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Verizon and Microsoft Join Forces To Offer Windows Live Services
[August 30, 2006]

Verizon and Microsoft Join Forces To Offer Windows Live Services


TMCnet Contributing Editor
 
Verizon Communications Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have entered into an agreement in which Verizon (News - Alert) will offer its consumer DSL and FiOS Internet customers a co-branded suite of Microsoft (News - Alert) Windows Live services. Thanks to the service, users can enjoy more personalized Internet experiences with superior online security.



As per the agreement, Verizon customers will be able to access co-branded information and communications services, including a co-branded Live.com home page with easy access to Verizon and Windows Live services; a Windows Live Toolbar; a co-branded Windows Live Search page (in addition to Verizon e-mail powered by Windows Live Mail); a co-branded version of Windows Live Messenger; and safety protection via Windows Live OneCare safety scanner.

John Wimsatt, senior vice president of broadband solutions marketing for Verizon, is quite upbeat about the collaboration.


“By expanding our relationship with Microsoft, a leader in Internet solutions, we continue our commitment to creating the best value in broadband, offering more and better choices than cable and creating a superior online experience,” he said in a press release.

Steve Berkowitz, senior vice president of Microsoft’s online services said he is confident that the “alliance further solidifies the growth and success of the Windows Live platform.”

Verizon is meanwhile working with Microsoft to design additional integrated communications and personalized services on the new Windows Live services platform.

For more information, visit www.verizon.com or www.microsoft.com.

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Niladri Sekhar Nath is a contributing writer for TMCnet covering telecommunications, service providers and networking.

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