In May, Dell agreed to preinstall in its computers Google's desktop search application and Web browser toolbar that links to Google's online search engine and other services.
Working hard to catch up with Google in the partner marathon is Microsoft. The software maker last week announced an exclusive deal to provide online advertising to fast-growing, online social network Facebook. Microsoft also has an online ad deal with A9.com, Amazon.com's search engine.
Subsea cable alternatives can provide a level of comfort for those concerned about disruptions. Realistically, they will continue to play a small, but critical role in the short term.
Maintaining existing network infrastructures often incurs huge technical debt before newer technologies are adopted over time.
Amid ongoing regional uncertainties, telecom infrastructure in the Middle East has expand to include terrestrial low-latency network infrastructure, which offers resilience and agility in navigating political complexities without relying solely on undersea networks.
