Computershare acquires Machine Dreams Inc.
IML LTD, part of the Computershare Group (ASX:CPU) have
announced its continued international expansion of IML, a
Computershare company, with the acquisition of Machine Dreams
Inc.'s business. Under terms of the deal, Computershare will
acquire the majority of the assets of Machine Dreams, an audience
response specialist and IML distributor. IML is a leading supplier
of audience response systems, which bring sophisticated interactive
communications and data capture to events and meetings.
Machine Dreams - based in Minneapolis and New York - specialises
in cutting-edge audio-visual and event-related multimedia
technology. The Machine Dreams business is the most recent
expansion for IML, following the acquisitions over the last three
months of two other leading providers of audience response services
- Ezicomms in Australia and Four Points in Belgium.
"In addition to its team of product experts on the ground in the
US, Machine Dreams has impressive research and development
resources that will enhance the solution's offering for IML's
clients worldwide," said Richard Taylor, CEO, IML. "This
acquisition expands IML's client base and the market opportunity
for our award-winning Communicator keypad."
IML's Communicator keypad is an easy to use, wireless keypad
system that ensures audiences remain involved and actively
participating throughout conferences and events. Proven secure,
accurate and reliable, the Communicator system instantly polls
audience responses, delivering rapid results that can be displayed
live to an audience immediately. Additionally, the Communicator
enables an audience to send text messages and vote during
interactive PowerPoint® presentations. The keypads even include a
built-in microphone for more convenient Q&A sessions.