The website Qualcomm and PTC report about the deal on transfer of Vuforia platform from the first to the second company. PTC specializes in the segment of "Internet of Things" and Vuforia toolkit allows developers to build applications, "Augmented Reality" for devices based on processors Qualcomm. The seller points out that does not put an end to their own developments in the field of "machine vision". Obviously, the company simply does not see prospects in the segment of devices "augmented reality." The transaction will be completed before the end of 2015 calendar year.
Under the agreement, PTC will pay Qualcomm $ 65 million. Vuforia used by developers in more than 130 countries, on the platform created more than 20 thousand applications, and the cumulative number of installed applications has reached 200 mln. Pieces. PTC intends to create tools using Vuforia applications "videosufl?rov" based on "smart" glasses. Technicians, for example, can get clues about the sequence of operations for maintenance or engineering work in the maquiladora industries. PTC intends to maintain an international team of developers Vuforia in full.
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