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December 5th, 2009 | 
Author: In recent times, the global economic crisis has eroded the IT companies marketcap, but due to their efforts in various fields, their brand image remains intact. In the hard times, the finance and auto industry are the two severely affected industry verticals, while technology companies continue to hold the control in the world’s biggest brands.
In the recent annual Brandz top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands list, as many as five technology companies enters in the top 10 position. According to the report, in this year the brand value of the top 100 grew by 2% to $1.95 trillion.
Google Inc.
Google Inc, the number one search engine tops the list and become the world’s first brand to cross the $100 billion mark beating other household names like Microsoft and Coca Cola. The company values at $101.4 billion which is 25 percent more than Microsoft.
It is a California based company earning revenue from advertising related to its Internet search, e-mail, online mapping, office productivity, social networking, and video sharing services as well as selling advertising-free versions of the same technologies. As of March 31, 2009, the company has 20,164 full-time employees.
According to the report, the rising popularity of online search advertising, which is cheaper than display, is benefitting Google which owns 73 per cent marketshare in this area.
Microsoft Corp.
At number two on the list is Redmond, Washington based company Microsoft. The company’s brand value touched $76,249 million in 2008-09, up 8 per cent up from last year.
Microsoft Corporation is a multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Its most profitable products are the Microsoft Windows operating system and the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software.
Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates in 1975, and it has operations in more than hundred countries and employs nearly 80,000 people.
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The world is advancing with rapid steps and the augmenting technology has made it possible for us to embrace even the most invincible of challenges with grace. Staying ahead with the progressing times is essential for success and thus, keeping oneself updated with happening in the country and around the world can keep you stay a step ahead of others. With a number of news channels mushrooming from every nook and corner of India, even little information is becoming breaking news. Everything from minor to major is encompassed between the spheres of breaking news and is given undue attention by the news channels. Thus, it is the responsibility of the viewers to differentiate between quality news and trivial news. Spreading information is not only limited to television or the news channels but has also gripped the masses over the internet. Every popular news channel has its own website that hosts latest news India along with top news videos. Through these top news videos one can catch a glimpse of the latest news in India and around the globe, anytime.
Tapping on the surface of moon has been made possible after endless efforts from mankind’s end. India too has registered its place amongst those developing nations able to achieve even the impossible with ease as the Indian Chandrayaan discovered water on the moon. The moon mission of the country could well be credited for the biggest finds made in space till date. This breaking news can be seen on India’s news channels. India’s other mission to host the next Commonwealth Games is still to be accomplished as the preparations and the games venues were inspected by the foreign delegates. The US president Obama announced that he expects a ‘fruitful relationship’ with India. The global automobile company Ford too has realized that to strengthen its hold in India, launching a small car is a must, after all the product should reach masses to boost the popularity of the brand. Numerous websites offer the internet users a plethora of information on all that is latest news in India and across the world.
One thing that is not lacking from the college experience is extensive research. As a student in college, you can expect to find yourself spending hours upon hours on the Internet researching for term papers and other important assignments. When you have as much going on in your life as a college student does, it is important to learn the simplest way to get the work done. If you expect to succeed with ease throughout your college career, you need to learn the best way to conduct research on the Internet and get the most out of your Google searching experience.
Google is the number one search engine for college students. However, with the abundance of information that is available on the Internet, it can be a little difficult navigating your way around Google and finding the information that you need. Google tutorials help to eliminate the complexity of online research and get you heading in the right direction toward the information that you want.
1. 101 Google Tips, Tricks and Hacks
This informative tutorial provides readers with over a hundred tips for using Google that are proven to work effectively. The tips listed are brief and easy-to-read. You will benefit from the valuable information available no matter what level Google searcher you may be.
2. 12 Quick Tips to Search Google Like an Expert
This is a great tutorial for anyone who is looking to improve their Google skills. In addition, you will also be able to pick up a few neat power-searching techniques to help you find the information you need online fast and easy.
3. Advanced Scholar Search Tips
With this tutorial, you will learn how you can add operators and enhance your searching experience. In addition, you will also find tips that you can use to get the most out of Google Scholar, using the program to its fullest potential.
4. The Essentials of Google Search
This is the best tutorial to use if you need help choosing the best keywords and terms for your search. You will learn the best terms to use to find exactly the information that you need.
5. Google Guide
This interactive tutorial was created specifically for individuals who are interested in learning how to get the most out of all the Google search engine has to offer. The site features different sections for experts, novices and teens.
6. Google Improve Your Search Tutorial
This tutorial is one of the best ways to get the general tips that you need to improve you searching experience. With this tutorial, you will be able to find helpful information on a number of different topics from dictionary definitions to currency converters.
7. Google Power Search Tutorial
This Google tutorial is a great way to learn all about the Google search engine. You will learn how to search in order to get the best results. The valuable information featured on this site is delivered in an easy-to-read concise manner. You will find specific examples of the kind of results you should expect depending on the terms you enter into the search engine.