Yahoo! extends worldwide license agreement with RealNetworks
YAHOO! EXTENDS WORLDWIDE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH REALNETWORKS Seattle And London , January 6 /PRNEWSWIRE/ - RealNetworks(r), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), leader in media delivery on the Internet, and Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet media company, announced they have extended their license agreement. The agreement enables Yahoo! to globally deploy the latest release of RealNetworks' RealSystem(r) G2, for use throughout Yahoo!( Broadcast (http://broadcast.yahoo.com) and other properties in Yahoo!'s comprehensive, global branded network. The newest release of the award-winning RealSystem G2 includes RealServer(tm) 7 and RealProducer(tm) 7 and provides Yahoo! with seamless upgrade and expansion capabilities for its existing installations of RealNetworks' software. RealServer 7 and RealProducer 7 are powerful components of RealSystem G2, offering the streaming media and digital delivery industry with an entirely new standard for scalable, reliable Internet multimedia experiences. The performance and quality gains realised in RealProducer 7's broadband provides a comprehensive solution for Internet media delivery businesses. Yahoo! provides rich audio and video content through a scalable digital distribution network designed to deliver high-quality audio and video to large audiences. Visitors to Yahoo!( Broadcast can access programming from more than 500 radio stations and networks, 65 television stations and cable networks, and game broadcasts and other programming for more than 475 college and professional sports teams. The service delivers a comprehensive selection of programming including business events, full- length CDs, full-length audio books, classic movies, documentaries, and independent films. Yahoo! Broadcast is an important component of Yahoo!'s comprehensive suite of business services designed to enable companies to conduct business efficiently online. Yahoo! is a leading provider of turnkey Internet broadcasting solutions and tools to help businesses communicate in real- time. Packages include solutions for live and on-demand product launches, seminars, press conferences, distance learning, corporate TV channels, annual shareholder meetings, quarterly earnings calls, and investor roadshows for public offerings of securities. Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO) www.yahoo.com is the leading guide in terms of traffic, advertising, household and business user reach, and is one of the most recognised brands associated with the Internet, and provides online business services designed to enhance Yahoo!'s clients' Web services, including audio and video streaming, store hosting and management, and Web site tools and services. RealNetworks, Inc., 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. Consumers can access and experience audio/video programming and download RealNetworks consumer software on the Internet at http://www.real.com. RealNetworks, RealPlayer, RealSystem, RealJukebox, RealAudio, RealVideo, RealText and RealPix are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. RealFlash is a trademark of RealNetworks and MacroMedia, Inc. Macromedia and Flash are registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Contact: Darrell Purviance, RealNetworks Europe, ++44(0)1932581017, Dkpurviance@real.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/01/06/20000106BIT00010/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/01/06/20000106BIT00010/bit0002.pdf