DECC D&E Communications (MM)

EPHRATA, Pa. and BUFFALO, N.Y., April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- D&E Communications, Inc. (D&E) (NASDAQ:DECC), a leading provider of integrated communications services in central and eastern Pennsylvania and Synacor, a leader in enabling cross-platform delivery of content and services, announced today that D&E will significantly expand its residential broadband portal to customers in Central Pennsylvania, using Synacor's content and technology portfolio. Under the agreement, D&E will launch a comprehensive suite of products that is designed to provide customers with increased functionality and a wide range of relevant premium content. D&E will utilize Synacor's customizable broadband portal, value-added services and proprietary technology platform to power the new broadband environment. "The ability to offer a personalized customer experience can drive the value of broadband significantly for our customers," said David Moore, vice president of business development and marketing for D&E Communications. "We expect that Synacor's integrated portfolio of services will enhance the broadband experience for our customers, and will allow us to provide them with the content and advertising that is most relevant to them." "In all of our discussions, D&E stressed the importance of providing their customers with the best possible single package of broadband services," said Frank Codella, vice president, sales for Synacor. "We're pleased that they've seen the value of a holistic approach that combines our portal, our content and our platform, and look forward to working with them to continue the growth of their broadband customer base." D&E will utilize Synacor's customizable portals to serve as the primary site for consumer services, including news, weather, gaming and other interactive features. Using the Synacor single sign-on process, customers are identified and recognized, enabling targeted delivery of the personalized content and local information that customers want. Single sign-on identification allows service providers to efficiently deliver relevant promotional offerings, as well as targeted advertising, and serves as a gateway to branded news, entertainment, sports, finance and other content offerings. About D&E Communications D&E is an integrated communications provider offering residential Voice, Video, High Speed Broadband and On-Site Computer Support services as well as business-class Networking, Business Continuity, IT, Security, Voice and Training solutions. Based in Lancaster County, D&E has been serving communities in central Pennsylvania with industry-leading innovation and an enterprising spirit for more than 100 years. For more information, visit http://www.decommunications.com/. About Synacor Synacor builds Internet tools and portals that simplify the way consumers get their digital media. Its technology platform provides white label portals, premium online content and email collaboration suites to broadband service providers such as cable operators, telecommunications companies, Internet service providers and others. Synacor provides the focused expertise and technology that allow both service providers and content providers to extend their brands online and create a relevant, personalized online experience for consumers through a single sign-on portal, enhanced content packaging and aggregated billing. For more information on Synacor, please visit http://www.synacor.com/. DATASOURCE: Synacor CONTACT: David Moore of D&E Communications, +1-717-738-8174 (Mobile), ; or Paul Schneider of PSPR, Inc., for Synacor, +1-215-702-9784 (Office), +1-215-817-4384 (Mobile), Web Site: http://www.synacor.com/

Copyright