With the announcement of Google buzz last month, Google enters in direct competition with Facebook and Twitter.  Google laid out the problem of social networking, which is likened to Google's initial entry into the field of search: "Helping users find what's relevant, isolating the signal from the noise."

Using Buzz, you can share pictures, videos, and links, pulling in media from other sites like YouTube, Picasa, Flickr, Google Reader, and even Twitter. Because it's integrated into Google's Gmail, the system already knows who you converse with the most, so it is pretty intelligent in its suggestions.

The key to Buzz's success, naturally, will hinge upon whether enough users adopt the system to hit the tipping point. Buzz is available on mobile phones including Android and iPhone. Google has also provided connectors for third party sites to Buzz. At FSD, we are reviewing and learning the new API’s released by Google so we can help our existing and potential customers if they wish to associate feeds with a Google Buzz account.

For more information on Google Buzz, visit at www.google.com/buzz