VeriSign to acquire CallVision

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Internet registry operator VeriSign on Wednesday announced plans to acquire CallVision, a developer of online analysis applications, in a deal valued at $30 million.

CallVision's technology will be folded into the VeriSign Wireless Commerce Suite, which is designed to help telecommunications and mobile carriers provide simplified online billing. The acquisition of Seattle-based CallVision, whose customers include T-Mobile, Bell Canada and TelstraClear, is expected to close in the first quarter.

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