In accordance with this strategy, Doro has, in addition to the recently announced
acquisition of Prylos SAS, also acquired the French-based company Birdy Technology
SAS, which operates within the area of tele-assistance. This strengthens Doro’s
involvement with the upcoming mHealth services, extending the company’s
opportunities for continued growth. The acquisition is being implemented by
Doro and wholly-owned subsidiary Doro SAS.
Birdy Technology develops a fixed GSM gateway which, via the
mobile network connects various sensors (fall sensors, wrist alarms, smoke detectors,
etc.) to a call center when the sensors are triggered. In this way, seniors’
everyday lives are made safer and more comfortable, while relatives are granted
peace of mind.
Xavier Corbin, the CEO and founder of Birdy Technology SAS, has 20 years of
experience in the tele-assistance market. He will remain within the Doro group
for at least three years and will be in charge of developing the Group’s
tele-assistance business on a global basis.
Birdy Technology’s customers include both private and
public home-tele-assistance companies in France. The company is expected to
generate sales of approximately EUR 1.2 million in 2011.
“The acquisition of Birdy Technology represents an opportunity for Doro
to strengthen its offer in tele-assistance, forming a solid platform from which
to add mHealth services at a later stage. Xavier Corbin’s expertise in
the field of tele-assistance will help us develop our position in this market.”
says Doro’s CEO Jérôme Arnaud. “We perceive growth
and cost synergies with Birdy with whom we have much in common in terms of technologies
and potential customers,” he continues.
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