Genesys to acquire Interactive Intelligence for USD 1.4 bln

(Telecompaper) Genesys has agreed to acquire the rival call centre platform developer Interactive Intelligence Group for USD 1.4 billion. Interactive Intelligence shareholders will receive USD 60.50 per share in cash, representing a premium of 36 percent on the share price on 28 July, the day prior to media reports that Interactive Intelligence was considering strategic alternatives. Genesys the two offer complementary product portfolios, and the combined group will be able to deliver customer s