ESPOO, Finland: Nokia today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Motally, Inc.,
initially announced on August 20, 2010.
Motally's mobile analytics service enables developers and publishers to
optimize the development of their mobile applications through increased
understanding of how users engage. The service offering is planned to be
adapted for Qt, Symbian, MeeGo and Java developers.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced
technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to
what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.2 billion people connect to one
another with a Nokia device - from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and
high-performance mobile computers. Today, Nokia is integrating its devices
with innovative services through Ovi (http://www.ovi.com), including music,
maps, apps, email and more. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive
digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks
provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks
globally.
About Motally
Motally Inc. was founded in 2008 in San Francisco and has patent-pending
technology to ensure accurate data collection and analytic reporting for
publishers' mobile sites.
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