Yahoo! was founded by Stanford University graduate students Jerry Yang and David Filo in January of 1994 and incorporated on March 1, 1995.
Yahoo provides a range of products and services including a web portal, a search engine, Yahoo! Directory, Yahoo! Mail. It has grown through continuous innovation and acquisitions. Here is the list of acquisitions which helped Yahoo! grow.
1997
Net Controls, Web search engine which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search
Four11, Web-based email which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Mail
1998
Classic Games, Online game, which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Games
Sportasy , Fantasy sport, which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Fantasy Sports
Viaweb ,Web application which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Store
Webcal , Calendaring software which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo Calendar
Yoyodyne,Direct marketing which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search Marketing
Hyperparallel, Data analysis which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search
1999
Log-Me-On, Digital identity which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo!
Broadcast.com, Internet radio which helped Yahoo develop LAUNCHcast
Encompass, Internet service provider which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo!
GeoCities , Web hosting service which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! GeoCities
Online Anywhere , Content delivery network which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! TV
2000
Arthas.com, E-commerce payment systems which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Store
MyQuest , Internet service provider which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo!
eGroups , Electronic mailing list which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Groups
Kimo, Web portal which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo!
2001
Sold.com, Online auction tools which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Shopping
LAUNCH Media , Online music store which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Music
2002
Hotjobs.com , Job search engine which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! HotJobs
Inktomi Corporation , Internet service provider which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search
2003
Overture Services, Inc., Search engine marketing which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search Marketing
2004
3721 Internet Assistant , Browser Helper Object which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Assistant
Kelkoo, Price comparison service which helped Yahoo develop Kelkoo
Oddpost , Web-based email which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Mail
Musicmatch Jukebox , Audio player which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Music
The All-Seeing Eye, Game server browser which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Games
Stata Labs, Web-based email which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Mail
WUF Networks, Mobile media which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Mobile
2005
Verdisoft, Computer software which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Mobile
Stadeon , Online game which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Games
Ludicorp, Image hosting service which helped Yahoo develop Flickr
TeRespondo , Advertising network which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search Marketing
Dialpad, Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Voice
blo.gs, Weblog software which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! 360°
Konfabulator , Widget engine which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Widgets
Upcoming.org, Calendaring software which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Local
Whereonearth, Web mapping which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Maps
del.icio.us, Social bookmarking which helped Yahoo develop del.icio.us
2006
Webjay, Online music store which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Music
SearchFox, Web search engine which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search
Meedio, Digital video recorder which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Go
Jumpcut.com, Online video editing which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Video
AdInterax, Online advertising which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search Marketing
Bix.com , Social media which helped Yahoo develop Bix
Kenet Works, Mobile software which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Mobile
Wretch, Virtual community which helped Yahoo develop Wretch
2007
MyBlogLog, Social network service which helped Yahoo develop MyBlogLog
Right Media, Online advertising which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search Marketing
Rivals.com, College football which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Sports
BlueLithium, Advertising network which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Search Marketing
BuzzTracker, News site which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! News
Zimbra, Collaborative software which helped Yahoo develop Zimbra
2008
FoxyTunes, Browser extension which helped Yahoo develop FoxyTunes
Maven Networks , Video on demand which helped Yahoo develop Yahoo! Video
Inquisitor, Browser extension which helped Yahoo develop Inquisitor
The growth of the Yahoo is function of acquisition or innovation or innovation backed by acquisition is matter of debate.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
Microsoft built on Acquisition
Microsoft is yet another company which is built on series of acquisitions. Microsoft not only bought companies but also bought their technology to enhance the product portfolio. Historically, Microsoft has focused on smaller deals to acquire technology. Microsoft's largest acquisition is the purchase of aQuantive, a digital marketing company for $6 billion. Microsoft before acquisition of aQuantive never focused on established businesses. Microsoft is, of course, eying a multibillion dollar Yahoo.
