France-based WinMedia Group is acquiring OMT Technologies in Canada and will also merge its North American operations. OMT sells under the iMediaTouch brand name, which will remain in use. OMT President/CEO Bill Baines plans to stay on through the transition process, when he’ll step down. The company doesn’t anticipate staff reductions.
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