The NPD Group has announced that it has acquired In-Stat. Focused on mobile phones, connected devices, and digital entertainment, In-Stat will operate in conjunction with NPD’s DisplaySearch and giving the NPD a boost to their digital research team that also includes Solarbuzz, and Connected Intelligence.

“With the acquisition of In-Stat, NPD is offering unique information on the intersection of hardware, content, and distribution,” noted Tim Bush, General Manager of The NPD Group’s Technology Analyst Business. “In-Stat’s world-class team of analysts brings deep industry knowledge that will enable us to help our clients understand and identify business opportunities.”

“We look forward to joining The NPD Group s growing Technology Analyst Business,” added Mark Kirstein, who will continue to serve as In-Stat’s President. “This change will help us to better support the needs of our clients and significantly extend our services globally.”

NPD monthly sales results were recently criticized for their lack of digital stats, something the company promised to rectify.