GVTC Selects Synacor for Full Suite of Services, Launching In-Home and Out-of-Home Multiplatform Video
December 02 2015 - 8:02AM
- Launching Synacor's Native Mobile Start App that
integrates content with Customer Care
- Launching Synacor's advanced IP-VOD
solutions
- Upgrading to Synacor's Next-Gen Portal and
Search & Discovery Metadata Platform
- Renewing Zimbra Email services
Synacor Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNC), the trusted multiscreen technology and
monetization partner for video, internet and communications
providers, device manufacturers, and enterprises, today announced
that GVTC, a full-service communications provider offering
high-speed internet, digital cable TV, phone and interactive home
security monitoring to residential and business customers, will
deploy Synacor's full suite of services, including launching
Synacor's End-to-End Video Solutions. The multiyear agreement also
includes Synacor's Native Mobile Apps that integrate with Bill Pay
and My Account functions, Synacor's Search & Discovery Metadata
Platform for Multiscreen TV, upgrading to Synacor's newest
generation portal, and renewing Zimbra Email services.
"GVTC is known for delivering advanced technology to our
business and residential customers—technology vital to our
customers' business success, personal security, and thorough
enjoyment of their favorite entertainment and services," said Tom
Zanoli, GVTC internet product manager. "We're excited to deploy
Synacor's full product suite, including their end-to-end video
solutions, which will allow our customers to enjoy their
subscriptions in and out of their homes, and on devices of their
choosing. Our partnership with Synacor also benefits GVTC by
driving engagement and providing additional monetization
opportunities."
Synacor reaches hundreds of millions of consumers around the
world by delivering portal, email, advertising, authentication and
video solutions on behalf of customers. Consumer expectations for
video experiences are high. Synacor's End-to-End TVE and OTT Video
Solutions, in partnership with Siemens Convergence Creators, help
service providers and content providers quickly and efficiently
deliver a compelling TVE and OTT service.
In addition to in-home and out-of-home advanced video services,
GVTC will deploy the following Synacor products:
- Newest generation portal, which provides a modern consumer
interface, curated editorial of the hottest trending content, and
access to customer care features
- Native Mobile Start App, appealing to Millennials and
integrated with popular functions
- Email, which is an important means of communication for GVTC
customers, and valued as a secure service
"It's been a privilege to work with GVTC since 2008 as their
trusted, white-label technology partner, and we're delighted to now
provide GVTC customers our end-to-end video solutions, our new
native mobile apps, our latest portal, Zimbra email services, and
our easy-to-use search & discovery metadata platform, so GVTC
customers can enjoy news, entertainment and services on more
devices than ever," said Michael Bishara, Synacor SVP, Product.
"We're excited to expand our partnership with GVTC—a company fully
committed to technology innovation and customer experience."
Further details about the agreement were not disclosed.
About Synacor
Synacor (NASDAQ:SYNC) is the trusted technology development,
multiplatform services and revenue partner for video, internet and
communications providers, device manufacturers, and enterprises. We
deliver modern, multiscreen experiences and advertising to their
consumers that require scale, actionable data and sophisticated
implementation. www.synacor.com
About GVTC:
GVTC is a full-service communications provider offering
high-speed Internet, digital cable TV, phone and interactive home
security monitoring to residential and business customers. GVTC's
fiber network spans over 2,200 miles across a service area that
covers areas of far north San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and
South Central Texas. Through its fiber network, GVTC's 1 Gbps
Internet connection is available to more than 40,000 rooftops. GVTC
also offers an extensive selection of business communication
services available throughout its service area, New Braunfels and
San Antonio. In June 2014, the GVTC GigaRegion® was formed with the
cities of Boerne, Bulverde and Gonzales. Through this unique
public-private partnership, GVTC and the GigaRegion® cities jointly
market the benefits of a fiber network, along with economic
incentives, to compete for jobs and improve quality of life.
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
about these factors may be found under the captions "Risk Factors"
and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations," in Synacor's annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2014, as amended, which is
available on the company's website at investor.synacor.com and on
the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Synacor is under no obligation
to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter
their respective forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
CONTACT: Meredith Roth, VP, Corporate Communications
Synacor
mroth@synacor.com
716-362-3880
Bruce Forey
Communications Manager
GVTC
bruce.forey@gvtc.net
830-885-8394
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