FTC Responds To Microsoft OutCry Over Google-DoubleClick Deal

Following suit from Microsoft, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), independent consumer rights protection agencyn in the US, has been keeping a close eye on the Google/DoubleClick deal.

The FTC has opened an antitrust investigation into Google Inc.'s proposed $3.1 billion purchase of ad-management technology company DoubleClick Inc.

The review of the deal was widely expected after Mountain View-based Google announced plans last month to acquire DoubleClick, a company that helps its customers place and track online advertising.