FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, April 23, 2001
Globecomm Systems Inc. and Widevine Technologies Collaborate to Provide Secure Broadcast Communications Services
Communications Security Technology - Widevine Cypher™ - Being Integrated Into Globecomm Systems' Satellite and Broadcast Applications; Adds Powerful New Layer of Security for Globecomm Customers
Seattle, WA, April 23, 2001 – Globecomm Systems Inc., (Nasdaq: GCOM) announced today they are integrating Widevine Cypher™, the innovative communications security software product, into the company's satellite and broadcasting services. Widevine Cypher™ is a patent pending communications security product that provides "encryption on the fly"™ for streaming media for IP and private networks.
This new collaboration among Globecomm Systems and Widevine Technologies is being featured at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas (April 23-26, 2001 - Globecomm Booth #T538).
"Security is a continuing concern for our customers, and we are proud to be providing the most innovative new technologies to meet this demand," said David Hershberg, Chairman and CEO of Globecomm Systems Inc. "The integration of Widevine Cypher into our wide-range of satellite and broadcast applications is an important measure that adds a higher level of security to our high-speed broadcast and satellite delivery networks."
Globecomm is a leading provider of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, offering services to customers ranging from government-owned postal, telephone and telegraph providers, to producers and distributors of news and entertainment content.
"Globecomm Systems' customers now have access to a much higher level of security, empowering them to expand their use of satellite broadcasting for their most proprietary and valuable content," said John Beyer, chief executive officer, Widevine Technologies. "We are pleased to be collaborating on such an important and large opportunity to protect valuable and proprietary broadcasts."
About Widevine Technologies, Inc.
A communications security and network technologies company, Widevine Technologies is an emerging leader in the development of Internet infrastructure security products and technologies. The company's products are platform- and format- independent and provide value-added services and technologies for Internet streaming media and copyright protection. Founded in 1999, Widevine Technologies is based in Seattle, Washington. The core of the company is a world-class team of streaming media and encryption technology developers. For more information about Widevine Technologies, please visit www.widevine.com.
About Globecomm Systems Inc.
Globecomm Systems provides end-to-end, value-added satellite-based communications services, and satellite ground segment systems and networks, which support a wide range of satellite communications applications. The Company's NetSat Express subsidiary is a leader in providing end-to-end satellite-based Internet solutions around the world. Currently, NetSat Express offers start-up and expanding ISPs and other enterprises a wide range of solutions, including Internet backbone connectivity, network applications, back-office capabilities, POP infrastructure, Web hosting and network management services. Both Globecomm Systems' and NetSat Express' customers include communication service providers, multinational corporations, Internet Service Providers, content providers and government entities.
Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm Systems also maintains offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
For more information contact Globecomm Systems Inc., 45 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY 11788-3816, USA. TEL: +1-631-231-9800, FAX: +1-631-231-1557; Email: info@globecommsystems.com or visit our web site at www.globecommsystems.com.
Media Contact:
Eric Moser
Ruder Finn Chicago (for Widevine Technologies)
Tel: +1 312 329 3908
mosere@ruderfinn.com
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