imeem Unveils at DEMO World's First All-in-One Instant Communications Software -- IM, Blogging, Photo Sharing, File Sharing and Desktop Search
Free Desktop Application Creates Secure Communication Networks so Consumers can Find and Share Easily
PALO ALTO, CA -- Feb. 13, 2005 (PRNewswire) -- imeem, a closely-held Silicon Valley start-up is introducing innovative new communications software that will change the way people use the web to communicate by combining instant messaging, blogging, photo sharing, file sharing and desktop search all into one simple package. The free software will give users new power to findany content they want and new control over whom they share it with over a network that offers the speed and security that rivals many corporate networks.
"imeem assembles many of the ways we communicate today -- through instant messaging, blogs, files, photos and chats -- in one secure place," said Jan Jannink, Co-Founder and President of imeem, which will introduce its software Sunday at the prestigious DEMO Conference, an annual gathering of some of the country's most exciting young consumer technology companies.
"imeem simplifies your ability to find and share all the content you love with as large or small a group as you want on a personal network that provides unprecedented speed and security."
imeem's software enables the following services directly from any PC desktop:
Instant Messaging
Enhanced instant messaging with the capability to chat individually or chat as a group, all over a secure network without fear of Internet snoops listening in.
Blogging
Intuitive journal software that lets you post to your own blog and comment on others. If you prefer sharing privately, you can set your access controls to only allow sharing with your friends, or you can have your journals published automatically to the web.
Photo Sharing
Your photos are securely shared from your desktop so they are protected from being published to the web or being altered by strangers.
File Sharing
imeem has a secure network for sharing files, from your secret chili recipe to the PowerPoint presentation for tomorrow's meeting.
Groups
With imeem you can find groups of people who share interests and enjoy them together via shared groups.
Desktop Search
With a recent acquisition, imeem will soon provide enhanced desktop search, making it even easier to find your digital documents and share them on the secure imeem network.
imeem is currently in limited release and has opened their network only to invited groups and their guests. imeem will continue to select additional groups to try out the new product. For instance, if the New England Patriots' fan club wanted to use imeem to provide an easy, secure and comprehensive way to systematically taunt Eagles fans throughout the coming year through chats, photo sharing, file sharing and blogs, then they could request membership. Interested groups may submit themselves for consideration by emailing info@imeem.com.
"imeem is ushering in the next wave of communications over the Internet," said Ken Gullickson, General Partner, Morgenthaler Ventures, which is an early investor in imeem and also has supported next generation companies that include SnoCap, Orb Networks, and NexTag.
"email made Internet communications a reality, but imeem will take this communication to a new level, allowing groups as small as a family or as large as a town, to communicate instantly and share information, photos and files in a completely secure environment."
imeem was one of the few consumer companies selected to present at DEMO, the premier showcase for introducing the most promising new technologies. The DEMO conference begins on Sunday and continues through Tuesday in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The imeem executive team includes tech industry veterans who have pioneered new technologies in search, communication and consumer technology. The team of Jan Jannink, Dalton Caldwell, Ted Malone and Richard Blaylock collectively has worked at such industry leaders as VA Linux, TiVo, Napster and more. Jannink earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford. Caldwell holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems also from Stanford. Malone, the VP of Marketing, helped launch TiVo and steered product development to help the company become the household name it is today. Blaylock, Director of Software Development, formerly worked at Napster and Electronic Arts.
ABOUT IMEEM
Founded by industry veterans from VA Linux, IBM, Napster, TiVo, Hewlett Packard, Silicon Graphics and Electronic Arts, imeem's goal is to put people first in taking control of their online experience. imeem is an easy way to create personal, private networks. With imeem, you can connect with your friends, family and co-workers to chat, share photos & files, and create your own blogs. imeem is currently open to invited members, their invited guests and select communities.
Press Contact
Gina Wilkinson
415-762-0135
press@imeem.com
