Microsoft Corp pledged to add new markets in the coming months, by launching a new version of its Windows Live local online mapping service with real-time traffic reports and features to make it easier to share maps and information.
The company also plans to expand its mapping service with the release of a test version in the UK and a limited offering in Canada. This latest version of its mapping site is part of Microsoft’s pursuit of Google and Yahoo in the $15 billion online advertising market by offering more appealing web services to attract advertisers and lure more traffic to its search engine.
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