Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Google takes another baby step into the mobile market

Google (GOOG) has bought Jaiku, a Finland-based mobile IM and presence company. The news just broke, where else, but on Jaiku. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The details of the deal are on the Jaiku blog, and the company has put up FAQ for current users. This is indeed good news for the small Jaiku team, and another piece of the Google Phone Puzzle. Activity streams and mobile presence are important areas where we believe Google can add a lot of value for users. Jaiku’s technology and talented team are a great addition to Google’s current application and mobile teams

At first glance, this is an excellent acquisition on the part of Google. It is obvious that Google is trying to enter the mobile and VoIP Space, I am just trying to figure out why. I can't wait to see what happens next, by that I mean, what company they will buy next.

1 comment:

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