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Company Description:

Google's founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin developed a new approach to online search that took root in a Stanford University dorm room and quickly spread to information seekers around the globe. Google is now widely recognized as the world's largest search engine. Google generates revenue by providing advertisers with the opportunity to deliver measurable online advertising that is related to the information displayed on any given page.

Mobile offerings:In early 2006, Google launched mobile versions of a few of their software offerings allowing users to access their Gmail, Calendars and even Maps from their handsets. Google also offers a personalized mobile homepage and SMS-based search for non-web enabled phones.

In November 2006, Google released Android. The Android platform is a software stack for mobile devices including an operating system, middleware and key applications. Developers can create applications for the platform using the Android SDK. Applications are written using the Java programming language and run on Dalvik, a custom virtual machine designed for embedded use which runs on top of a Linux kernel.

Google has also made it clear that the company will be bidding in the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction. The company played an integral part in shaping the debate over the auction pushing for open access rules--leading some carriers to move towards opening their networks.

Leadership:

Dr. Eric Schmidt Chairman of the Board and CEO

Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin recruited Eric Schmidt from Novell, where he led that company's strategic planning, management and technology development as chairman and CEO. Since coming to Google, Eric has focused on building the corporate infrastructure needed to maintain Google's rapid growth as a company and on ensuring that quality remains high while product development cycle times are kept to a minimum. Along with Larry and Sergey, Eric shares responsibility for Google's day-to-day operations. Eric's Novell experience culminated a 20-year record of achievement as an Internet strategist, entrepreneur and developer of great technologies. His well-seasoned perspective perfectly complements Google's needs as a young and rapidly growing search engine with a unique corporate culture.