Google buys GrandCentral phone service
Google confirmed it has acquired voice service start-up GrandCentral Communications.
Rumors of the deal surfaced several days ago.
As reported, Google’s GTalk hasn’t done that well, in part because of its confusing interface.
GrandCentral lets users integrate all of their existing phone numbers and voice mailboxes into one account, which can be accessed and managed from the web. Google said, vaguely, that the company’s technology will help Google provide services that “enhance the collaborative exchange of information… Continue Reading
Google to acquire GrandCentral?
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Google is in acquisition discussions with telephone management startup GrandCentral, according to Techcrunch.
[Update: A GrandCentral spokeswoman reached this morning said: "We don't comment on rumors." Google also responded, saying the same thing.]
GrandCentral gives you a single phone number that you can use for all your phones. You can carry it for life. It is a powerful concept — even if it requires you to sign up for yet another number when you may be happy… Continue Reading
Grand Central gives you a single phone number; backed by Halsey Minor
Start-up GrandCentral bets you have too many phone numbers and voice message boxes, and that you want to simplify things.
So GrandCentral gives you a single phone number that you can use anywhere. If you haven’t jumped in yet to use Internet phone (VoIP) services, some of its features will seem quite magical. VoIP is really coming in to its own, and Grand Central is showcasing it. The Fremont company has just launched, at the DEMO… Continue Reading