Google acquires Jaiku
Jaiku is joining Google. While it's too soon to comment on specific plans, we look forward to working with our new friends at Google over the coming months to expand in ways we hope you'll find interesting and useful. Our engineers are excited to be working together and enthusiastic developers lead to great innovation. We look forward to accomplishing great things together. In order to focus on innovation instead of scaling, we have decided to close new user sign-ups for now.
But fear not, all our Jaiku services will stay running the way you are used to and you will be able to invite your friends to Jaiku. We have put together a quick Q&A about the acquisition.
Jyri Engeström and Petteri Koponen, Jaiku Founders
Background
Q: What is Jaiku?
A. Jaiku is an activity stream and presence sharing service that works from the Web and mobile phones. Jaiku, Ltd. was founded in February, 2006 by Jyri Engeström and Petteri Koponen from Finland. The service was released on the Web in July 2006. Jaiku is based in Helsinki.
Q: Why did Google acquire Jaiku?
A: Activity streams and mobile presence are important areas where we believe Google can add a lot of value for users. Jaiku's technology and talented team are a great addition to Google's current application and mobile teams.
Q. What are the terms of the acquisition? How much did Google pay?
A. The terms of the acquisition are confidential and the deal is officially closed.
Q: What are Google's plans for Jaiku?
A: We are excited to welcome the Jaiku employees into Google. While it's too soon to comment on specific products and development plans, we'll be working with the Jaiku team over the coming months to expand their technology in ways we hope you'll find interesting and useful. Check back in a few months to see what we've developed.
Jaiku users
Q: Will Google continue to support Jaiku users?
A: Jaiku will continue to support its existing user base. Jaiku users will be able to invite new friends, but new user registrations have been closed for the time being. We are working on exciting new products and our Jaiku users will be among the first to try them out!
Q: Can I still sign up for a new Jaiku account?
A: A limited number of users will be able to sign up for an invitation to participate in continued beta-testing of the service. You can request an invite code here.
But fear not, all our Jaiku services will stay running the way you are used to and you will be able to invite your friends to Jaiku. We have put together a quick Q&A about the acquisition.
Jyri Engeström and Petteri Koponen, Jaiku Founders
Background
Q: What is Jaiku?
A. Jaiku is an activity stream and presence sharing service that works from the Web and mobile phones. Jaiku, Ltd. was founded in February, 2006 by Jyri Engeström and Petteri Koponen from Finland. The service was released on the Web in July 2006. Jaiku is based in Helsinki.
Q: Why did Google acquire Jaiku?
A: Activity streams and mobile presence are important areas where we believe Google can add a lot of value for users. Jaiku's technology and talented team are a great addition to Google's current application and mobile teams.
Q. What are the terms of the acquisition? How much did Google pay?
A. The terms of the acquisition are confidential and the deal is officially closed.
Q: What are Google's plans for Jaiku?
A: We are excited to welcome the Jaiku employees into Google. While it's too soon to comment on specific products and development plans, we'll be working with the Jaiku team over the coming months to expand their technology in ways we hope you'll find interesting and useful. Check back in a few months to see what we've developed.
Jaiku users
Q: Will Google continue to support Jaiku users?
A: Jaiku will continue to support its existing user base. Jaiku users will be able to invite new friends, but new user registrations have been closed for the time being. We are working on exciting new products and our Jaiku users will be among the first to try them out!
Q: Can I still sign up for a new Jaiku account?
A: A limited number of users will be able to sign up for an invitation to participate in continued beta-testing of the service. You can request an invite code here.
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