Microsoft rumoured to be acquiring mobile ad network InMobi

Microsoft is said to be acquiring InMobi, the mobile ad network, in a deal thought to be worth $2bn. Although Microsoft has declined to comment, Seeking Alpha said that, "an announcement could come shortly." If reports are to be believed, then this move differs from those made by Microsoft over the past year; in deals with AppNexus and AOL, which suggested the company was reducing its online advertising sector involvement.  

Microsoft is in negotiations to buy mobile ad network InMobi in a deal reportedly worth $2bn, according to reports, after the latter of the pair held simlar talks with both Google and Yahoo last year.

Reports initially emerged in InMobi's native India, dating back to 14 January, and Microsoft has declined the opportunity to make a public comment on the reports, which cited multipled sources from within the mobile ad network.