Nokia to acquire German mobile software firm

Can the acquisition strengthen Nokia Maps?

Nokia has announced the acquisition of mobile software development firm bit-side. The terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

The Berlin-based privately-owned company develops software and games for mobile phones. In addition to 3D game Marble Revolution, mobile multiplayer game Mapan, and spline-based game Organix, bit-side’s product portfolio includes Mobile Dashboard technology and imaging application PanoMan.

Thom Brenner, managing director and partner at bit-side, said: Joining Nokia, the world leader in mobility, is an exciting opportunity for us. Our small team has brought many innovative mobile products to life and being part of Nokia will be like a catalyst to this.  We share Nokia's visions, on social and location related services and the future of their enabling technologies.

With the acquisition, Nokia expects to strengthen its mobile development for Nokia Maps. bit-side will be integrated to Nokia's Services unit.

Michael Halbherr, vice president and head of social location at Nokia, said: Acquiring bit-side enables Nokia to offer consumers the world-leading mobile location applications, such as Maps, along with routing and navigation at an accelerated speed. Nokia has been working with bit-side since 2007, and bit-side has become a strategic development partner to Nokia.

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