Partnership with Sonic Solutions to expand reach of Akimbo Systems

Sonic Solutions, a leader in digital media software, and Akimbo Systems, creator of the first Internet video-on-demand service for television, have announced a marketing and licensing partnership that will significantly expand the audience reach of the Akimbo service.
Joshua Golman, CEO of Akimbo Systems commented: "This collaboration with Sonic increases Akimbo's potential subscriber base by millions and offers new benefits for Akimbo's content partners. Subscribers will now have an entirely new way to enjoy the Akimbo Service's unrivalled selection of distinct, ground-breaking entertainment wherever they use their PCs or laptop computers."
Mark Ely, Executive Vice President of corporate strategy, Sonic Solutions added: "Sonic will continue to work with entertainment thought leaders and deliver the necessary infrastructure, tools, and technologies to enable solutions that provide consumers more convenient access to a wider range of digital entertainment."
Under the agreement with Sonic, Akimbo will distribute Roxio Venue with the Akimbo Service directly to consumers and also through Akimbo's service provider partners, including Internet service providers and telecommunications companies.
Sonic will include Akimbo as a premier service provider in the retail version of Roxio Venue, which will offer consumers a comprehensive gateway to a diverse library of video entertainment from a variety of vendors.
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