RIM acquires Documents to Go developer DataViz

Research In Motion (NASDAQ:RIMM) has reportedly acquired DataViz, developers of the popular Documents to Go productivity application--the deal is said to be valued at $50 million in cash. Crackberry.com first noted the deal, citing confirmation from multiple sources and adding that multiple DataViz execs have now updated their LinkedIn profiles to reflect their new status as RIM employees. Documents to Go enables users to remotely edit, create and view Word and Excel files via smartphones including BlackBerry, iOS, Android and Windows Mobile devices. Crackberry.com adds that DataViz scrapped plans for a long-in-the-works webOS version of the application last week, fueling speculation that all of its non-BlackBerry solutions may be discontinued in the months ahead.

The DataViz deal heralds the second significant RIM acquisition in a matter of weeks: Late last month, the device maker scooped up mobile software platform provider Cellmania, a move designed to bolster its BlackBerry App World storefront. Cellmania confirmed the deal on its website, stating "Our team has joined RIM's global organization and will continue to bring our expertise in application storefront development to the BlackBerry platform." Cellmania adds it will continue to support its current client base--its integrated mFinder solution promises mobile operators an end-to-end delivery and ecosystem platform encompassing digital rights management, subscription billing and content management. Cellmania also provides over 200,000 content items optimized for more than 200 handset models.

For more on the RIM/DataViz deal:
- read this Crackberry.com article

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