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nCipher readies itself for IPO
News The company, founded in 1996 by brothers Nicko and Alex van Someren, this year ranked tenth among Bain & Company's leading UK internet start-ups and won Alex the Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year award. [20 Sep 2000]
Symantec refocuses, Clickmango exits and firms seek talent
Comment The possible demise of the site, founded by Toby Rowland, son of industrialist Tiny Rowland, and fronted by actress Joanna Lumley, was announced on 31 July and received more publicity than the site launch in April this... [11 Sep 2000]
Charles Stanley signs online deal with Egg
News The online deal is founded on Charles Stanley's acclaimed Xest Internet sharedealing division, and according to reports in the Financial Times, could be launched as soon as January. Shares in Charles... [17 Nov 1999]
Cellnet buys DX Communications for £42m
News Glasgow-based DX, founded in 1991, employs 850 people and has 140 stores nationwide. However, DX's Dutch business, its financial services division and its phone hire and repair services will not be part... [07 Sep 1999]
Siemens splashes out on Redstone
News Founded in autumn 1997, Massachusetts-based Redstone specialises in IP routing technology. Financial details of the Redstone acquisition have not been disclosed. Siemens has acquired US Internet... [19 Mar 1999]
Informix scores biotech success
News Oxford Glyco Sciences, which was founded by Oxford University, would not disclose financial details of the deal. Informix has won its first contract in the biotechnology industry. Oxford Glyco Sciences... [03 Sep 1998]