Intel acquires Lancaster-based AppMobi's HTML5 tools business

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Intel has acquired Lancaster-based AppMobi's HTML5 developer tools platform and hired several of appMobi's related personnel, AppMobi announced yesterday. Those individuals moving to Intel will continue to be based in Lancaster, the company said. Terms were not disclosed.


AppMobi said in October it had more than 130,000 active developers working on mobile and desktop apps using HTML5. Existing and new users will have to register at Intel's website to gain access to the tools, which require no usage or licensing fees.

Meanwhile, AppMobi will position itself as a cloud services company that is focused on delivering mobile app engagement and monetization services across numerous platforms. AppMobi's cloud service are fee-based to developers. Those operations will also be based in Lancaster.

TechCrunch posted a copy of AppMobi's letter to its developers explaining the deal.



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