Cisco Acquires Software Startup MindMeld For $125 Million

MindMeld, a voice-oriented software company, announced it was acquired by Cisco for $125 million.

MindMeld positions itself as the first cloud-based service that enables companies to build intelligent voice interfaces for any application or device. More than 1600 companies use the service to power next-generation voice-driven experiences that enable users quickly to find and navigate information in a range of applications.