1986
Dynamical Systems Research , Operating system which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Windows
1987
Forethought , Graphics software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft PowerPoint
1991
Consumers Software , Computer networking which helped Microsoft develop E-mail service provider
1992
Fox Software , Database which helped Microsoft develop Visual FoxPro
1994
Softimage , 3D computer graphics software which helped Microsoft develop DirectX
One Tree Software , Revision control which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
1995
NextBase , Route planning software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Streets & Trips
RenderMorphics , Reality Lab which helped Microsoft develop Direct3D
Blue Ribbon Soundworks , Digital audio editor which helped Microsoft develop DirectSound
Bruce Artwick Organization , Personal computer game which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Space Simulator
1996
Vermeer Technologies Incorporated , HTML editor which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft FrontPage
Colusa Software , Object-oriented programming which helped Microsoft develop ActiveX
EXOS , Video game which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
eShop , Electronic commerce which helped Microsoft develop MSN Shopping
ResNova Software , Web server which helped Microsoft develop MSN
NetCarta , Content management system which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft FrontPage
1997
Intersé , Web analytics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft BackOffice Server
WebTV Networks , Internet television which helped Microsoft develop MSN TV
Dimension X , Multimedia which helped Microsoft develop DirectX
Cooper & Peters , Software framework which helped Microsoft develop Application Foundation Classes
LinkAge Software , E-mail which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Exchange Server
Vxtreme , Streaming media which helped Microsoft develop Windows Media Player
Hotmail , Web-based email which helped Microsoft develop Hotmail
1998
Flash Communications , Instant messaging client which helped Microsoft develop MSN Messenger
Firefly Network , Recommender system which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live ID
MESA Group , Instant messaging client which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Exchange Server
Valence Research , Computer cluster which helped Microsoft develop Windows NT
LinkExchange , Advertising network which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
1999
FASA Interactive , Video game which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
CompareNet , Price comparison service which helped Microsoft develop MSN Shopping
Numinous Technology , Computer graphics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Indie Built , Game development which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Jump Networks , Calendaring software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Outlook
ShadowFactor Software , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
OmniBrowse , Mobile software which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
Sendit , Mobile Web which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
ZOOMIT , Identity management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Identity Integration Server
STNC Enterprises , Mobile Web which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
Visio Corporation , Diagramming software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Visio
Softway Systems , Customer relationship management which helped Microsoft develop Interix
Entropic Research Laboratory , Speech recognition which helped Microsoft develop Windows Speech Recognition
2000
Peach Network , Interactive television which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft TV
Driveoff.Com , Online Car Shopping which helped Microsoft develop MSN
Bungie , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
NetGames USA , Online game which helped Microsoft develop MSN Games
MongoMusic , Media player which helped Microsoft develop MSN Music
Pacific Microsonics , Media player which helped Microsoft develop Windows Media Player
Digital Anvil , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Great Plains Software , Accounting software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics GP
2001
Maximal Innovative Intelligence , Information management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Outlook
NCompass Labs , Content management system which helped Microsoft develop .NET Framework
iCommunicate , Customer relationship management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ensemble Studios , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
2002
Navision Software A/S , Enterprise resource planning which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Sales Management Systems , Point of sale which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics GP
Rare , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Vicinity , Internet marketing which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft MapPoint
2003
Connectix , Virtualization which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Virtual PC
PlaceWare , Web conferencing which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office Live Meeting
RAV Antivirus , Antivirus software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Anti-Virus
Creature House , Graphics software which helped Microsoft develop Creature House Expression
2004
ActiveViews , Analytical software which helped Microsoft develop SQL Server Reporting Services
Encore Business Solutions , Accounting software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics
Lookout Software , Desktop search which helped Microsoft develop Windows Search
GIANT Company Software , Anti-spyware which helped Microsoft develop Windows Defender
2005
Sybari Software , Antivirus software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Anti-Virus
En'tegrate Software , Enterprise resource planning which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics AX
Groove Networks , Collaborative software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Groove
