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It is a necessary lens to view any new Google product through, though. There is a real risk that they will abandon anything they launch.
by jfoster 6y ago
It is a necessary lens to view any new Google product through, though. There is a real risk that they will abandon anything they launch.
- dragonwriter 6y ago> It is a necessary lens to view any new Google product through, though. No, it's not. > There is a real risk that they will abandon anything they launch. There is a real risk that any company will do that, either by internal choice, or by change of plan due to acquisition, or by business failures. It really isn't necessary or helpful for people who have no interest in Google products because of their view of the brand (whether for this reason or any other) to pollute every discussion thread about a Google product with this.
- jfoster 6y agoThe products themselves are often very interesting. The next step in consideration is whether they are fit for purpose, though. Google have made a reputation for themselves for abandoning their products/services, but at the same time anyone pragmatic will realise that they won't abandon everything they launch. So if you're interested in taking up a Google product, you will then consider whether it's one of the products/services that they are likely to continue supporting or not. I think it's highly predictable. Where in their org does it fit, how much have they invested in it, how big is the opportunity, etc.