On May 4, 2006, Alcatel's Genesys acquired all of the outstanding shares of VoiceGenie Technologies Inc. VoiceGenie Technologies Inc. is a leader in voice self-service solutions, with a software platform based on Voice XML, an open standard used for developing self-service applications by both enterprises and carriers. The combination of both companies will make Alcatel's Genesys and its subsidiaries the undisputed leader in a fast-developing market that is expected to double in the next three years, with nearly one-fourth of the market. The value of the deal is confidential.
Alcatel was represented by Stikeman Elliott LLP, with a team that included Simon Romano, Lorna Cuthbert, Jill Lankin and Debbie Salzberger and by in-house counsel Thierry Duguay in Paris and Michael Stewart in Ottawa.
VoiceGenie Technologies Inc. was represented by Lang Michener LLP, with a team that included Howard Drabinsky, Jeff Simpson, Daniel Rowntree and Patrick Westaway.
Alcatel was represented by Stikeman Elliott LLP, with a team that included Simon Romano, Lorna Cuthbert, Jill Lankin and Debbie Salzberger and by in-house counsel Thierry Duguay in Paris and Michael Stewart in Ottawa.
VoiceGenie Technologies Inc. was represented by Lang Michener LLP, with a team that included Howard Drabinsky, Jeff Simpson, Daniel Rowntree and Patrick Westaway.
Lawyer(s)
Simon A. Romano
Lorna A. Cuthbert
Jill Lankin
Patrick A. Westaway
Howard Drabinsky
Jeffrey B. Simpson
Daniel Rowntree
Deborah Salzberger