Apr 30, 2010 : Opera Acquires FastMail.fm
📅 - Enables the company to expand its current messaging product portfolio and deliver cross-platform messaging to a wide range of devices, including computers.
Opera Software, a browser development company, today announced that it has acquired Web-based e-mail provider FastMail.fm. The company states that the acquisition will enable it to expand its current messaging product portfolio and deliver cross-platform messaging to a wide range of devices, including computers, mobile phones, TVs and gaming consoles.
The company articulates that headquartered in Australia, FastMail.fm has forged a reputation for responsiveness and reliability. It adds that FastMail.fm already offers advanced Web-based e-mail platforms for consumers and small business customers and has been lauded for its approach to security, focus on innovation, and support for open, interoperable standards.
The company explains that since the release of Opera 4 in 2000, its desktop browser has included its own innovative e-mail client. Following this acquisition, it will be able to offer a consistent e-mail experience across all products.
"The newest generation of Web users will discover the Web through a mobile device. Having world-class messaging capability alongside a rich and compelling Web experience is essential. By combining forces, Opera and FastMail.fm can offer messaging on any device. This will enhance the value Opera provides to consumers, while assisting our operator partners in reducing customer churn," says Rolf Assev, Chief Strategy Officer, Opera Software.
Opera Software, a browser development company, today announced that it has acquired Web-based e-mail provider FastMail.fm. The company states that the acquisition will enable it to expand its current messaging product portfolio and deliver cross-platform messaging to a wide range of devices, including computers, mobile phones, TVs and gaming consoles.
The company articulates that headquartered in Australia, FastMail.fm has forged a reputation for responsiveness and reliability. It adds that FastMail.fm already offers advanced Web-based e-mail platforms for consumers and small business customers and has been lauded for its approach to security, focus on innovation, and support for open, interoperable standards.
The company explains that since the release of Opera 4 in 2000, its desktop browser has included its own innovative e-mail client. Following this acquisition, it will be able to offer a consistent e-mail experience across all products.
"The newest generation of Web users will discover the Web through a mobile device. Having world-class messaging capability alongside a rich and compelling Web experience is essential. By combining forces, Opera and FastMail.fm can offer messaging on any device. This will enhance the value Opera provides to consumers, while assisting our operator partners in reducing customer churn," says Rolf Assev, Chief Strategy Officer, Opera Software.
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