Mynd.ai Enters into Agreement to Acquire Award-Winning AI Voice and Remote-Control Technology
Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire award-winning AI voice and remote-control technology. The technology enables voice and remote control of PCs and Macs through a simple setup of a remote control, USB receiver, and browser extension.
The acquisition will enhance Mynd's Promethean ActivSuite® and Explain Everything® Platforms, specifically targeting the education sector by allowing teachers greater classroom mobility and workflow automation. The company expects to close the transaction during the third quarter, subject to certain conditions.
Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per acquisire una tecnologia premiata per il controllo vocale e remoto. La soluzione consente di controllare PC e Mac tramite voce e telecomando con una semplice installazione composta da un telecomando, un ricevitore USB e un'estensione per browser.
L'acquisizione potenzierà le piattaforme Promethean ActivSuite® e Explain Everything® di Mynd, concentrandosi sul settore educativo per offrire agli insegnanti maggiore mobilità in aula e automazione dei flussi di lavoro. L'azienda prevede di concludere l'operazione nel terzo trimestre, salvo il soddisfacimento di determinate condizioni.
Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND) ha anunciado un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir una tecnología galardonada de control por voz y remoto. La tecnología permite controlar PCs y Macs por voz y mediante un mando con una configuración sencilla formada por un mando a distancia, un receptor USB y una extensión de navegador.
La adquisición reforzará las plataformas Promethean ActivSuite® y Explain Everything® de Mynd, con un enfoque en el sector educativo para ofrecer a los docentes mayor movilidad en el aula y automatización de flujos de trabajo. La compañía espera cerrar la transacción durante el tercer trimestre, sujeto al cumplimiento de ciertas condiciones.
Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND)가 음성 및 원격 제어 분야의 수상 경력 기술을 인수하는 최종 계약을 발표했습니다. 해당 기술은 리모컨, USB 수신기, 브라우저 확장 프로그램의 간단한 설치로 PC와 Mac을 음성 및 원격으로 제어할 수 있게 합니다.
이번 인수는 Mynd의 Promethean ActivSuite® 및 Explain Everything® 플랫폼을 강화해 교육 분야를 특히 겨냥하며, 교사들에게 교실 내 이동성 확대와 워크플로 자동화를 제공할 예정입니다. 회사는 특정 조건이 충족되면 3분기 중 거래를 마무리할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND) a annoncé un accord définitif pour acquérir une technologie primée de commande vocale et à distance. Cette solution permet de contrôler des PC et Mac par la voix et une télécommande via une installation simple composée d'une télécommande, d'un récepteur USB et d'une extension de navigateur.
L'acquisition renforcera les plateformes Promethean ActivSuite® et Explain Everything® de Mynd, en ciblant particulièrement le secteur de l'éducation pour offrir aux enseignants une plus grande mobilité en classe et une automatisation des flux de travail. La société prévoit de finaliser la transaction au cours du troisième trimestre, sous réserve de certaines conditions.
Mynd.ai (NYSE American: MYND) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zur Übernahme einer preisgekrönten Sprach- und Fernsteuerungstechnologie bekanntgegeben. Die Technologie ermöglicht die sprach- und fernbedienungsbasierte Steuerung von PCs und Macs durch eine einfache Einrichtung mit Fernbedienung, USB-Empfänger und Browser-Erweiterung.
Die Übernahme wird Mynds Promethean ActivSuite®- und Explain Everything®-Plattformen stärken und speziell den Bildungsbereich ansprechen, indem Lehrkräften mehr Mobilität im Klassenzimmer und Automatisierung von Arbeitsabläufen geboten wird. Das Unternehmen erwartet, die Transaktion im dritten Quartal abzuschließen, vorbehaltlich bestimmter Bedingungen.
- Strategic acquisition of AI voice and remote-control technology enhances existing product portfolio
- Technology integration will improve classroom mobility and teaching efficiency
- Expands capabilities of Promethean ActivSuite® and Explain Everything® Platforms
- Strengthens company's intellectual property portfolio with patents and trademarks
- Transaction closing is subject to certain undisclosed conditions
- Financial terms and acquisition cost not disclosed
- Integration and implementation timeline not specified
Insights
Mynd.ai's acquisition of AI voice and remote-control technology strengthens their educational product portfolio with classroom flexibility enhancements.
This strategic acquisition represents a meaningful extension of Mynd.ai's educational technology ecosystem. The acquired technology solves a fundamental classroom constraint by untethering teachers from fixed positions, enabling them to move freely while maintaining control of digital resources. This directly addresses a pain point in modern classrooms where educators are often constrained by technology rather than empowered by it.
The technology integration has clear synergistic potential with Mynd's existing Promethean ActivSuite and Explain Everything platforms. By combining AI voice capabilities with their current offerings, Mynd can create a more comprehensive solution that streamlines instructional workflows. This positions them to compete more effectively against comprehensive educational technology providers.
From a market positioning perspective, this acquisition allows Mynd to differentiate their offering in the crowded EdTech space by addressing teacher mobility and classroom flexibility - increasingly important factors as schools redesign learning spaces for more collaborative and dynamic instruction. The technology's minimal hardware requirements (remote control, USB receiver, browser extension) also suggest a deployment model that could scale efficiently across educational institutions without significant additional infrastructure costs.
The timing of the acquisition, expected to close in Q3, aligns with typical educational purchasing cycles, potentially positioning Mynd to incorporate the technology into sales discussions for the upcoming academic year.
"We are thrilled to have reached an agreement to acquire this exciting technology" stated Arthur Giterman, Mynd's Chief Executive Officer. "By untethering teachers from the front of the classroom, facilitating the automation of instructional workflows and generating content from educational resources, this technology is a perfect complement to Mynd's existing product portfolio, all of which is designed to deliver freedom of choice, simplicity and adaptability."
"Acquiring this technology will afford Mynd with an incredible opportunity to further incorporate AI into our Promethean ActivSuite® and Explain Everything® Platforms allowing customers to save time, gain insight, and seamlessly interact with content," stated Lance Solomon, Mynd's Chief Product Officer.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. The Company plans to close the transaction during the third quarter.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements reflect Mynd's current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "will," "could," "would," "should," "may," "plan," "estimate," "intend," "predict," "potential," "continue," "optimistic," and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Mynd's Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Mynd's periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Mynd's filings with the SEC. While forward-looking statements reflect Mynd's good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Mynd disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law.
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