The big question is why is Google doing this? Media reports and analysis of the potential deal has been all over the map. Much speculation has centered on the real value being in the large Motorola patent portfolio, to help defend Android against lawsuits. There has been other commentary which points to the possibility of […]
Should Microsoft Break Up?
Once again there have been discussions in the press about breaking up Microsoft. Years ago it was the government pressing the issue because of Microsoft’s perceived monopolistic hold on a number of software markets. Now it’s being driven by shareholders, unhappy with the stock’s unimpressive performance over the last decade. MS management is not fond […]
Will Microsoft’s BING Finally Bring Success in the Search Engine Market?
Microsoft’s new search service is called BING, and takes a contrarian approach to the simple Google Interface. The BING interface is kind of a cross between Google and the Yahoo Directory, with a bit of Expedia, MapQuest, Shopping.com, UTube and Flicker thrown in for good measure. Never accuse Microsoft of being modest in their ambitions–this […]
Google Chrome–a Strategic Platform or just another Browser?
Google’s new Chrome Browser came out a few weeks ago to quite a bit of attention. It’s big news 1) because it’s from Google and 2) it brings back memories of the “browser wars”, and seems like it could potentially signal the next big battleground in the intense rivalry between Google and Microsoft. I’ve downloaded […]
Competing with Entrenched Software & Hardware Industry Giants
Competing with Tech industry giants can be HARD. This of course happens constantly in the software and hardware business. It’s all part of the cycle of innovation and hardware and software competition that makes our business so dynamic. One of the more high-profile competitions that is happening now is in the Artificial Intelligence market. Many […]
