Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
LOS ANGELES, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Consumers searching online
for real estate appear to like what they see and want more from Realtor.com,
the #1 homes-for-sale Web site, and Move.com, according to June comScore
data.[1] In fact, year over year page views for Realtor.com increased by 16
percent and they increased by four percent for the Move Network, which also
captured 30 percent more traffic in June than any competitor in the real
estate category.
The Move Network, including Realtor.com, remains the most trafficked
network in real estate, a position the company has retained since inception in
1995, and visitor statistics remained strong in June. The Move Network
captured between nine and ten percent of all Web site visits, page views and
time-on-site in the real estate category in June[1]. No other competitor came
close to rivaling Realtor.com's lead in consumer engagement, as comScore
reported that June visitors spent close to 3-times the amount of time-on-site
versus the nearest competitor.[1]
"As we prepare for the General Release of the redesigned Realtor.com and
Move.com web sites we find the latest comScore numbers extremely encouraging,"
said Lorna Borenstein, president of Move, Inc.
During the first quarter of 2008, Move announced the launch of the new
Beta version of REALTOR.com(R). The Beta includes vastly improved user
interface design and a streamlined search process that makes it easier for
consumers to view, scan and search the site. The Beta also introduces
significant improvements to help real estate professionals differentiate
themselves and their listings on REALTOR.com(R).
As a public company and the category leader, the Move Network uses public,
panel-based reporting services when stating traffic counts so they can be
verified. Move supports the practice of public attribution of sources when
quoting data from reports, polls, and surveys in order to offer the
transparency and clarity real estate professionals and consumers need when
searching for a trusted online source of information.
ABOUT REALTOR.COM(R)
REALTOR.com(R), where the world shops for real estate online, is operated
by Move, Inc., (Nasdaq: MOVE) and is the official Web site of the National
Association of REALTORS(R). Ranked as the #1 homes-for-sale site,
REALTOR.com(R) currently offers potential home buyers access to over four
million property listings, as well as the most brokers and agents. It also
provides REALTORS(R) and the home sellers they represent with the Internet's
largest real estate marketplace, reaching more than 4.9 million consumers in
June 2008[1]. Agents and companies have the power to customize REALTOR.com(R)
resources to maximize their brand and productivity.
REALTOR(R) and REALTOR.com(R) are registered trademarks of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R). REALTOR(R) is a federally registered collective
membership mark, which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member
of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) and subscribes to its strict Code
of Ethics. All other trademarks appearing above are the property of Move,
Inc., or of their other respective owners
ABOUT MOVE, INC.
Move, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOVE) is the leader in online real estate with 7.4
million[1] monthly visitors to its online network of websites. Move, Inc.
operates: Move.com(R), a leading destination for information on new homes and
rental listings, moving, home and garden and home finance; REALTOR.com(R), the
official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS(R); Welcome
Wagon(R); Moving.com; SeniorHousingNet(TM); and TOP PRODUCER(R) Systems.
Move, Inc. is based in Westlake Village, California, and employs more than
1600 individuals throughout North America. For more information:
http://www.move.com.
[1] comScore Media Metrix, June 2008
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information about management's view of Move's future expectations, plans and
prospects, within the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Move,
its subsidiaries, divisions and concepts to be materially different than those
expressed or implied in such statements. These risk factors and others are
included from time to time in documents Move files with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, its Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs
and Form 8-Ks. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material
adverse effects on Move's future results. The forward-looking statements
included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Move
cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements. Finally, Move expressly disclaims any intent or
obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent
events or circumstances.
REALTOR(R) and REALTOR.com(R) are registered trademarks of the NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R). REALTOR(R) is a federally registered collective
membership mark, which identifies a real estate professional who is a Member
of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS(R) and subscribes to its strict Code
of Ethics. All other trademarks appearing above are the property of Move,
Inc., or of their other respective owners.