I was only suggesting this because if they are not going to be using the VM long-term then what is the point of branding the Smallworld ops to VM only to brand it to UPC or Ziggo a few years after that?
The Virgin brand may be a strong name, but they don't own it, so it is really worth spending money to use a name when you could introduce your own name over time...
They won't be changing the name though, they will just integrate. Similar to O2 Broadband Customers now being Sky customers. They didn't rebrand O2, they just merged them into Sky.
The Virgin brand may be a strong name, but they don't own it, so it is really worth spending money to use a name when you could introduce your own name over time...
When Virgin Radio was sold a couple of years ago the new owners decided not to continue licencing the Virgin name due to the cost and restrictions involved (for example, the station logo couldn't feature on compilation albums they released).
But Liberty Global still have a few years to make a decision before the 2017 break clause comes along.
When Virgin Radio was sold a couple of years ago the new owners decided not to continue licencing the Virgin name due to the cost and restrictions involved (for example, the station logo couldn't feature on compilation albums they released).
But Liberty Global still have a few years to make a decision before the 2017 break clause comes along.
Well they better make up their mind, I still don't get why they have chosen Ziggo over UPC in the Neatherlands...
I'm sure he has but I've not heard read anything. Smallworld also owns this software company, I don't know if David's retaining ownership of it as I can't see it fitting into Liberty Global.http://www.motivetechnology.com/Our-Work
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Motive (www.motive.co.uk) is not part of the deal nor is hosting (www.lowcosthosting.co.uk), and that's what I'm busy with at the moment, along with a number of the Smallworld team who have moved across.
David Durnford? Good question. He'll obviously be a few quid better off! I suspect he may set up another business but he may not even know himself what he'll do yet. In situations like these, the owner normally sticks around long enough to help with the integration and answer any questions that only he knows the answer to before finally severing ties.
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Busy with motive.co.uk, which was not part of the deal. And working on buying some more businesses etc. But will continue to watch the forums.
Missus is getting a new red car, so she's happy. And no more being woken up at 3am due to a broadband outage somewhere:)
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They won't be changing the name though, they will just integrate. Similar to O2 Broadband Customers now being Sky customers. They didn't rebrand O2, they just merged them into Sky.
When Virgin Radio was sold a couple of years ago the new owners decided not to continue licencing the Virgin name due to the cost and restrictions involved (for example, the station logo couldn't feature on compilation albums they released).
But Liberty Global still have a few years to make a decision before the 2017 break clause comes along.
Well they better make up their mind, I still don't get why they have chosen Ziggo over UPC in the Neatherlands...
Well based on their actions in the Neatherlands, it might be Ziggo...
Agreed ;-)
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Motive (www.motive.co.uk) is not part of the deal nor is hosting (www.lowcosthosting.co.uk), and that's what I'm busy with at the moment, along with a number of the Smallworld team who have moved across.
Thanks
Dave Durnford
ex-Owner Smallworld Fibre
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Busy with motive.co.uk, which was not part of the deal. And working on buying some more businesses etc. But will continue to watch the forums.
Missus is getting a new red car, so she's happy. And no more being woken up at 3am due to a broadband outage somewhere:)
Thanks
Dave
ex-Owner, Smallworld Fibre
Thanks. Sadly its not a sports car - far too sensible!
Dave
Was the offer from VM too good to say to or....?