Comments on: Google Buys Jaiku http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/ The Business of Technology Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:53:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Complete List of 2007 Web / Technology Acquisitions » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-879381 Complete List of 2007 Web / Technology Acquisitions » The StartUp Blog at PartnerUp Wed, 21 May 2008 15:47:07 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-879381 [...] allows you to keep in touch with friends via the web or sms. Official Blog Post | TechCrunch |  GigaOm | Mashable | [...] [...] allows you to keep in touch with friends via the web or sms. Official Blog Post | TechCrunch |  GigaOm | Mashable | [...]

]]> By: Google in 2007 | GigaOM « CTOWatch http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-796761 Google in 2007 | GigaOM « CTOWatch Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:05:50 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-796761 <p>[...] October 2007: Buys Jaiku [...]</p> [...] October 2007: Buys Jaiku [...]

]]> By: Location, Location, Location: Deal Volume Proxy for Interest in Location-Based Services « GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-625119 Location, Location, Location: Deal Volume Proxy for Interest in Location-Based Services « GigaOM Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:26:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-625119 <p>[...] the recent mega-billion-dollar acquisitions made by Nokia (NOK) and Tom Tom. In other deals, Google (GOOG) bought Jaiku and last week, Platial acquired Frappr. All of this activity indicates that “location” [...]</p> [...] the recent mega-billion-dollar acquisitions made by Nokia (NOK) and Tom Tom. In other deals, Google (GOOG) bought Jaiku and last week, Platial acquired Frappr. All of this activity indicates that “location” [...]

]]> By: The Two Paths of Voice 2.0 at Call the Cloud http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-610886 The Two Paths of Voice 2.0 at Call the Cloud Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:04:34 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-610886 <p>[...] excellent product, you can grow without carrier involvement at all and reach a nice exit. (Google bought them earlier this week.) But counting on an early buy-out isn’t a solid strategy. Stan Reiss, [...]</p> [...] excellent product, you can grow without carrier involvement at all and reach a nice exit. (Google bought them earlier this week.) But counting on an early buy-out isn’t a solid strategy. Stan Reiss, [...]

]]> By: Karl http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-609429 Karl Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:39:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-609429 <p>Critically however GOOG have yet to make investments in mobile enabled technologies. Having Presence and VoIP is one thing, however making presence and VoIP work across mobile networks, even the much vaunted UMTS, is a SERIOUSLY challenging thing to do because of network characteristics. It represents GOOG's last mile possibly ?</p> Critically however GOOG have yet to make investments in mobile enabled technologies. Having Presence and VoIP is one thing, however making presence and VoIP work across mobile networks, even the much vaunted UMTS, is a SERIOUSLY challenging thing to do because of network characteristics. It represents GOOG’s last mile possibly ?

]]> By: Dan’s Blog (2.0) » Mobile 2.0 - T Minus 3 Days http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-608793 Dan’s Blog (2.0) » Mobile 2.0 - T Minus 3 Days Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:23:10 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-608793 <p>[...] for example. Five guys in Finland create a Twitter clone and the world shrugs. The Google folks who bought them understand that the value Jaiku brought was in the sophisticated way they weaved together the [...]</p> [...] for example. Five guys in Finland create a Twitter clone and the world shrugs. The Google folks who bought them understand that the value Jaiku brought was in the sophisticated way they weaved together the [...]

]]> By: vincent http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-607320 vincent Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:38:30 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-607320 <p>you can watch an interview of Jyri Engelstrom here http://uk.intruders.tv/Essential-Web-07-Interview-with-Jaiku-co-founder-Jyri-Engestrom_a98.html</p> you can watch an interview of Jyri Engelstrom here (link)

]]> By: Phil Barrett http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-606123 Phil Barrett Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:14:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-606123 <p>Good article & insight in the comments. Google is indeed gearing up to be everywhere mobile and this is one piece of the puzzle. I've just blogged about this (http://www.burningthebacon.com) - but my theory is that they are arming up with acquisitions to keep pace with Nokia - the only other company moving as fast as Google in this space right now</p> Good article & insight in the comments. Google is indeed gearing up to be everywhere mobile and this is one piece of the puzzle. I’ve just blogged about this (http://www.burningthebacon.com) - but my theory is that they are arming up with acquisitions to keep pace with Nokia - the only other company moving as fast as Google in this space right now

]]> By: Jaiku - Pownce - Twittr « Convivial http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605980 Jaiku - Pownce - Twittr « Convivial Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:20:56 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605980 <p>[...] October 10th, 2007 · No Comments Who uses these services? Am I just an old man and missing out on the fun? Obviously someone thinks this is worth something. [...]</p> [...] October 10th, 2007 · No Comments Who uses these services? Am I just an old man and missing out on the fun? Obviously someone thinks this is worth something. [...]

