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Microsoft looking to Fast for scale, Web search help: Microsoft looking to Fast for scale, Web search helpValue Add?The perceived dichotomy between 'financial problems' and Microsoft's buying FAST is balanced by a sound architecture, a solid foreign presence and a growing adoption curve.At some point, a solid offering can struggle with growth and/or broadening a core competency. In such...; Tags: SEARCH, Convera, Fast Search, Microsoft Corp., Internet search, Web; Discussion threads 2008-01-08
Microsoft bolsters enterprise search with Fast Search: Microsoft bolsters enterprise search with Fast SearchFAST's media and advertising movesYou can find some links to more info on FAST's moves in the media and online advertising space via my blog post:http://afullerview.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/microsoft-is-buying-fast/Or search for "FAST AdMomentum" and "FASTMedia" on the www.fast.no site. AdMomentun is FAST's "AdWords in-a-box" enterprise software product.; Tags: SEARCH, Microsoft Corp., Fast Search, enterprise search; Discussion threads 2008-01-08
Microsoft bolsters enterprise search with Fast Search: Microsoft is bolstering its enterprise-search product line-up via the acquisition of Norway-based Fast Search and Transfer for $1.23 billion, the Redmond software vendor announced January 8. Fast Search offers a number of products in search, e-commerce, mobile and compliance/risk-management services. It sells its products through a...; Tags: Enterprise Search, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Corp., Fast Search, Search, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-01-08
Microsoft offers to buy FAST for $1.2 billion; Likely to trigger enterprise search consolidation: Microsoft said Tuesday that it will offer $1.2 billion in cash for Fast Search and Transfer (FAST), a big player in the enterprise search market. The move is sure to shake up the enterprise search market, which thus far has been dominated by a series of smaller...; Tags: Google Inc., Enterprise Search, Consolidation, Microsoft Corp., Fast Search, Search, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-01-08
Fast Search and Transfer plans ambitious online ad exchange: FAST Search and Transfer, a leading European enterprise search company, said it will build an advertising exchange for its media company customers, who between them have an online audience that rivals Yahoo! in size.The move will help to establish it as serious contender in the battle for large media advertising...; Tags: Yahoo, Search, Media/Blogging, Google, FAST; Blog posts 2007-04-23

Video: Google spotlights corporate search: Video: Google spotlights corporate searchFast Search is OK but ..how about Relevance and Precision?A. How are the corporate information sources, which are controlled and limited, indexed / tagged in contrast to uncontrolled and vast information sources on the Web?B. Is the query facility improved with reference to general google search...; Tags: Corporate communications, video, information source, Google Inc., Fast Search; Discussion threads 2005-12-20

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Why MSFT must make an acquisition in online media: Businessweek's cover story is: "Inside Microsoft's War Against Google - With Yahoo off the table, Microsoft plans to challenge Google's online-ad juggernaut alone. A behind-the-scenes look at its provocative strategy." This behind the scenes look isn't very deep. It mostly centers on MSFT's "top U.S. salesman for...; Tags: Acquisition, Advertisement, Online Media, Microsoft Corp., Online Advertising, MSFT, Tom Foremski; Blog posts 2008-05-09
If you want to sell a startup, plan a shutdown: Almost a month ago, Mowser founder Russell Beattie was lamenting his debts and telling folks his creation was disappearing. He also questioned the idea of the mobile Web overall. Fast forward a bit and Beattie is announcing the sale of Mowser to dotMobi. Go figure. ...; Tags: Web, Phone, Mobile, Web Browser, Russell Beattie, Advertising & Promotion, Channel Management, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
AT&T's on-again, off-again free WiFi for iPhones (updated): It's on-again! Update: It's OFF again. For those that haven't been following the drama (shame on you!) here's the scoop. AT&T last Thursday began trials of free WiFi service for iPhone users – and people picked up on it pretty fast. It was...; Tags: Apple iPhone, AT&T Corp., Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Logged into Google? You may see more ads: Google may be using its properties--iGoogle, Gmail and Apps--to step up its behavioral ad efforts. That's the conclusion from Piper Jaffray Gene Munster who tracks 400 searches on Google and Yahoo each month. Munster defines a behavioral ad as one that pertains to a past query. ...; Tags: Google Inc., Advertisement, Munster, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
