TransUnion Completes RealNetworks Mobile Unit Acquisition

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has completed its previously announced acquisition of the mobile division of RealNetworks. The deal is expected to augment TransUnion’s communications solutions capabilities using telecom technology designed to reduce fraud and improve customer engagement.

TransUnion’s messaging and analytics expansion is tied to AI-enabled analysis of real-time text, multimedia messages, and phone calls. The company also highlighted that its Trusted Call Solutions improve outbound calling by increasing contact rates, enriching customer experience context, blocking fraudulent calls, and confirming call authentication. RealNetworks’ mobile team members have joined TransUnion following closing.