And most importantly, don't forget vertical-specific channels such as kiosks and point-of-sale devices, ATMs, and online catalogue applications. For example, companies in newer industries focused on market share may be primarily interested in...
On the other side of the coin, businesses with the skills are touting themselves to ASPs in the hope of a quick acquisition. Ad revenue looking up* In order to support the myriad of applications ASPs now offer, the ASP needs to acquire skilled...
It seems the very means of trading that helped make many investors money is now being rejected in favour of more traditional channels. Etrade moved from pure brokerage services to banking services last year and now 60 per cent of revenue comes from...
Storage vendor EMC has boosted its software offering with the $1.3bn acquisition of back-up storage company Legato. Joe Tucci, president and CEO of EMC, said in a statement: "This combination is all about improving the access, management and...
Executives at Dulles, Va.based AOL pointed to the planned acquisition as proof that the company is serious about improving its ad prospects. Miller said in a statement: "This acquisition is a strategic move that will bolster AOL's advertising...
Revenue a year ago was $1.5bn, or $1bn excluding traffic acquisition costs. to post fourth-quarter profits per share of 13 cents, including stock-based compensation expenses, and revenue of $1.22bn, excluding traffic acquisition costs.