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 Motricity withdraws plans for $192M stock offering

Billionaire Carl Icahn, the largest shareholder in the mobile data services provider, doesn't want to sell shares.

 ‘Mad Money’ proclaims Motricity a ‘fantastic story,’ backs its stock

Jim Cramer calls the former Durham-based company’s stock a “great speculative buy, buy, buy.”

 Motricity raises $50M after selling fewer shares than planned

The former Durham-based company reportedly sold some 5 million shares at $10 each after hoping to sell 6.75 million at a higher price, according to media reports.

 Motricity looks to raise $250 million through IPO

Provider of services to wireless communications providers, which abandoned Durham for Washington state, wants to trade its shares on Nasdaq.

 IPO rewards: Motricity CEO gets a $75,000 raise in new contract

As the mobile phone services company launches an IPO bid, the venture-backed firm discloses a new deal with Ryan Wuerch. In addition to $450,000 a year salary, he also will continue to receive a 20 percent cost of living allowance plus 5 million shares of stock.

 Motricity reportedly loses ‘flagship account’ AT&T

Decision would be ‘a huge blow’ to venture-backed company that bolted Durham for West Coast, web site says. Motricity marketing exec who once worked at AT&T won’t confirm deal, says ‘we continue to be friends.’

 What’s up with ‘cloud computing?’ The promise is real, but the hype is extreme, too

Analysis: If everyone continues throwing ‘cloud’ terminology around, it will be perceived as meaning anything to everyone, which means it’ll end up meaning nothing at all. Vendors owe their customers and prospects messaging that’s long on honest portrayal, and short on hype.

 'The sun will rise again,' VC firm Wakefield still in action, general partner says

Contrary to rumors and speculation about a possible demise, Wakefield Group is open for business, Steve Nelson stresses. ‘Doing great, especially all things considered,’ he says. Wakefield recently made an exit from one investment, remains active in others.

 ‘The sun will rise again’ – VC firm Wakefield still in action, general partner says

Contrary to rumors and speculation about a possible demise, Wakefield Partners is open for business, Steve Nelson stresses. ‘Doing great, especially all things considered,’ he says. Wakefield recently made an exit from one investment, remains active in others.

Steve Nelson, right, and fellow VC Mike Elliott

 PocketGear names former Motricity exec to lead business development

Tim Horan, one of the earliest hires at Motricity, is teaming up again with Jud Bowman at Bowman’s latest venture PocketGear.

 PocketGear names former Motricity exec to lead business development

 Motricity names former AT&T exec as chief strategy, marketing officer

 What’s up with ‘cloud computing?’ The promise is real, but the hype is extreme, too

Analysis: If everyone continues throwing ‘cloud’ terminology around, it will be perceived as meaning everything to everyone, which means it’ll end up meaning nothing at all. Vendors owe their customers and prospects messaging that’s long on honest portrayal and short on hype.

 Facebook co-founder returns to Carolina roots for CED conference

Chris Hughes, a native of Hickory, helped turn Facebook into a 200-million member success. He is keynote for Venture 2009 conference.

 PocketGear adds Windows Mobile to make a big splash at Mobile World

'Apps Store' is the third launch since November for Jud Bowman's Durham-based startup.

 Motricity exceeds $100 million revenue in 2008

Former N.C. company Motricity announced Monday that the company achieved more than $100 million in revenue in 2008 along with reaching other company benchmarks.

 Former Motricity exec is new marketing vice president at Hosted Solutions

 Mobile applications startup PocketGear adds Palm to 'apps store' lineup

While Apple turns the mobile world upside down with its apps story, Durham-based company is countering with the Palm store. It's his second, the first being the Android store that launched last month.

 Jud Bowman’s PocketGear off to smokin’ fast start

Smartphone application firm launches site for Android apps, is already profitable and is looking to hire additional personnel. Bowman acquired PocketGear business from Motricity in June.

 PocketGear – formerly part of Motricity – off to smoking fast start

Smartphone application firm launches site for Android apps, is already profitable and is looking to hire additional personnel. Triangle entrepreneur Jud Bowman acquired PocketGear business from Motricity in June.