Comments on: With Google Apps in Mind, Google Acquires Postini

By: CoryC

CoryC — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:52:23 +0000

CoryC wrote:
I think postini forced Google’s hand into buying them. Since they hold several patents that are used in Google Docs and Spreadsheets it would have been a huge setback for Google if Microsoft, Yahoo, or ZOHO had purchased them.
That’s a good point Cory, and I bet you are right. Google would have had a lot of rethinking to do if someone else had purchased Postini before they did. I wonder if there were any other companies that were using the Postini technology though, and are therefore in a similar situation.

Looking at Postini "partners" page it looks like there are couple of big name security companies including McAfee, Trend Micro, and Symantec. I wouldn't think they would be concerned though.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:29:30 +0000

CoryC wrote:

I think postini forced Google’s hand into buying them. Since they hold several patents that are used in Google Docs and Spreadsheets it would have been a huge setback for Google if Microsoft, Yahoo, or ZOHO had purchased them.

That's a good point Cory, and I bet you are right. Google would have had a lot of rethinking to do if someone else had purchased Postini before they did. I wonder if there were any other companies that were using the Postini technology though, and are therefore in a similar situation.

By: edwest

edwest — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:40:01 +0000

Looks like a no-brainer really considering their affiliation already with Postini. I have used Google docs little but will keep a closer eye now. I do appreciate GMails virus and spam detection. Beats other web-based email apps (are you listening Yahoo?).

By: CoryC

CoryC — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:12:35 +0000

I think postini forced Google’s hand into buying them. Since they hold several patents that are used in Google Docs and Spreadsheets it would have been a huge setback for Google if Microsoft, Yahoo, or ZOHO had purchased them.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:18:18 +0000

You're absolutely right, Phillip. In fact, the redesign was completed not too long ago. Google Docs & Spreadsheets looks much better now, if you ask me!

By: Phillip Black

Phillip Black — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:03:02 +0000

I also hear a Google docs redesign is in the works! Looks like Microsoft better watch out!