Kontiki Technology Enables eBay to Offer TV-Quality Video of 'Auction for America' Items and Ford Modeling Agency's 'Supermodel of the World Search' Contest.Business Editors and High Tech Writers MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2001 Kontiki, which enables companies to securely and efficiently deliver video and other digital media over the Internet, said today its technology is making it possible for eBay users to view full-screen, TV-quality videos of Ford Modeling Agency models wearing 20 designer fashions that will be available for bidding as a part of eBay's "Auction for America." The auction is eBay's online charity initiative designed to raise funds for the victims, families and communities affected by the terrorist attack of September 11th. In addition, eBay users can also view the results of Ford Modeling Agency's recent "2001 Supermodel of the World Search" contest from their PCs -- simply and efficiently. "Kontiki's patent-pending technology is enhancing consumers' digital experience on eBay by introducing TV-quality video of the Ford's Supermodels, modeling the outfits that are being donated for bidding. Now, eBay shoppers can get a more complete look at the items available for bidding," said Mike Homer, Kontiki's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Because of bandwidth and technology limitations, historically, Internet video Video material obtained from the Internet. It may refer to streaming video from real time broadcasts, streaming archival material or downloading video files for watching later, all of which are viewed on the computer. is viewed in tiny screens with jerky jerky see biltong. movement. In contrast, video downloaded through the Kontiki Delivery Network is full-screen and TV-quality. Because Kontiki is so easy to install and use, companies, like eBay, can offer brilliant and compelling video to a huge audience. Nowhere is this demonstrated more vividly than through the Ford model videos on eBay." The Kontiki Delivery Network is a software-based personal delivery network that provides a secure and cost-effective method of delivering TV-quality video and other digital media directly to users' PCs. Kontiki's proprietary Bandwidth Harvesting technology caches content at the outer edges of the Internet and smoothes spiky bandwidth consumption patterns, solving today's Internet bottlenecks, which have frustrated users and deterred companies from distributing more digital content via the Internet. Kontiki also offers special delivery functions, including the ability to reserve content to be delivered in advance, and a new, improved user interface, making it easier and more enjoyable than ever to consume digital media. Further, viewers can easily email the videos to friends by using Kontiki's `Tell a Friend' feature. Kontiki increases the speed and lowers the cost of delivery of digital media on the Internet at rates up to 10 times faster than traditional content distribution networks (CDNs) and at 1/3rd of the cost. Some of Kontiki's pilot customers include: Verisign, TiVo, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Palm, MP3.com, Mondomedia, Loudcloud, LivePlanet, Jamcracker, eRede, Electronic Arts and Amazon. "We are pleased that Kontiki is employing their digital media delivery technology for the Ford Model Charity Auction," said Bryan Watson Bryan Watson (b. 18 April 1969) is the 1999-2006 DanceSport World Champion in latin dancing, professional category. City: Durban, South Africa Favourite Dance: Samba Current Partner: Carmen Vincelj South African Coach: , senior category manager of eBay. "We see high-quality digital media as an interesting way to enhance our users' online experiences by allowing them to view items in a whole different way." By visiting www.ebay.com/supermodel or www.kontiki.com, users can download individual clips of 20 designer outfits worn by the models, as well as highlights of the 2001 Ford Models' "Supermodel of the World Search." Some of the designers donating their clothing to be auctioned include Calvin Klein Noun 1. Calvin Klein - United States fashion designer noted for understated fashions (born in 1942) Calvin Richard Klein, Klein , Vera Wang Vera Wang (Chinese: 王薇薇; Pinyin: Wáng Wēiwei; born June 27, 1949) is an American fashion designer based in New York. , Prada, Vivienne Tam Vivienne Tam (譚燕玉, pinyin: Tán Yànyù) is a fashion designer based in New York. She was born in China in 1957 and raised in Hong Kong. She attended Hong Kong Polytechnic University. , Ellen Tracy, BCBG BCBG Bon Chic Bon Genre , Valentino, Betsey Johnson Betsey Johnson (born August 10, 1942 in Wethersfield, Connecticut) is a fashion designer best known for her feminine and whimsical designs. She also is known for doing a cartwheel at the end of her fashion shows. and Carolina Herrera Carolina Herrera could refer to either:
About Kontiki Kontiki provides a secure, software-based content delivery network that is revolutionizing the delivery of digital media on the Internet. The Kontiki Delivery Network brings the digital assets of enterprises directly to users' PCs, with full-screen, TV-quality video that is easy to navigate and use. Kontiki's patent-pending technology, called Bandwidth Harvesting, utilizes the untapped bandwidth of millions of networked PCs at the "outer edge" of the Internet, resulting in substantial cost savings as well as revenue opportunities for companies. Backing the company are blue chip venture capital firms Name Location Founding date Managing Partners/Directors Specialty Capital managed 5AM Ventures Menlo Park, CA; Waltham, MA 2002 John Diekman, PhD (managing partner), Scott Rocklage, PhD (managing partner), Andrew Schwab (managing partner) life sciences $200M [1] including The Barksdale Group, Benchmark Capital Benchmark Capital is a venture capital firm responsible for the early stage funding of some very successful startups, including eBay. In 1995, the firm invested $6.7 million in eBay, which became worth more than $5 billion by the spring of 1999 and resulted in one of Silicon and Angel Investors, L.P. Kontiki has offices in San Francisco and Mountain View, CA, and can be found at www.kontiki.com. |
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