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September 25, 2013 11:00 pm GMT

Automattic Acquires File-Sharing Service Cloudup To Build A Faster Media Library And Enable Co-Editing

automattic-logo-for-wireAutomattic, the parent company of WordPress.com, has acquired file-sharing serviceCloudup, whichlaunched in beta in June. The acquisition will help Automattic improve two features of WordPress.com in particular: the media library used for uploading visual content and post editing to give multiple users the ability to edit at one time.Cloudup is an offshoot of ed-tech company LearnBoost, which was founded in 2010, meaning it comprises the same team and existing investors. LearnBoost co-founder and CTO Guillermo Rauch said the classroom management service will continue to operate under Automattic, as well.

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