Business-class high speed internet services offer business web space, e-mail and domain name services

BUFFALO, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Synacor announced today that EMBARQhas launched a full-featured bundle of services for small businesses withEMBARQ(TM) Business-Class High-Speed Internet. These business services bringtogether products from EMBARQ and Synacor to offer High Speed Internetsubscribers business e-mail, business web space and other domain relatedservices for the small business owner and office. These tools deliverincreased productivity for employees -- all accessed from biz.myembarq.com.

With these new services, EMBARQ business customers can enhance their Webpresence, cost effectively market products and services, and easecommunication between potential and existing customers. These services, suitedfor small businesses, utilize tools and online presence applications thatpromote collaboration and eliminate boundaries between people working in thesame physical location and in satellite or remote offices -- whether thatbusiness has two, 20 or 99 people.

'Embarq's enhanced services for small businesses provide greatercustomization and convenience,' said Susan Sarna, EMBARQ vice president ofmarketing and product management. 'Coupled with the ease of use our customersgain from using biz.myembarq.com, EMBARQ(TM) helps them spend less timethinking about communications and focus on their business.'

Synacor, a leading provider of Internet tools, portals and content forcable, Internet and telecommunications service providers, has integrated itsproprietary technology platform into the EMBARQ(TM) online business customerportal in support of these enhanced services for small businesses. Theseservices were created and packaged together to provide new, affordable andconvenient business solutions for all small businesses and do not requiresoftware to download, install or upgrade.

'After analyzing the needs of small businesses, we have determined thatbundled online services deliver significant value,' said Ron Frankel,president and CEO of Synacor. 'We're pleased to work with EMBARQ to ensuretheir customers receive the premium services and products they desire.'

Business e-mail and domain name services from EMBARQ allow businesses ofany size to communicate with customers using a personalized domain name,maintain contact with colleagues and clients with the time-saving GlobalAddress List and manage and share Calendar functions intuitively withothers -- allowing for better planning, communication and flexibility withinorganizations.