To position itself in this new big data measurement marketplace Millennial just acquired San Francisco startup mobile advertiser Metaresolver in an all-cash deal.

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By adding Obvius to its list of offerings, Leviton is staking out its position as single-source provider of measurement and verification solutions in the field of lighting and energy management solutions, which include smart metering, energy data information, load management and LEED rating achievement.

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They want to be put in a position to succeed, and they're open to having their performance measured, as long as the measurement system is fair.

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