With an aim to extend its consumer base to SMB’s, Hyderabad based technology provider IMImobile has acquired TextLocal, the company behind the platform, “Messenger”. The terms and amount of the deal have remained undisclosed. The acquisition will allow TextLocal to introduce its messaging platform to new international markets, industries and clients.
TextLocal was incorporated in year 2005 by Alastair Shortland and Darren Daws as a Mobile VAS provider. Its services include Inbound and outbound SMS and MMS communications using a web based control panel, SMS Gateway and MMS API, mobile web page creation, mobile forms and surveys, SMS attachments and mobile vouchers and loyalty cards.
“We will continue with the development of innovative features and look forward to working with IMImobile on our mission to revolutionise how SMBs can communicate with their customers to drive engagement levels,” said Alastair.