Yandex acquires mobile software developer SPB Software

Yandex acquired SPB Software, a developer of mobile software with offices in Russia, Taiwan and Thailand. SPB offers a full suite of mobile products, including a mobile user interface engine for smartphones and tablets. With this acquisition, Yandex will start offering a key component for mobile platforms, namely a user interface configured to integrate the company's key services. This move boosts Yandex's opportunities to partner with the players in the mobile eco-system. SPB Shell 3D, developed by SPB Software, will be enhanced to integrate Yandex's cloud services and technologies. In addition, users will have easy access to the company's services, including its search capabilities featured on a wide variety of mobile devices.