]]> By: Chuka Eze http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605642 Chuka Eze Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:42:54 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605642 <p>Thats great to hear. Probably what Google wished dodgeball.com would had become. Congrats to the jaiku guys!</p> Thats great to hear. Probably what Google wished dodgeball.com would had become. Congrats to the jaiku guys!

]]> By: MySpace Addons http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605439 MySpace Addons Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:04:26 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605439 <p>Has anyone been on orkut...? Its a freakin' joke to say the least. Google needs to do SOMETHING to even get near competition.</p> Has anyone been on orkut…? Its a freakin’ joke to say the least. Google needs to do SOMETHING to even get near competition.

]]> By: sketching http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605408 sketching Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:34:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605408 <p>Wow. Google has acquired another web service?</p> Wow. Google has acquired another web service?

]]> By: visible.mobi http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605195 visible.mobi Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:33:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605195 <p>Lately, Google has been very aggressive about acquisitions in mobile space. Could be because of focus on Asia, India and China which are the fastest growing mobile markets.</p> Lately, Google has been very aggressive about acquisitions in mobile space. Could be because of focus on Asia, India and China which are the fastest growing mobile markets.

]]> By: Google Acquires Jaiku « Tech News Views Reviews http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605188 Google Acquires Jaiku « Tech News Views Reviews Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:22:03 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605188 <p>[...] At first glance, this is an excellent acquisition on the part of Google. Source [...]</p> [...] At first glance, this is an excellent acquisition on the part of Google. Source [...]

]]> By: Alexis Brion http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605159 Alexis Brion Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:37:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-605159 <p>From my point of view Google has made another good move as Jaiku seems to have a much more clear interface and, maybe, better chances to win European hearts. I would really like to test it! I wrote an article about Jaiku design: http://www.designvsart.com/blog/?p=58</p> From my point of view Google has made another good move as Jaiku seems to have a much more clear interface and, maybe, better chances to win European hearts. I would really like to test it! I wrote an article about Jaiku design: (link)

]]> By: Alexander van Elsas http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-604887 Alexander van Elsas Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:05:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/09/google-buys-jaiku/#comment-604887 <p>Lets see: 1. Google's Orkut gets loads of traffic 2. With Jaiku they add prescence, mobile and mobile RSS into their social networks 3. Google has a unique RSS position with Google reader, Feedburner and now mobile RSS (Jaiku) 4. Google will attack Microsoft mobile with their G Phone platform 5. Google is building up strength in Asia, the fastest grouwing market for both Internet and (payed) mobile services 6. Google is rumored to work on a Google PC (according to Engadget) 7.Google has a firm grip on video, maps, well, essentially all kinds of data 8. Google can integrate Orkut, Gmail, RSS, Jaiku, provide open API's and deliver a much more open social networking service than Facebook ever will be able to 9. oh yeah, did I mention that they are pretty good at search and advertisement?</p> <p>So lets face it. Google is going to hit Microsoft really hard with a new social operating system called "Google Everywhere". http://vanelsas.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/facebook-will-be-no-match-for-google/</p> Lets see:
1. Google’s Orkut gets loads of traffic
2. With Jaiku they add prescence, mobile and mobile RSS into their social networks
3. Google has a unique RSS position with Google reader, Feedburner and now mobile RSS (Jaiku)
4. Google will attack Microsoft mobile with their G Phone platform
5. Google is building up strength in Asia, the fastest grouwing market for both Internet and (payed) mobile services
6. Google is rumored to work on a Google PC (according to Engadget)
7.Google has a firm grip on video, maps, well, essentially all kinds of data
8. Google can integrate Orkut, Gmail, RSS, Jaiku, provide open API’s and deliver a much more open social networking service than Facebook ever will be able to
9. oh yeah, did I mention that they are pretty good at search and advertisement?

So lets face it. Google is going to hit Microsoft really hard with a new social operating system called “Google Everywhere”.
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