SearchEngineUpdate with Vanessa Zamora - 05-02-2008 Part II
Abstract: 1. Google, IBM Join Forces To Dominate 'Cloud Computing', 2. Microsoft Improves Live Search Question and Answer Tool, 3. MySpace Begins Charging To Feature Applications
Vanessa Zamora
Video Content Producer, SearchEngineWorld
9:26 pm on May 2, 2008 (utc 0)
Transcript
Friday May 2, 2008
Google, IBM Join Forces To Dominate 'Cloud Computing'
Google and IBM may be working together to offer computer users in the business and consumer markets with hosted offerings that range from basic productivity software like word processing to advanced security and mangangement tools. Google and IBM first collaborated on a cloud computing initiative in October combining Google's expertise in distributed, parallel computing and IBM's industrial enterprise management technologies, for public use by top engineering universities. It was a pilot project, but it was suggested in an appearance made by the companies two CEOs at a conference in Los Angeles, that the two firms may be doing more. It’s said that IBM wants to provide the infrastructure and support services to the planet, and Google wants to provide the world's information, and some applications, on its platform. Both Google and IBM see cloud computing as the future, and together they may work to create worldwide acceptance of the cloud platform.
Microsoft Improves Live Search Question and Answer Tool
Microsoft has announced new improvements to its Live Search Question and Answer tool. Upgrades include an easier, more straightforward sign up process for new users and a new design to assist with navigation of the site. To address feedback from beta testers, Microsoft QnA will feature top contributors and a new system for crediting contributors. Microsoft QnA, which has been in beta test form for two years, will continue in beta as Microsoft makes more improvements, with an emphasis on infrastructure and moderation.
Reportedly social networking Web site MySpace, which opened its applications to everyone last week, has launched a new featured section which includes applications that MySpace charges developers to list for guaranteed exposure. According to some sources, MySpace is charging between $50,000 and $100,000 for one week as a featured application in its application gallery.
9:26 pm on May 2, 2008 (utc 0)