2007
Closed
May 3, 2007

In Their Words

Speech is universal, simple and holds incredible promise as a key interface for computing.Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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