To any student of business policy, the unfolding drama between Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo is a case study in advanced market strategy and competition in a free, capitalistic society. The deep pockets of Microsoft and Google are competing for increased search engine traffic and associated advertising market share. Yahoo is searching for growth and cash to invest in development of its search engine. Read the rest of this entry »
An Onsite Computer Service client in New Orleans recently inquired about ‘cloud computing’ and its potential effect on the present software, hardware, and service model followed by most businesses. Cloud computing is not well know, at present; however many contend this will change in 2009 as giants like Microsoft, Google, and Salesforce.com (to name a few) make huge investments in data centers comprized of millions of servers. Read the rest of this entry »
Microsoft and Yahoo – Google, an Onsite Opinion
June 16, 2008
Onsite computer loves competition in a free, capitalistic society – especially when the stakes are big and the competitors, Microsoft, Google, and Yahoo, are titans with deep pockets. The competitive position of Microsoft in the search engine war continues to decay as the ink dries on the Yahoo – Google partnership. If you were Microsoft, what would you do to stop a merger that weakens your competitive position? Read the rest of this entry »
Onsite New Orleans and the Yahoo – Google Deal
June 13, 2008
Onsite clients in New Orleans are abuzz with chatter about the Yahoo – Google joint venture of June 12. After ending negotiations with Microsoft, Yahoo claims the Google deal could increase Yahoo revenue by $800 million per year. According to industry insiders, Google will serve ads alongside Yahoo search results. Due to Google’s increased earnings for search queries, Yahoo’s outsourcing of some of its operations to Google should increase Yahoo’s revenues. Read the rest of this entry »
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