ContentGuard , Digital rights management which helped Microsoft develop PlayReady
MessageCast , Instant messaging client which helped Microsoft develop MSN Messenger
FrontBridge , E-mail service provider which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services
Teleo , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop MSN Messenger
Alacris , Identity and Access Management which helped Microsoft develop Active Directory
Unveil Technologies , Speech recognition which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Speech Server
media-streams.com , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office
FolderShare , File sharing which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live FolderShare
GeoTango , Web mapping which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft MapPoint
2006
UMT , Project management software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server
MotionBridge , Search engine technology which helped Microsoft develop Live Search Mobile
String Bean Software , iSCSI which helped Microsoft develop Windows Server 2003
Onfolio , Information management which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live Toolbar
Apptimum , Software migration which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Windows
ProClarity Corporation , Business intelligence software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft SQL Server
Lionhead Studios , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
AssetMetrix , Business intelligence software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Systems Management Server
Vexcel , Satellite imagery which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft MapPoint
Massive Incorporated , In-game advertising which helped Microsoft develop Xbox Live
DeepMetrix , Web analytics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Whale Communications , Virtual private network which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway
iView Media , Digital asset management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Expression Media
Softricity , Application Virtualization which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Application Virtualization
Winternals , Utility software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Windows
Azyxxi , Medical software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Amalga
Gteko , Utility software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Research
DesktopStandard , Group Policy which helped Microsoft develop Group Policy
Colloquis , Instant messaging which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live Agents
2007
Secured Dimensions , Computer security which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live OneCare
Medstory , Medical software which helped Microsoft develop Live Search Health
Tellme Networks , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop Windows Mobile
devBiz , Web application which helped Microsoft develop Visual Studio Team System
ScreenTonic , Mobile advertising which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
SoftArtisans , Reporting software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office
aQuantive , Digital marketing which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Engyro , Interoperability which helped Microsoft develop System Center Operations Manager
Dundas Data Visualization , Database which helped Microsoft develop SQL Server Reporting Services
Stratature , Database management system which helped Microsoft develop Bulldog
AdECN , Online advertising which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Parlano , Instant messaging which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office Communications Server
Jellyfish.com , Reverse auction which helped Microsoft develop Live Search
Global Care Solutions , Medical software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Amalga
Multimap.com , Location-based service which helped Microsoft develop Live Search Maps
2008
Fast Search & Transfer , Enterprise search which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft SharePoint
Calista Technologies , Virtual device which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Application Virtualization
Caligari , 3D computer graphics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Virtual Earth
Danger , Mobile software which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
YaData , Online advertising which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Kidaro , Desktop Virtualization (VDI) which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Virtual PC
Komoku , Computer security which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live OneCare
Farecast , Computer reservations system which helped Microsoft develop —
Powerset Search engine which helped Microsoft develop Live Search
The majority of the companies acquired by Microsoft are based in the United States. Microsoft till date have acquired close to 120 companies.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
1986
Dynamical Systems Research , Operating system which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Windows
1987
Forethought , Graphics software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft PowerPoint
1991
Consumers Software , Computer networking which helped Microsoft develop E-mail service provider
1992
Fox Software , Database which helped Microsoft develop Visual FoxPro
1994
Softimage , 3D computer graphics software which helped Microsoft develop DirectX
One Tree Software , Revision control which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Visual SourceSafe
1995
NextBase , Route planning software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Streets & Trips
RenderMorphics , Reality Lab which helped Microsoft develop Direct3D
Blue Ribbon Soundworks , Digital audio editor which helped Microsoft develop DirectSound
Bruce Artwick Organization , Personal computer game which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Space Simulator
1996
Vermeer Technologies Incorporated , HTML editor which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft FrontPage
Colusa Software , Object-oriented programming which helped Microsoft develop ActiveX
EXOS , Video game which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
