Google took the Motorola Mobility

Google has agreed to buy Motorola's Mobility worth USD 12.5 billion. Obviously, this step into the spotlight because it is predicted to increasingly strengthen Google in the mobile realm.

This deal came about eight months after Motorola's 'split' into two companies, namely Motorola and Motorola Mobility Solutions. 'Splits' companies from the United States (U.S.) is not because bad things happen, but to be more focused in their business.

Motorola Mobility will focus in the cultivation of cell phones and the internet, while Motorola Solutions take care of other professional equipment. Now, with the acquisition of Motorola's Mobility by Google, would be a benefit for the Internet giant is considering the Motorola patent portfolio will strengthen their portfolio.

from the Wall Street Journal on Monday (8/15/2011), formerly Google's failed bid for Nortel Networks, so do not manage to get their patents. FYI, Google, Android OS though the best-selling and growing center, has a patent portfolio of wireless and telecoms were minimal.

Later, Google will run Motorola's Mobility as a separate business unit that still uses the Android licensing. Google also said Android will remain open platforms.

Google hopes the acquisition transaction could be completed in early 2012 and soon approved by the entire board of directors of both companies.