Google Acquires Gizmo5, will offer Cheap Voip Integration Plan
Katie Cordrey — November 17, 2009 — Tech
References: blogs.zdnet & cnn
Gizmo5 works with Google Voice, offers cheap computer calling to anywhere with no per call connection fee. Go to the Gizmo5 website and you’ll be welcomed with the greeting, “Gizmo5 has Been Acquired by Google. New user signup has been suspended and will return when we re-launch.” Current Gizmo5 members can continue to use the services.
Speculation is running a little wild at the moment, but the general sense is that Google may soon be giving traditional phone companies a run for their money. Gizmo5 already allows one number to be integrated with home, cell, and Gizmo5 computer calling and offers a number of other highly attractive features.
Speculation is running a little wild at the moment, but the general sense is that Google may soon be giving traditional phone companies a run for their money. Gizmo5 already allows one number to be integrated with home, cell, and Gizmo5 computer calling and offers a number of other highly attractive features.
Trend Themes
1. Cheap Voip Integration - The trend of integrating cheap VoIP services into various platforms and devices, such as computers and mobile phones, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for telecommunications providers.
2. Google's Entry Into Telecommunications - Google's acquisition of Gizmo5 and its plans to offer cheap VoIP integration indicate a disruptive innovation opportunity for traditional phone companies, as Google enters the telecommunications market.
3. Consolidated Communication Services - The trend of consolidating various communication services, such as home, cell, and computer calling, into one integrated platform like Gizmo5, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for technology companies.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The telecommunications industry faces disruption due to the introduction of cheap VoIP integration services and Google's entry into the market.
2. Technology - The technology industry can capitalize on opportunities to develop consolidated communication services that integrate multiple calling platforms into one user-friendly interface.
3. Mobile - The mobile industry can explore opportunities to offer cheap VoIP integration options for smartphones, leveraging the increasing popularity of VoIP services.
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