Taqua (acq. by Tekelec)

Investment Year: 1998
Exit: 2004
Sector: Mobile/Communications
Geography: North America - East
Website: www.taqua.com

Developed and marketed "Open Compact Exchange," a platform that allowed telecommunications carriers to offer enhanced services.

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