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SynthaSite to Acquire OpenID Provider Clickpass
SynthaSite Eliminating the Hassle of Multiple Sign-ins for Users, Creating a Seamless Web Site Building Experience
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SAN FRANCSICO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/18/08 -- SynthaSite, the leading do-it-yourself free Web site builder, today announced it has agreed to acquireClickpass, an OpenID provider and authentication gateway that simplifiesOpenID integration and use.
The acquisition enables SynthaSite to create a dedicated focus on identityservices and seamless integration with its partner sites. As SynthaSitebecomes a focal point for both businesses and communities online, Clickpassprovides a powerful identity platform for the company to integrate anddevelop upon.
"At SynthaSite, our strong network of partner sites and service providershas set us apart, enabling users to easily integrate everything from aShopping Cart to a Widgetbox widget," said Vinny Lingham, CEO ofSynthaSite. "Now, by acquiring the superior OpenID technology Clickpass hascreated, we'll be able to eliminate the hassle of having to enter all ofyour account information again when visiting our partner sites, making iteven easier to have a seamless Web site building experience."
Clickpass' founder and CEO, Peter Nixey, said, "This is a very excitingopportunity for Clickpass as it creates an opportunity to continuedeveloping our identity platform whilst at the same time creating a networkof hundreds of thousands of sites to which we can immediately deploy newservices." Peter will be joining SynthaSite as Vice President of Trust,Identity and Reputation.
Social Media Links:
-- Vinny Lingham's Blog: http://www.vinnylingham.com/-- SynthaSite's Blog: http://blog.synthasite.com/-- SynthaSite's Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/Synthasitehelp-- Clickpass: http://www.clickpass.com-- Clickpass Blog: http://blog.clickpass.com/
About SynthaSite
SynthaSite is at the forefront of the Web 2.0 movement, offering a free Website creation tool that empowers everyday users and small businesses toeasily create professional quality Web sites. SynthaSite's intuitive dragand drop technology enables users to easily incorporate a variety of widgetsincluding YouTube videos, Google Gadgets, PayPal Widgets and many morewithout needing to leave SynthaSite or see any html code. Privately-heldSynthaSite, backed by venture capital firm Columbus Venture Capital, is therecipient of numerous industry accolades including The Industry Standard100 and a Fast Company Fast 50 Reader Favorite. The company isheadquartered in San Francisco, Calif. For additional information, pleasevisit www.synthasite.com or call 415-227-0250.
"At SynthaSite, our strong network of partner sites and service providershas set us apart, enabling users to easily integrate everything from aShopping Cart to a Widgetbox widget," said Vinny Lingham, CEO ofSynthaSite. "Now, by acquiring the superior OpenID technology Clickpass hascreated, we'll be able to eliminate the hassle of having to enter all ofyour account information again when visiting our partner sites, making iteven easier to have a seamless Web site building experience."
Clickpass' founder and CEO, Peter Nixey, said, "This is a very excitingopportunity for Clickpass as it creates an opportunity to continuedeveloping our identity platform whilst at the same time creating a networkof hundreds of thousands of sites to which we can immediately deploy newservices." Peter will be joining SynthaSite as Vice President of Trust,Identity and Reputation.
Social Media Links:
-- Vinny Lingham's Blog: http://www.vinnylingham.com/-- SynthaSite's Blog: http://blog.synthasite.com/-- SynthaSite's Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/Synthasitehelp-- Clickpass: http://www.clickpass.com-- Clickpass Blog: http://blog.clickpass.com/
About SynthaSite
SynthaSite is at the forefront of the Web 2.0 movement, offering a free Website creation tool that empowers everyday users and small businesses toeasily create professional quality Web sites. SynthaSite's intuitive dragand drop technology enables users to easily incorporate a variety of widgetsincluding YouTube videos, Google Gadgets, PayPal Widgets and many morewithout needing to leave SynthaSite or see any html code. Privately-heldSynthaSite, backed by venture capital firm Columbus Venture Capital, is therecipient of numerous industry accolades including The Industry Standard100 and a Fast Company Fast 50 Reader Favorite. The company isheadquartered in San Francisco, Calif. For additional information, pleasevisit www.synthasite.com or call 415-227-0250.
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