News to know: Office 2007 SP1; Microsoft security; KVM vs. Xen; AMD: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16 EIC podcast: SAP; JavaOne; AMD, Microhoo Larry Dignan: Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft shares...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Office 2007, Xen, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Top five (last-minute) digital camera accessories: Don't worry--you still have a couple of days to get it together for Mother's Day. If your favorite mom already has a digital camera, getting her one of these cool camera accoutrements is sure to put a smile on her face. Pandigital PanTouch Photo Frame ...; Tags: Accessory, Digital Camera, Camera, LensPen, Millipod/Wrap-up Combo, Janice Chen; Blog posts 2008-05-08
NASA's lunar breathing system: When six astronauts share a 15 cubic meters spacecraft for weeks, how is it possible to avoid to be bothered by your fellows sweating and breathing? I've already written about staying clean in space, but NASA is going further this time. Its scientists are testing a lunar breathing system. The...; Tags: NASA, Carbon Dioxide, CAMRAS, Sorbent, Flows, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Microsoft trickling out its Spring Live Search update: Last we heard from the Live Search team, Microsoft's plan of record was to deliver an annual Fall update and an annual Spring update. The Spring update has started arriving slowly in pieces. On May 3, Microsoft refreshed its Live QnA search functionality. On May 7, Microsoft...; Tags: Advertisement, Microsoft Corp., Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-08
How much are your friends worth?: News Corp. revealed yesterday that its new media subsidiary Fox Interactive Media (FIM) has missed this year's revenue target of $1bn by 10 per cent. FIM's portfolio is dominated by MySpace which accounts for the majority of its revenue, bringing into question once again the ability to monetize the huge...; Tags: Advertisement, Google AdWords, News Corp., MySpace, Advertiser, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Steve O\'Hear; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Monetizing social media: Still an uphill climb; Some friends may be worthless: News Corp. confirmed what had been reported for weeks: Fox Interactive revenue isn't going to hit its targets. The problem: Social networking is still very hard to monetize. Does inventory matter when you can't sell it? Peter Chernin, News Corp.'s operating chief, delivered his state of MySpace...; Tags: Social Media, MySpace, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-08
Live Webcast: Don't Go Half Way: Blade Server or Virtual Server = Virtual Storage: Every CEO and company owner asks two things of their people and vendors: How are you going to save me money and how are you going to make me money? Responding to those two business requirements is the current wave of server architecture changing from rack-based servers to blade...; Tags: Microsoft Virtual Server, Blade Server, Webcast, Blade, Server Architecture, Servers, Storage, Hardware; Webcasts 2008-05-08
People Phone Locator (exe): Search for people and businesses in the United States. Find anyone by his phone number. Get access to callers name and address. Only current, accurate and instant results. Just type in the number showing on your cellphone and get all their information. This version is the first release on CNET...; Tags: Phone, Telecom & Utilities; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Xippee Windows All-in-one Installer (jar): Xippee Windows All-in-one Installer is a free Xippee browser plugin works on all of your favorite search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN), with versions for Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Bunn Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Software, Internet; Software downloads 2008-05-08
Database Schema Designer (exe): Database Schema Designer's intuitive user interface has been crafted to provide the most natural methods for creating, maintaining, and organizing your database components. Database Schema Designer has several key features and tools built in to provide fast, accurate, and consistent Database Modeling. DBSD offers a simple and intuitive user interface....; Tags: eGlop, Database Schema Designer, DBSD, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management; Software downloads 2008-05-08