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new york, ny (December 1, 2005) - On2 Technologies, Inc. and Skype, the global Internet communications company, today announced that the beta version of Skype 2.0 – the newest version of Skype’s revolutionary software that allows anyone with an Internet connection to make free Internet calls – uses On2 codec technology to deliver high quality video. Announced earlier today, the new Skype Video offering allows Skype users to see and send real time video as they Skype with their friends, family and colleagues.
“We created Skype 2.0 to be fun and easy to use, with enhanced features that allow people to effortlessly stay in touch and express themselves online,” said James Bilefield, vice president of business development for Skype. “On2’s video compression has helped enable the quality of Skype Video.”
Skype has licensed current and future versions of On2 Technologies video compression software, the TrueMotion video codec, and has worked closely with On2 to integrate its compression technology with Skype 2.0 to ensure a superior Internet calling experience for Skype users worldwide.
“We are extremely enthusiastic that Skype has chosen On2 video codecs for Skype 2.0. Their endorsement of our solution is a significant validation of our efforts,” said Douglas A. McIntyre, chairman, president and chief executive officer of On2 Technologies. “We look forward to working with their engineering group to bring Skype customers the highest quality two-way video available anywhere in the world.”
Available in 27 languages, Skype is being used by people in almost every country around the world, and Skyping has become a global phenomenon. The latest version of the software has further simplified the Skype interface, making it even easier for people to see and speak with their family, friends and colleagues.
About On2 Technologies, Inc., The Duck Corporation
On2 Technologies (Amex: ONT) is a leading technology firm at the forefront of video compression. The company revolutionized digital media delivery with the creation of its advanced full-motion, full-screen, On2 Video compression and streaming technologies. On2 Video codecs are used extensively in the video-on-demand, videoconferencing, Internet media, surveillance, and store-and-play markets. They operate with On2's own TrueCast Server and Player software, as well as third-party player and server products. On2's software is used by such leading companies as Sony, XM Satellite Radio, NTT, AOL, BBC, ABC News, Nullsoft, SeaChange International, and Macromedia. The On2 Video decoder has an installation base of millions through its inclusion in AOL 9 Media Player, Winamp 5, Viewpoint Media Player, and others. On2 licenses its software for use in set-top boxes, consumer electronics devices and wireless applications and offers high-level video encoding, customized technical support, and consulting/integration services. Located in New York City, the company has an office in Clifton Park, NY, and operations in Cambridge, UK. To contact On2 write to sales@on2.com or visit http://www.on2.com.
About Skype
Skype is the world’s fastest growing service for Internet communication, allowing people everywhere to make unlimited voice and video calls for free. Skype is available in 27 languages and is used in almost every country around the world. Skype generates revenue through its premium service offerings such as making and receiving calls to and from landline and mobile phones, as well as voicemail and call forwarding services. Skype also has a growing network of hardware and software partners. Skype is an eBay company (NASDAQ: EBAY). To learn more visit www.skype.com.
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ON2 TECHNOLOGIES
Editorial Contact:
Douglas McIntyre
646-292-3533
dam@on2.com
