Skinkers moves to strengthen its app building capability by purchasing Umee.

Skinkers Limited, well established Technical Agency and proven supplier of push communications and desktop alerts technology to some of the world’s biggest and best-known organisations and brands such as the BBC, American Airlines, UPS, Aviva, Virgin Atlantic and Microsoft, today announced the acquisition of Sprawl Technologies Limited, owners of Umee. Thus, instantly extending and enhancing Skinkers mobile development division with new capabilities, technology and sought after skills.

Umee (umee.tv) is a leading mobile development specialist who works with publishers and content owners, providing them with highly effective ways of reaching their audiences on mobile devices. Umee have delivered successful apps and sites for iPhone, iPad, Android and BlackBerry for clients such as New Media Age, Wallpaper Magazine, Annabel Karmel, the Daily Telegraph, NME Magazine, Brand Republic and Jaguar Cars.

“We are delighted to announce our acquisition of Umee today. They bring valuable mobile skills, experience and technology to the Skinkers team and its clients. Combined with Skinkers’ experience of building complex and highly integrated desktop applications such as BBC iPlayer Desktop, we can now offer our clients engaging and effective solutions across all platforms – web, social networks, desktop and mobile” says David Long, CEO Skinkers

All Umee’s staff will be retained and operations will be moved into Skinkers London HQ this month.

“The match between Umee and Skinkers is excellent; both companies have a history of innovation and technical excellence. Our skills and experience are highly complementary and I look forward to working with the Skinkers guys” commented Andrew Hawkins, CEO Umee.

About Skinkers
Skinkers is a Digital Agency that helps its clients plan, create, and manage innovative technical solutions across a broad range of digital media. With our award-winning, talented and highly experienced team based in central London, they provide an extraordinary understanding of all digital platforms to help bring your online strategy to life.

Skinkers technology is used by many of the world’s leading brands including the BBC, Aviva, Capital One, Zurich Insurance, NHS, Premier League & American Airlines.

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Rob Noble
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