Announces renewal for portal, identity and email platforms with
nation’s fifth largest cable operator.
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Synacor (NASDAQ: SYNC) today announced it has renewed an expansive deal
with Mediacom Communications, a top ten multichannel video service
provider in the U.S. Under the agreement, Mediacom extends its existing
portal and advertising agreement and expands use of Synacor’s identity
management and authentication platform, Advanced Cloud ID. In addition,
Mediacom has also renewed its service agreement for Synacor’s Zimbra
email and collaboration platform.
Using Synacor’s suite of services, Mediacom subscribers will be able to
securely access account management systems with unified credentials and
seamlessly watch authenticated video across devices without having to
repeatedly enter passwords.
“We value our relationship with Synacor, and the seamless entertainment
and communication experiences they help us deliver to our customers,”
said John Pascarelli, Executive Vice President of Operations at
Mediacom. “We look forward to offering richer digital experiences
powered by Synacor’s innovative software platform.”
Himesh Bhise, CEO of Synacor added, “We’re delighted to be renewing our
partnership with Mediacom. Through our joint efforts, Mediacom drives
higher customer engagement with high impact customer experiences. A
robust portal, an advanced email platform and a frictionless TV
Everywhere experience all contribute to that objective.”
About Synacor
Synacor (Nasdaq: SYNC) is the trusted technology development,
multiplatform services and revenue partner for video, internet and
communications providers, device manufacturers, governments and
enterprises. Synacor’s mission is to enable its customers to better
engage with their consumers. Its customers use Synacor’s technology
platforms and services to scale their businesses and extend their
subscriber relationships. Synacor delivers managed portals, advertising
solutions, email and collaboration platforms, and cloud-based identity
management. www.synacor.com
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