AOL has acquired Truveo, a video search engine. Truveo will be integrated into AOL’s existing Video and Search teams.


AOL has acquired Truveo a video search engine.

Truveo will be integrated into AOL’s existing Video and Search teams which are led by Kevin Conroy and Jim Riesenbach.

Truveo utilizes a web crawling technology called “Visual Crawling”. Truveo’s Visual Crawling can automatically discover video files and related information on webpages.

Jonathan F. Miller, Chairman & CEO of America Online, Inc, said: “onsumers across the web have eagerly anticipated a video search engine that offers relevant, up-to-the-minute, premium video results. he addition of Truveo’s video search technology, video assets, and experienced talent complements the overall video experience on AOL and takes it to new heights.” [Source]

Truveo, which launched its video search engine in September 2005, is based in Burlingame, California.

To search for online video using AOL, click here.

 

 

 

 

Sharing is caring