All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Internet

WWW to be truly global ?

November 1, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:web to be truly worldwide at last | news.bbc.co.uk

As per a recent meeting in Seoul,S.Korea and ICANN's (Internet Corp. for Assigned Numbers and Names ) decision to allow users to choose full web and e-mail addresses using non-Latin character sets means the end of a TRULY world wide web and not the beginning!!It will most certainly lead to further defragmentation of the WWW and all that implies in terms of globally accepted standards and policies re content,security,best practices industrywide as well as interoperability of products/devices.

Bing Google Announce Confirmed Deals with Twitter!

October 21, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Twitter talks data with Microsoft, Google | www.totaltele.com

The way that we disseminate, receive and digest information has been forever changed by the internet and further evolves today with these announcements. Search results will now provide traditional indexed and now realtime Tweets. The entire online community and many organizations will be quickly impacted.  All internet users will be immediately exposed to social media and the power of user generated content. If leveraged correctly, the opportunity for business application is exciting!

The Twitter Way to Look for its Business Raison-d'Etre

October 21, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Twitter talks data with Microsoft, Google | www.totaltele.com

Twitter has a strong loyal following, provides immediacy and local information. On the other hand, growth has plateaued at 8 million a month (still quite acceptable for many web 2.0 sites). More worryingly, traffic is decreasing  and downtime problems are a regular occurrence.Twitter needs to infuse more innovation in its service, and prove its usefulness as a business, which the data deals and other initiatives are set to do.

The Great Search Engine Shootout

October 20, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Bing, the Imitator, Often Goes Google One Better | www.nytimes.com

Google is the mammoth market leader, the bright light that illuminates the SEO world first and foremost; Bing is the large moth that is fluttering around that light, hoping to block it out with large wings that span the globe - but a small butterfly flying on it's own is the one to watch- the visionary search engine NeXplore.com - ya gotta try it to believe it!

Google will have to put some resistance to Microsoft Bing

October 19, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Google refines search results to counter Microsoft | www.businessweek.com

Google has brought a breadth of fresh air in the search engine arena, and has quickly grabbed market share, but may have to up its efforts in innovation to maintain its position. Bing is not just a slightly different way to do and present search results, it is the way forward.

Music Streaming in Search of a Business Model

October 16, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Skype founders start streaming music venture Rdio | www.telecompaper.com

Music streaming raises many questions for both providers of the service and users:- To ad-fund or not to ad-fund?- Owning music versus paying for subscription?- Subscription versus theft?However, it is crucial to remember that "music gains in popularity because people share it with each other". This should be at the core of any business model and service, which this article focuses on.

Watch Out Amazon (and Publishers): Google Editions is Coming!

October 15, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Google to launch platform for selling books online | www.huffingtonpost.com

Google has announced a new platform for selling electronic versions of books through its new Google Editions service. This will enable consumers to "read" e-books on a wide variety of electronic devices. So, maybe that's why Google was scanning all those books....and we may all benefit from the "freeing" of books from print and single devices!

Gregg KailFormer Reseller ManagerAT&T CORP.

AT&T Using Employees to Search for Google Blocked Calls

October 15, 2009

Analysis of:AT&T Slams Google Over Call Blocking | online.wsj.com

AT&T’s second letter to the FCC still does not cite customer incidents of public disservice, but instead provides research from employees searching for Google blocked calls.

Alan CohenVice President- Strategic Business DevelopmentGUITAR CENTER, INC.

You Tube: A dominant role in the movie ecosystem? Not Likely...

October 14, 2009

Analysis of:YouTube Explores Renting Movies Online | www.businessweek.com

You Tube might capture some of the movie distribution market if and only if they are able to work closely with the studios to develop a model that is beneficial to both the studios and consumer.  Stiff competition awaits You Tube from multiple angles, not all movie industry related. The consumer, and their behavior, is a key component that must not be overlooked.

Data Deals Won't Get Twitter To Their Goal

October 13, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Twitter talks data with Microsoft, Google | www.totaltele.com

Twitter is talking about data mining opportunities with Microsoft and Google, but this won't  lead the company to its objective of defining consumer "engagement" with brands. Also, monetizing this data remains abstract outside of the search engine "last click" model.

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