Forbes Column 08: The Gap in Google’s Defenses
My Forbes column synthesizing the discussions we’ve had here recently, The Gap in Google’s Defenses.
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[...] My other recommended acquisitions are in the vertical search space, which, if they sell Skype for a large chunk of money, and use that cash to finance, would have an overall strategic impact. A strong vertical search position can, in fact, give Google a run for their money. [...]