Sun Microsystems will acquire Pixo, a start-up offering Java -based server software to manage the secure distribution and monetization of digital content for end users’ mobile devices. Pixo’s server software enables network operators and enterprises to centrally manage content, customize multiple subscriber interfaces and allow rapid downloads of secure digital content, including Java applications. It will also provide a consolidated platform to add, manage, market, download and bill for all types of wireless content regardless of where that content is physically located. The Pixo software will be offered in conjunction with Sun’s recently announced mobility programs, which includes the Sun Developer Network Mobility Program, Business Mobility Initiative and Unified Testing Initiative for Wireless Java Applications. Financial terms of the all cash transaction were not disclosed.
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- Pixo was founded in 1996 and was funded by Altos Ventures, BayPartners, ComVentures, Conexant and Hikari Tsushin. The company is based in San Jose, California.
- Pixo is headed by Dave Rothschild, an early employee of Netscape who served as Vice President of Netscape/AOL’s Client Products.
