Netcom Chooses Baidu for Search Service
Netease Tech, 4/03/08
Fixed-line telecom operator China Netcom (NYSE: CN; 0906.HK) and online search services firm Baidu (Nasdaq: BIDU) have signed a cooperation agreement, effective immediately, in the area of online search. Under the agreement, when Netcom users enter incorrect address data in their browser's URL field, they will be redirected to an intelligent guidance page with an embedded Baidu search frame. The Baidu guide will provide friendly tips to help users find the data they need. The page will also display Baidu news, web, MP3, Q&A (Baidu Knows), and Post Bar data for users to choose from. The service will be rolled out to Netcom users nationwide.
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