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TransUnion Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Mobile Division of RealNetworks to Enhance Voice and Messaging Solutions
Acquisition strengthens TransUnion’s communications solutions portfolio and expands fraud prevention capabilitiesCHICAGO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the mobile division of RealNetworks, a strategic move designed to make mobile communications safer and more reliable for businesses and consumers. This acquisition is expected to augment TransUnion’s capabilities with advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning techn
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