Verisign has its fingers in a lot of pies, but all the businesses have a common need for huge databases that are easily accessible. Verisign recently bought Jamba and launched the US version Jamster, and CEO Stratton Sclavos makes some interesting comments in this interview…despite there being no mention of lawsuits.
Q: What new areas of the business have been really exciting to you personally?
A: In the communication space, Jamba and wireless content. It’s so funny. People talk about it as ringtones, and they kind of crinkle their noses and say, “Who would want that?” It’s not [just] ringtones. It’s about mobile entertainment…
So we’re at the tip of the iceberg on mobile entertainment. I think that’s incredibly exciting, because I’m watching it through my children’s eyes. It’s that generation that we’re seeing use this new technology, because they’re the first generation that’s growing up with the network always on.
Q: What’s the ringtone on your phone right now?
A: Right now, it’s a funny one that we have that says, “Hey, pick up the phone.” But it changes frequently. My kids are the funny ones. Man, I hear a new song on their phones weekly.
Q: Do you put them on a budget, or do you let them spend whatever they want since you’re making money off it?
A: They understand that this stuff costs, so they come and ask. And they’re pretty good about it.
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–Dobson Gets Mobile Content From VeriSign
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