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UPDATE: Wilmington Trust Selects VeriSign to Power New Mobile Banking Services
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, Sep 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --
VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media, a division of VeriSign, Inc.
(NASDAQ: VRSN), the trusted provider of Internet infrastructure for
the networked world, today announced it has been selected by
Wilmington Trust to provide text banking services to its clients.
Clients will now be able to access banking information, such as ATM
and branch locations, personal account information, and recent
transaction history via text message, enabling added convenience and
access to real-time information via their mobile devices.
The service, available now, can be activated by Wilmington Trust
clients by visiting www.wilmingtontrust.com. At the site, clients
enrolled in On-Line Banking can register for Wilmington Trust Text
Banking. Once registered, clients can access the service easily by
typing in the short code B-A-N-K-W-T on their mobile devices.
"We continue to seek ways to deliver value and enhanced experiences
to our clients," said Rebecca DePorte, senior vice president of
Personal Financial Services for Wilmington Trust. "By working with
VeriSign, we are now able to provide our clients with convenient,
secure mobile access to their accounts."
Michael Campbell, senior vice president of sales and marketing, for
VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media, said, "Banks such as Wilmington
Trust are coming to realize the benefits of utilizing the mobile
channel."
VeriSign(R) Mobile Banking Services allow banks and financial
institutions to replicate and enhance the Internet banking experience
on the mobile phone, providing clients with convenient options to
access interactive services such as multifactor authentication,
balance inquiries, transaction history, bill payment, fund transfers,
and alerts via mobile messaging. VeriSign's Mobile Enterprise
Services enables financial institutions to improve customer service,
to reduce costs, and enhance service offerings. In addition,
VeriSign's offering has implemented advanced security measures, such
as strong encryption for all SMS traffic traversing VeriSign's
messaging platform, tight controls over platform access privileges,
and requiring secure connectivity standards.
Currently, six out of the top 10 leading banks in North America use
VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media's mobile banking platform to
enhance the overall banking experience for their clients. In addition,
VeriSign works with three of the top five credit card issuers who are
global leaders in online payment and remittances solutions. VeriSign
is a recipient of the Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American
Messaging-based Mobile Banking Solution of the Year as the preferred
choice for financial institutions that want to offer mobile services
to their clients.
About Wilmington Trust
Wilmington Trust Corporation (NYSE: WL) is a financial services
holding company that provides Regional Banking services throughout the
mid-Atlantic region, Wealth Advisory Services for high-net-worth
customers in 36 countries, and Corporate Client Services for
institutional customers in 88 countries. Its wholly owned bank
subsidiary, Wilmington Trust Company, which was founded in 1903, is
one of the largest personal trust providers in the United States and
the leading retail and commercial bank in Delaware. Wilmington Trust
Corporation and its affiliates have offices in Arizona, California,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Vermont, the Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, London,
Dublin, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam.
About VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media
VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media is a division of VeriSign, the
trusted provider of Internet infrastructure services for the networked
world. Through this business unit, VeriSign provides global
application services that reliably delivers short-messages (SMS),
multimedia messages (MMS), and mobile content across wireless
operators and mobile devices throughout the world. As a leader in
mobile messaging, mobile banking and mobile content delivery,
VeriSign offers a broad portfolio of mobile infrastructure and
delivery services. Offering reliable delivery, a worldwide presence,
and rapid and effective deployment, VeriSign has built a trusted and
respected brand with global mobile operators, media content providers
and enterprises. The reach, reliability and value add of VeriSign
services enable these companies to capitalize on the rapidly growing
messaging and media content markets.
About VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) is the trusted provider of Internet
infrastructure services for the networked world. Billions of times
each day, VeriSign helps companies and consumers all over the world
engage in communications and commerce with confidence. Additional
news and information about the company is available at
www.verisign.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
Statements in this announcement other than historical data and
information constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ
materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking
statements. More information about potential factors that could
affect the company's business and financial results is included in
VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign
undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking
statements after the date of this press release.
Contacts:
Media/Analyst Relations
Marianna Vyridi
Weber Shandwick for VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media
Tel: 415-248-3412
Email: mvyridi@webershandwick.com
SOURCE: VeriSign, Inc.
mailto:mvyridi@webershandwick.com
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