SimpleTuition, a provider of interactive tools that help students save on college-related expenses, has acquired ValoreBooks, an online textbook marketplace which offers discounts on new and used textbooks as well as rentals. SimpleTuition is headquartered in Boston, Mass, and is funded by Atlas Venture, Flybridge Capital Partners, and North Hill Ventures. PRESS RELEASE SimpleTuition, Inc., [...]

Interactions Corporation, provider of natural, conversational automated systems for customer care, has appointed David Parkinson has chief operating officer. Parkinson, who brings more than 25 years of executive experience, will be responsible for end-to-end client relationships, which includes professional services, sales, and client relations. Interactions Corporation is backed by Sigma Partners, North Hill Ventures, Cross Atlantic Capital Partners and Updata Partners.

Sigma Partners has led a $12 million round for Interactions Corp., a maker of automated voice and other interactive systems. North Hill Ventures, Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, and Updata Partners also contributed to the round, which is aimed at expanding the company’s technology and customer base. Interactions is based in Boston.