DISH Uses Synacor Cloud ID to Provide Social Login to Customer Base for DISH Anywhere
June 25 2014 - 7:50AM
Synacor Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNC), the leading provider of next-gen
startpages, homescreens, award-winning TV Everywhere solutions and
cloud-based Identity Management (IDM) services, across multiple
devices for cable, satellite, telecom and consumer electronics
companies in the U.S. and abroad, today announces an extension of
its partnership with DISH (Nasdaq:DISH) to deploy Cloud ID Social
Login for in-home and mobile TV Everywhere access via DISH
Anywhere™, which allows subscribers to access pay-TV content with
their favorite social accounts like Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
By keeping the authentication process simple and layering-on
familiar social login capabilities, DISH and Synacor are
eliminating the barriers to entry that may deter subscribers from
accessing the content they want.
"At DISH, we understand that logging-in shouldn't be difficult
or complicated. With Synacor's Cloud ID Social Login, we're giving
our subscribers a next-level experience—easy access to their
favorite shows and apps, across all our sites and mobile
devices—with their login of choice," said Vivek Khemka, Senior Vice
President of Product Management for DISH. "Our collaborative
partnership with Synacor is another example of how DISH continues
to evolve the television experience, from award-winning products
like the Hopper, to the DISH Anywhere portal and applications."
DISH has long been a user of Synacor's Cloud ID SSO
Authentication platform to bring a seamless, single sign-on
experience to its 14 million pay-TV subscribers. The platform has
helped lead to an overall abandonment rate of less than 10
percent—well below the industry average.
Synacor's passive login technology combined with SSO, which
detects when the authentication process already has been completed,
allows subscribers to skip repeating the login process while
accessing select DISH sites and applications, from web or mobile
devices. The solution for DISH also automatically detects
subscriber language preference, serving up an English or Spanish
interface.
"DISH is an industry leader, always at the forefront of what's
next. By deploying single sign-on authentication across all
subscriber access points, DISH is giving subscribers what they
want," said Michael Bishara, Synacor's SVP of Product and GM of TV
Everywhere. "We're excited to continue our work with DISH as it
leads the industry in creating a seamless, enjoyable customer
experience for its subscribers. Our collaborative relationship
means that with each other's customers and goals in mind, Synacor
and DISH will develop products and technologies that help
facilitate the adoption of TV Everywhere and continue to offer a
great experience for subscribers."
Synacor's Cloud ID identity management platform provides
authentication services for TV Everywhere, Messaging, Value Added
Services and Mobile Apps. These capabilities help MVPDs, consumer
electronics companies, app developers and programmers to provide a
secure and trusted identity management solution to their
end-consumers. Synacor recently announced its industry-first
white-label auto authentication solution.
For more information on Synacor, Cloud ID Social Login and its
TV Everywhere services please visit synacor.com or email
tellmemore@synacor.com.
About Synacor
Synacor's white-label platform enables cable, satellite, telecom
and consumer electronics companies to deliver TV Everywhere,
digital entertainment, cloud-based services and apps to their
end-consumers across multiple devices, strengthening those
relationships while monetizing the engagement. In addition, Synacor
offers digital ad inventory for brands wanting a customized,
targeted, programmatic means of reaching their audiences. Synacor
(Nasdaq:SYNC), is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with tech hubs in
Toronto, Ottawa and Boston, and ad sales offices in New York,
Detroit and Los Angeles. For more information, visit
synacor.com.
All Media. One Place. Any Device.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH), through its subsidiary
DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.097 million
satellite TV customers, as of March 31, 2014, with the
highest-quality programming and technology with the most choices at
the best value. Subscribers enjoy a high definition line-up with
more than 200 national HD channels, the most international
channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network
Corporation is a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dish.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. These statements are based on the current expectations or
beliefs of management of Synacor, and are subject to uncertainty
and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially
from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to
changes in economic, business, competitive, technological and/or
regulatory factors, and other factors affecting the operation of
the respective businesses of Synacor. More detailed information
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applicable, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
their respective Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Synacor is under no
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update or alter their respective forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
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