eShop , Electronic commerce which helped Microsoft develop MSN Shopping
ResNova Software , Web server which helped Microsoft develop MSN
NetCarta , Content management system which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft FrontPage
1997
Intersé , Web analytics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft BackOffice Server
WebTV Networks , Internet television which helped Microsoft develop MSN TV
Dimension X , Multimedia which helped Microsoft develop DirectX
Cooper & Peters , Software framework which helped Microsoft develop Application Foundation Classes
LinkAge Software , E-mail which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Exchange Server
Vxtreme , Streaming media which helped Microsoft develop Windows Media Player
Hotmail , Web-based email which helped Microsoft develop Hotmail
1998
Flash Communications , Instant messaging client which helped Microsoft develop MSN Messenger
Firefly Network , Recommender system which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live ID
MESA Group , Instant messaging client which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Exchange Server
Valence Research , Computer cluster which helped Microsoft develop Windows NT
LinkExchange , Advertising network which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
1999
FASA Interactive , Video game which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
CompareNet , Price comparison service which helped Microsoft develop MSN Shopping
Numinous Technology , Computer graphics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Indie Built , Game development which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Jump Networks , Calendaring software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Outlook
ShadowFactor Software , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
OmniBrowse , Mobile software which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
Sendit , Mobile Web which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
ZOOMIT , Identity management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Identity Integration Server
STNC Enterprises , Mobile Web which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
Visio Corporation , Diagramming software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Visio
Softway Systems , Customer relationship management which helped Microsoft develop Interix
Entropic Research Laboratory , Speech recognition which helped Microsoft develop Windows Speech Recognition
2000
Peach Network , Interactive television which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft TV
Driveoff.Com , Online Car Shopping which helped Microsoft develop MSN
Bungie , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
NetGames USA , Online game which helped Microsoft develop MSN Games
MongoMusic , Media player which helped Microsoft develop MSN Music
Pacific Microsonics , Media player which helped Microsoft develop Windows Media Player
Digital Anvil , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Great Plains Software , Accounting software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics GP
2001
Maximal Innovative Intelligence , Information management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Outlook
NCompass Labs , Content management system which helped Microsoft develop .NET Framework
iCommunicate , Customer relationship management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Ensemble Studios , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
2002
Navision Software A/S , Enterprise resource planning which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Sales Management Systems , Point of sale which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics GP
Rare , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
Vicinity , Internet marketing which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft MapPoint
2003
Connectix , Virtualization which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Virtual PC
PlaceWare , Web conferencing which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office Live Meeting
RAV Antivirus , Antivirus software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Anti-Virus
Creature House , Graphics software which helped Microsoft develop Creature House Expression
2004
ActiveViews , Analytical software which helped Microsoft develop SQL Server Reporting Services
Encore Business Solutions , Accounting software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics
Lookout Software , Desktop search which helped Microsoft develop Windows Search
GIANT Company Software , Anti-spyware which helped Microsoft develop Windows Defender
2005
Sybari Software , Antivirus software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Anti-Virus
En'tegrate Software , Enterprise resource planning which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Dynamics AX
Groove Networks , Collaborative software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Groove
ContentGuard , Digital rights management which helped Microsoft develop PlayReady
MessageCast , Instant messaging client which helped Microsoft develop MSN Messenger
FrontBridge , E-mail service provider which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Exchange Hosted Services
Teleo , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop MSN Messenger
Alacris , Identity and Access Management which helped Microsoft develop Active Directory
Unveil Technologies , Speech recognition which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Speech Server
media-streams.com , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office
FolderShare , File sharing which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live FolderShare
GeoTango , Web mapping which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft MapPoint
2006
UMT , Project management software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server
MotionBridge , Search engine technology which helped Microsoft develop Live Search Mobile
String Bean Software , iSCSI which helped Microsoft develop Windows Server 2003
Onfolio , Information management which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live Toolbar
