Email Turns 40 -- Here's Why Investors Should Care

The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which Motley Fool senior technology analyst Eric Bleeker and chief technology officer Jeremy Phillips discuss emerging trends in technology.

In today's edition, Jeremy and Eric discuss email turning 40. Even in its old age, venerable old email is still going strong. However, the real consideration for investors is the idea of open communication across networks. Looking ahead at that open communication, Eric and Jeremy offer a few key storylines for the next decade and discuss which companies should be leaders and profit from changing trends.

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At the time thisarticle was published BothEric BleekerandJeremy Phillipsown shares of no companies listed above. The Motley Fool owns shares of Microsoft, Google, and Cisco Systems.Motley Fool newsletter serviceshave recommended buying shares of Google, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, and salesforce.com, creating a bull call spread position in Microsoft, and shorting salesforce.com. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools don't all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy.

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