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Ovum Acquires RHK Research.


BOSTON -- Ovum, the global analyst and consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee
consulting firm

business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a
, announces the acquisition of RHK RHK Ratahallintokeskus (Finnish: Finnish Rail Administration)
RHK Ryan Hankin Kent (RHK, Inc. marketing consulting firm)
RHK Rigshospitalets Kollegium (Copenhagen, Denmark dorm) 
 Research from Ryan Hankin Kent. This acquisition is a continuation of Ovum's global growth strategy.

The acquisition of RHK Research enables the newly formed Ovum-RHK to provide its clients with a unique end-to-end view of the telecoms market. Ovum's focus on telecoms services markets and the service providers is now complemented by RHK's expertise about telecoms equipment and components markets and the telecoms vendors.

Service providers make up the majority of Ovum's telecoms customers. This extensive involvement with service providers will bring RHK's vendor clients a deeper understanding of service providers' strategies, needs and intentions.

Ovum will also use its expertise of the wireless market and its close relationships with mobile operators to develop new RHK advisory services advisory services

advisory services provided to the public, in their capacity as owners and managers of animals, are an important part of veterinary science. They may be provided by government bureaux, by commercial companies who deal in pharmaceuticals or animals or animal
 focused on wireless equipment markets.

Ovum's capabilities in Europe and South East Asia East Asia

A region of Asia coextensive with the Far East.



East Asian adj. & n.
 will complement RHK's strong presence in the North American North American

named after North America.


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see North American blastomycosis.

North American cattle tick
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 and Japanese markets, providing global customers with a broader geographical expertise and with more comprehensive worldwide support.

Chris Dines, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Ovum, further explains the reason behind the move to acquire RHK Research:

"We are delighted to announce Ovum's acquisition of RHK Research. There is an excellent fit between Ovum and RHK in terms of brand qualities, expertise, customer base and company values. RHK analysts will work with their Ovum colleagues to strengthen our offerings and our services for our clients, across a broader range of areas. We are excited about the possibilities that this merger creates," he says.

John Soden, CEO of Ryan Hankin Kent, offers his perspective:

"Ovum is an ideal partner for RHK's Research business. Ovum provides both greater scale as well as wider breadth of geographic and topic coverage and expertise to the traditionally strong RHK analyst team. All of the senior RHK analysts are joining Ovum so high quality service continuity is assured for clients. All existing RHK Research contracts will be honored hon·or  
n.
1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.

2.
a. Good name; reputation.

b.
 by Ovum. The consulting part of Ryan Hankin Kent's business is not being acquired by Ovum but will continue to operate as 10th Street Advisors," he says.

Clients of Ovum and RHK will benefit from this acquisition in terms of a greater choice of information, advice and deliverables.
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