Apptimum , Software migration which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Windows
ProClarity Corporation , Business intelligence software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft SQL Server
Lionhead Studios , Video game developer which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Game Studios
AssetMetrix , Business intelligence software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Systems Management Server
Vexcel , Satellite imagery which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft MapPoint
Massive Incorporated , In-game advertising which helped Microsoft develop Xbox Live
DeepMetrix , Web analytics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Whale Communications , Virtual private network which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Intelligent Application Gateway
iView Media , Digital asset management which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Expression Media
Softricity , Application Virtualization which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Application Virtualization
Winternals , Utility software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Windows
Azyxxi , Medical software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Amalga
Gteko , Utility software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Research
DesktopStandard , Group Policy which helped Microsoft develop Group Policy
Colloquis , Instant messaging which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live Agents
2007
Secured Dimensions , Computer security which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live OneCare
Medstory , Medical software which helped Microsoft develop Live Search Health
Tellme Networks , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Microsoft develop Windows Mobile
devBiz , Web application which helped Microsoft develop Visual Studio Team System
ScreenTonic , Mobile advertising which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
SoftArtisans , Reporting software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office
aQuantive , Digital marketing which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Engyro , Interoperability which helped Microsoft develop System Center Operations Manager
Dundas Data Visualization , Database which helped Microsoft develop SQL Server Reporting Services
Stratature , Database management system which helped Microsoft develop Bulldog
AdECN , Online advertising which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Parlano , Instant messaging which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Office Communications Server
Jellyfish.com , Reverse auction which helped Microsoft develop Live Search
Global Care Solutions , Medical software which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Amalga
Multimap.com , Location-based service which helped Microsoft develop Live Search Maps
2008
Fast Search & Transfer , Enterprise search which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft SharePoint
Calista Technologies , Virtual device which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Application Virtualization
Caligari , 3D computer graphics which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Virtual Earth
Danger , Mobile software which helped Microsoft develop MSN Mobile
YaData , Online advertising which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft adCenter
Kidaro , Desktop Virtualization (VDI) which helped Microsoft develop Microsoft Virtual PC
Komoku , Computer security which helped Microsoft develop Windows Live OneCare
Farecast , Computer reservations system which helped Microsoft develop —
Powerset Search engine which helped Microsoft develop Live Search
The majority of the companies acquired by Microsoft are based in the United States. Microsoft till date have acquired close to 120 companies.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
Google built on Acquisition
It is a popular believes that Google is born and built on innovations, which is true. The making of Google is not only based on innovation but acquisitions also play a critical role. Google bought companies and worked on their properties to develop better product. The end goal of acquiring a company may be aligned with Google’s overall mission. Google bought companies to grab global database, make that data useful and accessible, attract users attention and loyalty towards the database, and most importantly to increase profit from ads displayed with the data.
2001
Deja , Usenet which helped Google develop Google Groups
Outride , Web search engine which helped Google develop Google Personalized Search
2003
Pyra Labs , Weblog software which helped Google develop Blogger
Neotonic Software , Customer relationship management which helped Google develop Google Groups, Gmail
Applied Semantics , Online advertising which helped Google develop AdSense, AdWords
Kaltix , Web search engine which helped Google develop iGoogle
Sprinks(a division of Primedia) , Online advertising which helped Google develop AdSense, AdWords
Genius Labs , Blogging which helped Google develop Blogger
2004
Ignite Logic , HTML editor which helped Google develop Google Page Creator
BaiduA , Chinese language search engine which helped Google develop
Picasa , Image organizer which helped Google develop Picasa, Blogger
ZipDash , Traffic analysis which helped Google develop Google Ride Finder
Where2 , Map analysis which helped Google develop Google Maps
Keyhole, Inc , Map analysis which helped Google develop Google Maps, Google Earth
2005
Urchin Software Corporation , Web analytics which helped Google develop Google Analytics
Dodgeball , Social networking service which helped Google develop Google Mobile, Google SMS
Reqwireless , Mobile browser which helped Google develop Google Mobile
Current Communications Group , Broadband internet access which helped Google develop Internet backbone
Android , Mobile software which helped Google develop Android
Skia , Graphics software which helped Google develop Android
Akwan Information Technologies , Search Engines which helped Google develop Internet backbone
AOLB , Broadband internet access which helped Google develop
Phatbits , Widget engine which helped Google develop Google Desktop
