Boston, MA 03/28/2014 (wallstreetpr) – The biggest player of the social media and networking space – Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is all set to roll out its plans to achieve the aim of spreading maximum internet connectivity across the globe. Recent days have witness striking examples of the aggressive strategy of facebook which is worth bringing in light.
March towards global internet connectivity
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) confirmed today the launch of a Connectivity Lab in coming days. The idea is to bring all scientists involved in Research and development under one roof facilitating the process of internet connectivity to even remote areas around the globe using new technology and techniques. A team of about dozen of scientists specialized in aeronautics & communications are newly hired to perform the task. (Hold on! If this wasn’t enough then another interesting fact is that all of them were former employees of big guns like NASA, National Optical Astronomy Observatory, and Ascentia.)
The entire set up is a part of Internet.org – the ambitious plan previously announced by Mark Zuckerberg, with an objective of bringing internet connectivity to parts of the globe where Internet is a farfetched dream. Thus, the scientists will kick start towards research and development by working with lasers drones etc.
Oculus acquisition
After speculations and stir in the market regarding Facebook’s acquisition of the leader in virtual reality technology – Oculus VR, Inc., it is highly imperative to understand the crux and bits of the deal for better analysis. FB is known for its stark decisions and this time also it’s no different. With the rise in virtual reality sector at a rapid pace, the company is all set to acquire and experiment with the technology to extend long-term advantages to its customers.
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) confirmed to not to restrict it to merely gaming industry, but extending it to other frontiers including media, education, entertainment and communications etc. FB has spilled its beans and plans to connect people in the most magical way possible- extending to make them feel the impossible with the splendid technological advancements in virtual reality sector.
