Google has bought Quickoffice, an office suite for phones and other mobile devices. The move comes a day after the Internet giant confirmed its long-rumoured acquisition of Meebo.
Facebook in 2012- Key statistics (Infographic)
Facebook has had a turbulent month, seeing its stock value plunge by a quarter since its IPO in May. But how can the social network market leader turn around its fortunes? This infographic from Infographic Labs looks at the key stats behind the company as it faces up to more scrutiny as a public company.
LinkedIn passwords hacked- 6.5 million members at risk?
Password information for 6.5m members of business social network LinkedIn have been leaked, according to a news report.
Right to reply: IPv6 launches to tackle shortage of internet addresses
This week saw thousands of Internet service providers and websites around the world permanently enable IPv6 for their products and services for the World IPv6 Launch, organised by the Internet Society. Mike Sapien, enterprise telecoms analyst at Ovum considers why more customers are now starting to realise the importance of addressing support for IPv6.
Teradata completes acquisition of eCircle
Analytics technology provider Teradata has bought Cloud digital marketing firm eCircle for an undisclosed sum.
Nasdaq ‘to compensate Facebook shareholders after IPO fiasco’
Nasdaq is reportedly set to compensate investor losses following computer glitches that tarnished trading on the first day of Facebook’s $US16 billion IPO, according to a news report.
Salesforce to boost social media with $800m Buddy Media buy
Salesforce.com has made a $800m bid for Buddy Media, in amove that could create the first enterprise level platform to have a fully integrated social customer relationship management (sCRM) module.
Facebook’s $5 promoted status updates go live
Facebook has launched a new ‘micro-advertising’ feature on its social network, allowing fan-page owners to create more prominent status updates for one off costs starting at $5.
MoneySavingExpert sold for £87m – Owner makes charity pledge
Financial information website MoneySuperMarket has been sold for £87m, with its high-profile founder Martin Lewis pledging to give a portion of his payout from the deal to charity.
Right to reply: Luxury sales driven by digital
Digital is becoming key to driving luxury sales, with consultancy McKinsey finding that about 15% of luxury sales are directly driven by digital (€25bn). In addition, 20% of in store sales directly influenced by digital (€34bn). Mark Haviland, MD of Rakuten LinkShare UK, explains why online shopping is no longer just a realm for bargain … [Read more…]