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Google's contemplated mega deal would prompt new fight with regulators
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Google's potential acquisition of marketing software company HubSpot could face opposition from regulators, despite experts agreeing that it would not impact competition in the customer relationship management (CRM) software sector. HubSpot, valued at $34 billion, currently holds a 4.9% market share in the CRM marketing software industry, while Salesforce and Adobe hold 15% each. Analysts believe the acquisition could benefit HubSpot by leveraging Google's resources and cloud-computing capabilities. However, experts anticipate challenges from U.S. and European antitrust regulators due to their apprehension towards large technology companies expanding through acquisitions. Google already faces antitrust challenges and would need to convince both regulators and HubSpot of the merits of the deal.
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Meta's Instagram and Facebook to offer subscription
Livemint
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1y ago
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Social media giant Meta is reportedly considering charging European users around $14 per month for an ad-free subscription to Instagram and Facebook. Meta has shared this plan with privacy regulators in Ireland, digital competition regulators in Brussels, and EU privacy regulators. The proposed subscription would cost around 10 euros per month on desktop, with additional fees for extra accounts. On mobile, the price would increase to approximately 13 euros per month due to commissions charged by Apple's and Google's app stores. It is unclear if EU regulators will approve Meta's plan.
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How startup Wiz went from zero to a possible $23 bn sale to Google in four years
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1y ago
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Google's parent company, Alphabet, is reportedly in talks to acquire Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity company, for $23 billion. If the deal goes through, it would be the largest exit for a tech startup since Rivian's $77 billion IPO. Wiz was founded by a group of former Israeli military officers who previously sold their cybersecurity company, Adallom, to Microsoft. The potential acquisition by Google would provide enhanced security features for its cloud service and potentially face scrutiny from antitrust regulators.
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US antitrust enforcer says pressing on with fight against Microsoft/Activision deal
Economic Times
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1y ago
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The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is persisting with its opposition to Microsoft's $69 billion deal to acquire Activision, and it will also evaluate Microsoft and Activision's agreement with Ubisoft. The companies completed their deal after receiving approval from UK regulators with the condition that streaming rights to Activision's games be sold to Ubisoft to address competition concerns. The FTC has an upcoming argument scheduled before an appeals court and continues to view the deal as a threat to competition.
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EU court adviser sides with regulators in Google's fight against EU antitrust fine
Economic Times
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2m ago
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An adviser to the European Union's highest court has recommended dismissing Google's appeal against a €4.3 billion fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators. The Luxembourg-based Court of Justice of the European Union is expected to rule in the coming months and often follows such non-binding opinions. This case represents a significant legal challenge for Google concerning its business practices in Europe.
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Google's Gemini may just be about to make Elon Musk and Sam Altman really jealous
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Apple and Google are reportedly in negotiations to integrate Google's AI model, Gemini, into the iPhone. This move would provide new Gemini-powered features to iPhones, according to sources familiar with the talks. In addition to Google's AI, Apple has also considered using OpenAI's model and held discussions with the company. If the deal with Google goes through, it would give Gemini an advantage over its competitors, including OpenAI and xAI. The integration could also help Gemini recover from controversy it faced earlier this year, when it was criticized for generating inaccurate historical images of people of color.
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Google's legal scorecard as another antitrust fight arrives
Economic Times
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11m ago
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Google is heading into its next antitrust trial with an increasingly shaky legal track record. After mostly prevailing over regulators and competitors, the company faced setbacks when a federal jury sided with Epic Games' antitrust claims against Google's app store operation, and a federal judge ruled in favor of the Justice Department, stating that Google broke the law to rig the search market. The upcoming trial focuses on the claim that Google broke the law in its advertising technology systems. The outcome of this trial could potentially reshape the tech industry and lead to the breakup of the search giant. Google has faced similar legal challenges in Europe, resulting in significant fines.
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Microsoft nears takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Microsoft is close to finalizing its $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard, after UK regulators dropped their objections. The acquisition would make Microsoft the world's third-largest gaming company by revenue. The original deal was blocked in April by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority over concerns about competition in the cloud gaming sector. However, Microsoft submitted a new bid that addressed these concerns. The deal is expected to close by October 18.
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Google hopes to reach Gemini deal with Apple this year
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
Google is aiming to finalize a deal with Apple by mid-year to integrate its Gemini AI technology into new iPhones, as stated by CEO Sundar Pichai during an antitrust trial. This integration would mark a significant collaboration between the two tech giants. Pichai's testimony highlights Google's strategic efforts in expanding the reach and application of its advanced AI capabilities through partnerships with leading industry players like Apple.
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Exclusive: Google parent Alphabet weighs offer for HubSpot, sources say
Reuters
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1y ago
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Google parent company Alphabet is reportedly considering making an offer to acquire online marketing software company HubSpot. The potential deal, which would be a rare example of a major technology company attempting a mega deal, comes as Alphabet looks to deploy some of its $110.9 billion cash pile. Advisors for Alphabet have been discussing the offer and potential regulatory implications. However, no offer has been submitted yet, and there is no certainty that a deal will materialize. HubSpot, which provides marketing software to companies, generated $2.2 billion in revenue in 2023.
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At $2.5 billion, this is TCS’s biggest deal ever
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1y ago
Medial
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has confirmed a 15-year outsourcing deal with Aviva for at least $2.5 billion, making it the company's largest outsourcing deal to date. The agreement involves TCS overseeing the administration responsibility for 5.5 million life and pension policies offered by Aviva until 2039. This marks the third mega deal won by TCS under CEO K. Krithivasan. Mega deals have become crucial for TCS's growth, as they can provide 2-3% revenue contribution to large IT firms like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies.
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