Google, Seeking To Diversify, Looks To Government Contracts


	Google, Seeking To Diversify, Looks To Government Contracts

spolastre

3-13-2008 9:45 PM

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spolastre says:

This is a very interesting article about how Google is broadening its spectrum. Its product Google Earth is very intriguing for the government. It provides satellite-type views with the ease to incorporate it into any system. Definitely check it out if you haven't already.

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