In the cloud, needle network, homes sale.

Mobile technology company Synchronoss Technologies Inc., of Bridgewater, on Thursday announced it has acquired cloud services provider NewBay, a subsidiary of Research in Motion Limited, in a $55.5 million cash transaction.

Bedminster-based biopharma firm NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. on Thursday announced the creation of a clinical services network for its Gattex injectable therapy.

UMH Properties Inc., of Freehold, announced Thursday it will acquire 10 manufactured home communities across Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan in a $67.5 million deal.