Microsoft Completes Acquisition of Tellme Networks
Acquisition to accelerate speech innovation.
REDMOND, Wash., May 3 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Tellme Networks Inc., the Mountain View, Calif.-based provider of voice services for everyday life, including nationwide directory assistance, enterprise customer service and voice-enabled mobile search.
Tellme, which has more than 320 employees, will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft from its Mountain View, Calif. offices. Tellme CEO Mike McCue will remain as Tellme's senior leader and will report to Jeff Raikes, president of the Microsoft Business Division.
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