allPAY GmbH , Mobile software which helped Google develop Google Mobile
bruNET GmbH , Mobile software which helped Google develop Google Mobile
2006
dMarc Broadcasting , Advertising which helped Google develop AdSense
Measure Map , Weblog software which helped Google develop Google Analytics
Upstartle , Word processor which helped Google develop Google Documents
@Last Software , 3D modeling software which helped Google develop Google Sketchup
Orion , Web search engine which helped Google develop Google Search
2Web Technologies , Online spreadsheets which helped Google develop Google Spreadsheet
Neven Vision , Computer vision which helped Google develop Google Maps
YouTube , Video sharing which helped Google develop YouTube
JotSpot , Web application which helped Google develop Google Sites
Endoxon , Mapping which helped Google develop Google Maps
2007
XunleiC , File sharing which helped Google develop
Adscape , In-game advertising which helped Google develop AdSense
Trendalyzer , Statistical software which helped Google develop Google Analytics
Tonic Systems , Presentation program which helped Google develop Google Documents
Marratech , Videoconferencing which helped Google develop Google Talk
DoubleClick , Online advertising which helped Google develop AdSense
GreenBorder , Computer security which helped Google develop Internal use
Panoramio , Photo sharing which helped Google develop Blogger, Maps
FeedBurner , Web feed which helped Google develop Google Reader
PeakStream , Parallel processing which helped Google develop Server (computing)
Zenter , Presentation program which helped Google develop Google Documents
GrandCentral , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Google develop Google Mobile
Image America , Aerial photography which helped Google develop Google Maps
Postini , Communications security which helped Google develop Gmail
Zingku , Social network service which helped Google develop Google Mobile
Jaiku , Micro-blogging which helped Google develop Google Mobile
2008
DoubleClick , an online advertising
Historically, the focus of Google while acquisition is on technology and data acquisitions, which helped it emerge as the Power brand.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
2001
Deja , Usenet which helped Google develop Google Groups
Outride , Web search engine which helped Google develop Google Personalized Search
2003
Pyra Labs , Weblog software which helped Google develop Blogger
Neotonic Software , Customer relationship management which helped Google develop Google Groups, Gmail
Applied Semantics , Online advertising which helped Google develop AdSense, AdWords
Kaltix , Web search engine which helped Google develop iGoogle
Sprinks(a division of Primedia) , Online advertising which helped Google develop AdSense, AdWords
Genius Labs , Blogging which helped Google develop Blogger
2004
Ignite Logic , HTML editor which helped Google develop Google Page Creator
BaiduA , Chinese language search engine which helped Google develop
Picasa , Image organizer which helped Google develop Picasa, Blogger
ZipDash , Traffic analysis which helped Google develop Google Ride Finder
Where2 , Map analysis which helped Google develop Google Maps
Keyhole, Inc , Map analysis which helped Google develop Google Maps, Google Earth
2005
Urchin Software Corporation , Web analytics which helped Google develop Google Analytics
Dodgeball , Social networking service which helped Google develop Google Mobile, Google SMS
Reqwireless , Mobile browser which helped Google develop Google Mobile
Current Communications Group , Broadband internet access which helped Google develop Internet backbone
Android , Mobile software which helped Google develop Android
Skia , Graphics software which helped Google develop Android
Akwan Information Technologies , Search Engines which helped Google develop Internet backbone
AOLB , Broadband internet access which helped Google develop
Phatbits , Widget engine which helped Google develop Google Desktop
allPAY GmbH , Mobile software which helped Google develop Google Mobile
bruNET GmbH , Mobile software which helped Google develop Google Mobile
2006
dMarc Broadcasting , Advertising which helped Google develop AdSense
Measure Map , Weblog software which helped Google develop Google Analytics
Upstartle , Word processor which helped Google develop Google Documents
@Last Software , 3D modeling software which helped Google develop Google Sketchup
Orion , Web search engine which helped Google develop Google Search
2Web Technologies , Online spreadsheets which helped Google develop Google Spreadsheet
Neven Vision , Computer vision which helped Google develop Google Maps
YouTube , Video sharing which helped Google develop YouTube
JotSpot , Web application which helped Google develop Google Sites
Endoxon , Mapping which helped Google develop Google Maps
2007
XunleiC , File sharing which helped Google develop
Adscape , In-game advertising which helped Google develop AdSense
Trendalyzer , Statistical software which helped Google develop Google Analytics
Tonic Systems , Presentation program which helped Google develop Google Documents
Marratech , Videoconferencing which helped Google develop Google Talk
DoubleClick , Online advertising which helped Google develop AdSense
GreenBorder , Computer security which helped Google develop Internal use
Panoramio , Photo sharing which helped Google develop Blogger, Maps
FeedBurner , Web feed which helped Google develop Google Reader
PeakStream , Parallel processing which helped Google develop Server (computing)
Zenter , Presentation program which helped Google develop Google Documents
GrandCentral , Voice over Internet Protocol which helped Google develop Google Mobile
Image America , Aerial photography which helped Google develop Google Maps
Postini , Communications security which helped Google develop Gmail
Zingku , Social network service which helped Google develop Google Mobile
Jaiku , Micro-blogging which helped Google develop Google Mobile
2008
DoubleClick , an online advertising
Historically, the focus of Google while acquisition is on technology and data acquisitions, which helped it emerge as the Power brand.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
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