SearchEngineUpdate with Vanessa Zamora - 02-05-2008 Part II
Abstract: 1. Google Introduces Advanced e-mail Security and Storage Products, 2. FCC Approves AT&T's Aloha Spectrum Deal, 3. Chinese Properties Face Illegal Copyright Trouble
Vanessa Zamora
Video Content Producer, SearchEngineWorld
10:07 pm on Feb. 5, 2008 (utc 0)
Transcript
Tuesday February 5, 2008
Google Introduces Advanced e-mail Security and Storage Products
Internet search and advertising aren’t the only points of contention between Microsoft and Google. Microsoft currently derives much of its profit from the sale of its Office suite of software applications including its Outlook e-mail program. Google, which entered the business software market in 2006, today will be introducing tools, adding advances in e-mail security and storage products for businesses. Google acquired e-mail specialist Postini last year for $625 million to address concerns about security and compliance measures in its corporate e-mail service. The updates will work to limit junk mail, protect against viruses, and secure confidential information sent through emails at a price of $3 per user to $25 per user.
AT&T, the nation’s largest cellphone provider, just got bigger. The Federal Communications Commission has approved AT&T’s $2.5 billion cash buyout of Aloha Partners and its spectrum holdings, which are part of the much-sought-after 700-megahertz band. AT&T told the FCC the transaction would allow the company to "meet the growing demand for spectrum-intensive wireless data and content services and to provide these services more cost effectively." However, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps voted against the transfer, based on his belief that the transfer will most likely reduce competition and diversity in the wireless marketplace.
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the interest of the big players in the music industry, has said that more than 99 percent of all music files distributed in China are pirated. Universal Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Hong Kong are working to stop illegal music downloads, starting with legal proceedings against Baidu, China’s top Internet search engine, which the record companies accuse of giving illegal access to music files. Separate action is also being taken by the three record companies alongside Gold Label Entertainment against Chinese media firm Sohu.com and its search engine. Yahoo China also faces legal trouble after refusing to comply with a ruling by the Beijing Higher People's Court which confirmed that the company violated Chinese law by committing mass copyright infringement.
10:07 pm on Feb. 5, 2008 (utc 0)