Kordia sells Orcon to private investors
Kordia has sold Orcon to a group of private investors led by Vivid Networks director Warren Hurst.
Stories by Sarah Putt
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Orcon on the block
Update: 1pm
The company Vivid Networks is being mentioned in the industry as the possible buyer of Orcon. Computerworld spoke to Vivid Networks director Warren Hurst, who appeared reluctant to discuss the sale.
He says Vivid Networks is not involved in the sale, but he didn’t deny that an entity that he has involvement with is.