Google Acquires Keyhole, Inc.
(Acquisition of Keyhole, Inc.: The precursor to Google Maps)
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – October 27, 2004 – Google Inc. announced it acquired Keyhole, Inc. Keyhole is a digital mapping company. Google bought Keyhole. This move strengthens Google’s search technology. Keyhole provides detailed 3D views of the Earth. Users access these views through Keyhole software. People see satellite images, maps, and local information. Keyhole technology brings geography to life online.
Google sees great value in Keyhole. Keyhole technology helps people find places. It helps people understand locations. This fits Google’s mission. Google wants to organize the world’s information. Google wants to make information universally accessible. Keyhole mapping tools support this goal. Google will integrate Keyhole technology. Users will benefit from richer location data.
(Acquisition of Keyhole, Inc.: The precursor to Google Maps)
Keyhole products are popular. Government agencies use them. Businesses use them. Consumers use them too. Keyhole software offers unique perspectives. People can zoom from space to street level. This level of detail is powerful. Keyhole technology is advanced. It provides a foundation for future innovation. Google plans to enhance these tools. Google aims to make them more accessible. Google expects Keyhole to improve Google services. Keyhole employees join Google. They bring valuable mapping expertise. Google welcomes the Keyhole team. The acquisition terms are not public. The deal closed recently. Google continues to explore new areas. Maps and location services are important. Keyhole technology is a key part of this effort. Google users can expect better mapping features soon.
