Update: Take a look at techmeme. Stories are coming in left right and centre, each with different views. I believe Richard Scobleizer when he says No Microhoo!
……in other acquisition news in the technology space what appears to be early-stage discussions between Microsoft and Yahoo are taking place, with the parties considering a merger or some kind of match-up that would pair their respective strengths. The two companies explored a combination a year ago, but those talks went nowhere.
What’s in it for for both parties
It will be interesting watching this pan-out. Last month Microsoft and others including Yahoo, lost the chance to buy DoubleClick when Google swooped in and bought the online ad specialist for $3.1 billion.I’d also like to see Microsoft move into the SaaS space, and maybe a tie-up with Yahoo! could make that step a closer reality?
As always any comments welcomed!
Would be about the only way Microsoft or Yahoo could ever be serious competition to Google in both the search and online advertising markets!
Thanks Adam,
Don’t disagree, but I wonder if the real ‘win’ is in the online apps space?
A true online office suite would really put the cat amongst the pigeons in the SaaS space.
Oh my god, no, I hope not. Please tell me it isn’t so :(
Or their being less big competition could mean that Microsoft/Yahoo only worry about services which directly compete with Google rather than bring out new, innovative releases.