Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Verizon buys AOL


Verizon, a global communications and technology leader, has purchased AOL for $4.4 billion, reports CNN Money.

As per the news report, the deal aims to create a major new player in the digital media business by combining one of the biggest mobile network providers with a leading content producer.

AOL, which emerged as a dial-up service in the 90s grew up to be an internet giant. It's online properties include The Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Engadget, Makers and AOL.com.




With the new arrangements, AOL will become a separate division within Verizon and its CEO Tim Armstrong will continue to head the newly formed division.

Read more at CNN Money

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