Nokia acquires Palo Alto-based mobile PC access firm Avvenu.

"Nokia... said that it will acquire Palo Alto-based Avvenu, developer of a service that offers mobile access to personal files stored on a PC, including iTunes music libraries. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2004, Avvenu lets users search, access and share PC files remotely, even when the PC is not on or connected to the Internet. Nokia said that the acquisition will extend its mobile services for businesses beyond email."