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Yahoo: Innovating in the Search Ad Space

This may be innovation for Yahoo, but is not new. Baidu launched Powerlink in China about a year ago. This offering allows an advertiser to essentially own above the fold results for their brand key word (e.g. "Rolex") and includes a graphic (logo, product pic, etc).

Yahoo: Innovating in the Search Ad Space

This may be innovation for Yahoo, but is not new. Baidu launched Powerlink in China about a year ago. This offering allows an advertiser to essentially own above the fold results for their brand key word (e.g. "Rolex") and includes a graphic (logo, product pic, etc).

Does Akamai Have XO in Its Sites?

Two carriers consolidating assets and operations (Broadwing and LVLT) makes sense, but running a telecom network is not what Akamai does! Again, they are better off cutting a sweet deal for telecom services rather than buying a carrier. Besides, Akamai is a GLOBAL business and correct me if I am wrong, but I do not believe XO does not have its own facilities around the world (leases facilities). I'd prefer a dividend or the acquisition of an overseas CDN rather than a carrier. I was in Telecom for 20 years, so I know of what I speak.

Does Akamai Have XO in Its Sites?

Buying XO would be a bone head move for AKAM. I would sell immediately if they do that. Akamai has a great business that is riding the tidal wave of multimedia content and online applications with a best of breed solution protected by patents and a healthy head start on potential competitors. Better to negotiate a sweet deal with a carrier rather than buying a carrier. I would lose all respect for their management if they were to buy XO.