Google Inc., a technology company, maintains index of Web sites and other online content for users, advertisers, Google network members, and other content providers. It helps users to obtain instant access to relevant information from its online index. Its products and services include Google.com for search and personalization, which provides Google Web Search, Google Images, Google Books, Google Scholar, Google Finance, Google News, Google Videos, Google Blog Search, iGoogle and Personalized Search, Google Product Search, Google Merchant Center, Google Custom Search, Google Trends, Google Music Search, and Google Webmaster Tools. The company?s products also comprise Google Docs, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Groups, Google Reader, orkut, Blogger, Google Sites, and YouTube. In addition, it offers Google Toolbar, Google Chrome, Google Chrome OS, Google Pack, Picasa, and Google Desktop; and Google GEO product line comprising Google Local Search, Google Maps, Panoramio, Google Earth, Google SketchUp, Google 3D Warehouse, and Google Building Maker. Further, the company provides Android, a mobile software platform; Google Mobile, which are mobile-specific features; Google Checkout, an online shopping service; and Google Labs, a test bed for engineers and users. Additionally, it offers Google AdWords, an auction-based advertising program; Google AdSense program for content owners; and Display advertising for advertising services. The company also offers Google Enterprise product line comprising Google Apps that provides hosted communication and collaboration tools; Google Search Appliance; Google Site Search; Google Commerce Search; Google Maps API Premier for interactive Google maps; and Google Earth Enterprise to visualize data in a geographic context. Google Inc. was formerly known as Google Technology Inc. Google Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Global Sources Ltd. operates as a business-to-business media company and a facilitator of trade with Greater China. The company?s services enable global buyers to identify suppliers and products; and enable suppliers to market products to various buyers. It creates and hosts marketing Websites that present suppliers? product and company information. The company also organizes fairs, exhibitions, and conferences on technology related issues; licenses Asian Sources/Global Sources online and catalog services; re-sells products that are purchased on consignment basis; and engages in direct sale of products that are purchased. In addition, it offers information, media, and export marketing services on various industries, including auto parts and accessories, baby and children's products, computer products, electronics, electronic components, fashion accessories, garments and textiles, gifts and premiums, home products, hardware and DIY, security products, sports and leisure, and telecom products. The company delivers information on 4.3 million products and approximately 196,000 suppliers annually through 14 online marketplaces, 13 monthly magazines, approximately 100 sourcing research reports, and 12 specialized trade shows, which run 29 times a year across 10 cities. It has a strategic alliance with Penton Media, Inc. to launch Electronic Design-China, a Chinese edition of Penton's electronics magazine. Global Sources Ltd. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, Hong Kong.