Skype To Debut New Avatar Product From Comverse: KloniesTo visit Klonies on Skype go to http://skype.klonies.com
June 07 2006 - 3:00AM
Business Wire
Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT),
the world's leading supplier of software and systems enabling
network-based multimedia enhanced communication and billing
services, and Skype(TM), the global Internet communications
company, today announced Skype Klonies(TM), an innovative avatar
service that lets users personalize Skype with special characters
that reflect their personalities, moods and interests. Using the
Klonies Studio in the Skype website, users can create and
frequently update their unique Klonie image -- changing hairstyles,
clothing and accessories, expressions, locations, animated
activities and more. Klonies appear as the Skype Caller ID on the
screen of the called party, representing how the user would like to
be seen, and reflecting the user's appearance, interests, and
feelings. As part of the launch and as the world's attention turns
to soccer, a special "Football Mania" content catalogue has been
created, which will allow users to dress their Klonies in fans'
clothing and accessories, perform the well-known ola wave in the
football stadium, and much more. "Recent surveys we conducted show
that personalization capabilities are important to the Skype
community," said Saul Klein, VP Marketing, Skype. "Avatars are a
key component of the Skype personalization strategy. Klonies are
debuting on the Skype site and launching with a "Football Mania"
section offering fun and topical content to everyone on Skype." "We
believe that Klonies will be popular among Skype users, and will
enhance Skype's reputation as an industry innovator," said Zeev
Bregman, Chief Executive Officer at Comverse. "In addition, the
Skype Klonies will be valuable for Skype in the mold of other
personalization services, such as the ringtone and wallpaper
market." About Skype Skype is the world's fastest-growing Internet
communication offering, allowing people everywhere to make
unlimited voice and video communication for free between the users
of Skype software. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used
in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue
through its premium offerings such as making and receiving calls to
and from landline and mobile phones, voicemail, call forwarding and
personalization including ringtones and avatars. Skype also has
relationships with a growing network of hardware and software
providers. Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). To learn more
visit skype.com. Skype is not a replacement for your ordinary
telephone and cannot be used for emergency calling. About Comverse
Comverse, a subsidiary of Comverse Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT),
is the world's leading provider of software and systems enabling
network-based multimedia enhanced communication and billing
services. The company's Total Communication(SM) portfolio includes
value-added messaging, personalized data and content-based
services, and real-time converged billing solutions. Over 450
communication and content service providers in more than 120
countries use Comverse products to generate revenues, strengthen
customer loyalty and improve operational efficiency. For additional
information, visit the Comverse website at www.comverse.com or the
Comverse Technology website at www.cmvt.com. All product and
company names mentioned herein may be registered trademarks or
trademarks of Comverse or the respective referenced company(s).
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