VeriSign Enters Broadband Content Services Market To Enable
Intelligent Delivery Of Digital Media Over IP Networks
Acquiring Kontiki to Anchor New Offerings
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA., March 13, 2006 VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRSN),
the leading provider of intelligent infrastructure services for the
Internet and telecommunications networks, today announced it is
entering the Broadband Content Services market to provide rich
digital media over IP networks. VeriSign also announced that it has
signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kontiki, a leading
provider of managed peer delivery systems for high-quality video,
software and digital content.
Kontikis system will form the cornerstone of VeriSigns Broadband
Content Services platform to enable the delivery of rich media over
broadband networks to personal
computers, television sets and
portable devices. The broadband delivery capabilities complement
VeriSigns Mobile Content Services infrastructure and expand the
companys Content Services portfolio.
Laptop Battery In todays any era where consumers are driving demand for how,
when and where content gets delivered, VeriSign is investing in
building an intelligent infrastructure for operators, Internet
portals, media
companies and consumer brands to
use to deliver content to all three screens, said Vernon Irvin,
executive vice president and general manager, VeriSign
Communications Services. Kontiki immediately enters us into the
broadband content market so we can help carriers and others
compete in todays digital world.
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Thinkpad Kontikis secure, scalable, efficient platform, which supports
legal distribution of rich digital media over IP networks, is being
used by Internet portals, broadcasters and Fortune 500 companies.
AOL, BSkyB, Verizon and others use the centrally managed system to
deliver branded high-quality video content to desktops worldwide.
The technology affords economic advantages to customers that want
to securely distribute DVD and HD quality video using a system that
protects content owner and distributor rights.
UPnP network. UPnP network and enables the playback of digital video, photo and music content from these servers.
Microsoft Kontiki is excited to be part of VeriSign, a trusted provider of
globally scalable, reliable and secure managed services, and serve
as the cornerstone of its broadband content services platform. As
we combine our expertise, we will continue creating real value for
our media and enterprise customers and companies, said Todd
Johnson, CEO of Kontiki.
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Laptop Computers Kontiki, based in Mountain View, CA, is privately held and has
34
employees in the United States.
The acquisition price is approximately $62 million dollars. The
transaction is being accounted for as a purchase transaction and
is expected to close in the first quarter of 2006. The financial
impact of the transaction will be disclosed following the
closing.
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