Amsterdam and Seattle, November 10, 1997:
EUnet and RealNetworks announce European partnership for high performance
RealAudio and RealVideo distribution
Europe's largest Internet Service Provider EUnet and RealNetworks, the
leader in streaming audio and video for the Internet, have signed an
agreement through which EUnet becomes a strategic partner for RealNetworks
in Europe. The companies are also to join forces in selling streaming
services based on RealNetworks' technology.
The agreement means that EUnet is able to deliver cost-effective,
high-quality audio and video services at a pan-European level. Intended to
meet the growing demand of EUnetdeliver audio and video to large scale audiences over the Internet.
New era
Involving such major players in the market, the agreement represents a
significant milestone in the brief history of the Internet. It combines
EUnet's global Internet connectivity - one of the world's largest and
fastest
backbones - with RealNetworks' multimedia streaming technology.
Explains Paul Ayres, RealNetworks' Managing Director for
Europe. "In a similar way to how television and radio infrastructures are
created to serve the masses, RealNetworks and EUnet have formed a
partnership that will result in the introduction of a European Internet
broadcast infrastructure."
Exciting, more expressive media
The far-reaching agreement continues EUnet's role as a pioneer shaping the
Internet of tomorrow. "We believe that real-time multimedia broadcasting is
going to be one of the most exciting applications on the Net," states Johan
Helsingius, EUnet International's Director of Product Development and
Marketing. "It adds a whole new dimension to traditional broadcasting
methods and allows media professionals to migrate to completely new,
exciting and more expressive forms on the Net.
"Following our tradition of working together with other industry leaders
and
leading-edge technology providers, it is natural for EUnet to partner
RealNetworks, who are fast becoming the de facto industry standard in this
area. With our shared vision of Internet development, we can provide the
best solutions for professionals requiring an active presence on the
Internet."
About EUnet
Established in 1982 and the first European provider of services for
business use, EUnet was instrumental in creating Europe's Internet
infrastructure. Today, EUnet International provides one-stop shopping for
corporate Internet access in Europe with a network of 42 countries and over
400 PoPs (Points of Presence). Via its transit-free backbone, EUnet
International offers the business community a wide range of turnkey
solutions from full-service, centrally-managed connectivity and Intranets
to mobile access, Web Storefront and Electronic Commerce solutions.
About RealNetworks
RealNetworks, formerly Progressive Networks, based in Seattle, WA and
London, is the recognised leader in the streaming media market. It develops
and markets software products and services designed to enable users of
personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and
receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web.
RealNetworks can be found on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.real.co.uk
http://europe.real.com
http://www.real.com
For more information contact:
Helen Miller
Press Relations
EUnet International
Telephone +31 (0)20-350 53 33
E-mail: Media@eu.net
