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Cellebrite Invests in CommuniTakeApr 18, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Cellebrite, a provider of retail mobile content transfer, backup and restore solutions, has made a $3,000,000 investment in CommuniTake, an Israeli technology company specializing in providing remote access to mobile devices. According to release, as part of the strategic investment, Cellebrite will hold two newly created seats on the CommuniTake Board of Directors. The company stated that the deal enables Cellebrite to offer multi-channel diagnostics for smartphones which will include CommuniTake's remote control, diagnostics and support technology for use by call center agents. These diagnostic capabilities allow wireless retailers to address smartphone problems immediately through the remote takeover of devices by an agent. The CommuniTake technology is an integral part of Cellebrite's Multi-Channel Diagnostics solution. In announcing the deal, Yossi Carmil, Co-CEO of Cellebrite, said: "Cellebrite has demonstrated a proven track record in delivering products that improve wireless operator revenue, margins, and customer satisfaction in the store. With the investment in CommuniTake, we are expanding the impact of our solutions portfolio beyond the store into the broader retail environment, addressing a multi-billion dollar business opportunity in the process." Ronen Sasson, CEO of CommuniTake added: "We welcome Cellebrite as a strategic investor and believe that having access to Cellebrite's resources, mobile expertise, brand and global market presence will position CommuniTake for success in the years to come." Cellebrite is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sun Corp., a Japanese company. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |