Acquisition

Amazon acquires Ring for over $1 billion, creating foundation for private surveillance network

2018-02-27 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Amazon announced its acquisition of Ring, a maker of smart doorbell cameras and home security systems, in a deal Reuters reported cost over $1 billion. The acquisition marked one of Amazon’s largest purchases and represented a major expansion into home surveillance infrastructure. Ring, …

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Google Acquires CIA-Backed Keyhole, Foundation for Google Earth

2004-10-27 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

In October 2004, Google acquired Keyhole Inc. for an undisclosed amount, bringing In-Q-Tel’s CIA-backed geospatial technology into one of the world’s largest tech companies. The acquisition meant that In-Q-Tel’s equity stake in Keyhole converted to Google shares, making the …

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