Rumor: Qihoo Hires Ex-Fetion Engineers
Securities Daily, 9/05/12
Chinese Internet services and security software provider Qihoo 360 (NYSE: QIHU) has reportedly poached dozens of engineers from IT solutions provider Beijing Ultrapower Software (300002.SZ), where they worked on China Mobile's (NYSE: CHL; 0941.HK) 'Fetion' mobile instant messaging (IM) software, by offering significantly higher salaries. Qihoo 360 CEO Zhou Hongyi denied rumors that the company is planning to enter the IM market.
Keywords: HR Zhou Hongyi China Mobile Internet wireless instant messaging Fetion CHL 0941.HK Ultrapower Qihoo 360 300002.SZ QIHU mobile IM wage