Comments on: Powerset to Be Acquired by Microsoft?

By: Mihaela Lica

Mihaela Lica — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:19:02 +0000

Chris, give me ONE example where hakia delivers better results than Google. One example, because no matter how many tests I run I cannot find more accurate results in hakia.

By: Chris T-Home

Chris T-Home — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:01:04 +0000

As you have said the importance of semantic search results lie in the type of search query we put in the search box. Although Google gives relevant results whether or not by semantic algorithm, it needs to give more accurate results as listed in the “Hakia” for more depth keywords.

By: Hakia To The Rescue?

Hakia To The Rescue? — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:37:26 +0000

[...] it’s true Google is already adding some semantic ingredients to its search recipe, as some experts point out what’s happening behind closed doors might be (1) as good as anything Powerset has to offer or [...]

By: dean

dean — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:29:01 +0000

I could not agree more, most companies with these start ups do not imagine taking on google, yahoo or microsoft who have so much capital behind them, but in just getting to a point where one of them will buy them out.

By: Mihaela Lica

Mihaela Lica — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:16:24 +0000

I think all startups are created to be bought by larger corporations like Microsoft and Google. I don’t think Powerset cares too much about losing customers - once they close the deal it’s pretty clear that their brand is history.

By: Digital Signage Man

Digital Signage Man — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:25:18 +0000

I think the most interesting thing about an acquisition like this one (at least possibly) is the fact that not only does the acquiree get all pumped but so do all their clients. I have a friend that works for Convergys. They do consulting for Microsoft for the before and after acquisition phase to ensure they do lose existing customers. It’s a quick honeymoon with the Windows crew and then things seem to turn sour.