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Vision
Empower individuals and organizations with innovative security
solutions that ensure safe, secure and private Internet experiences.
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Mission
Bring to market innovative solutions that empower and protect
individuals, businesses and organizations from privacy abuses
and unwanted annoyances such as identity theft, hacker attacks,
computer viruses and other malicious code, SPAM, pop-ups and
other advertisements.
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Overview
Anonymizer, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet privacy
and security solutions for consumers, corporations, organizations
and government agencies. The company is the market leader for
Web privacy, providing a safe and secure Web experience for
over one million Internet users around the globe. The company's
Web site is home to the world's most popular Internet privacy
service, Anonymizer Private Surfing, which defends users from
the most prevalent Internet privacy and security threats, from
online tracking using “Cookies” to malicious code,
identity theft and email spammers. Anonymizer Private Surfing
has been used to privacy-protect over four billion Web pages
for millions of users since the company's inception in 1996.
The company is privately held and headquartered in San Diego,
California.
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Consumer Solutions
- Anonymous Surfing
Anonymous Surfing shields your IP address and protects you from online tracking, spam harvesting, hackers and snoops. Each Internet user broadcasts an IP address, or "Internet Address" and can be used to trace your location and personal information. The power behind Anonymous Surfing's Surfing Security™, always-on SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption. SSL is a method in which all information sent between you and a web site is encrypted. This means that only your computer can view any data being sent to or from it, thus preventing outside eyes from seeing your personal information.
- Anonymizer Total Net Shield™
The most powerful and complete privacy and security service
providing secure, private email, newsgroups, Web surfing,
chat, and instant messaging. It includes Spam Assassin technology
to keep email inboxes clutter-free. It works by creating an
encrypted “virtual tunnel” to and from the user's
computer to defend against even the most sophisticated methods
of online spying and snooping, much like secure Virtual Private
Networks (VPNs) that corporations use, but designed for personal
use. It is simple to set up and use, and it works silently
in the background without slowing down the user's Internet
connection.
- Anonymizer Digital Shredder
Digital Shredder is a comprehensive program that virtually
removes or “sweeps” unwanted cookies, cached files,
history and other temporary files from your computer. Digital Shredder uses military-grade secure file deletion to
ensure your protection from the presence of files that are
downloaded to your computer.
- Anti-Spyware
Anti-Spyware finds and kills programs that are used to capture
your private information. These programs are stored on your
computer without your direct knowledge and are used to gather
your personal information through your Internet surfing so
it can be shared with marketers and shareware authors.
- Anonymizer Dialup Access
Secure, private and anonymous dialup Internet access. Includes
all the features of Private Surfing 2.1 and Total Net Shield.
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Enterprise and Government Solutions
- Intelligence Chameleon
If your enterprise engages in any type of web harvesting or intelligence gathering on the Internet, your privacy or the information you retrieve may be compromised. As the leader in Internet privacy and security solutions since 1995, Anonymizer provides corporations and organizations of all sizes and industries, as well as governmental entities, with the data access, data integrity, and anonymity that are critical to success and profitability.
- Enterprise Chameleon & Enterprise Client Chameleon
Anonymizer's Enterprise Chameleon is a necessary tool for:
- Trademark monitoring and protection
- Brand awareness and management
- Competitive and/or covert intelligence gathering
- Law enforcement agencies
- Law firms (i.e. mergers and acquisitions)
Your company's privacy is on the line every time an employee opens a webpage, downloads online data, performs an Internet search... or even sends a simple e-mail. Anonymizer's Enterprise Chameleon solution prevents that window from being opened... and exploited.
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Technology
Anonymizer's core Internet privacy and security platform uses
proxy servers armed with proprietary encryption technology to
rewrite requested Web pages for its end-users, filtering potential
threats like cookies, Web bugs and mobile code while shielding
the user from identification and online tracking. When surfing
the Internet using the Anonymizer service, users are protected
from Web site logging, tracking by online advertisers, hacker
attacks and exploits, Web-borne viruses, network monitoring
by ISPs or employers, and other threats.
Because Anonymizer's core technology is server-side and platform-independent,
end users don't have to download client software or adjust their
system configurations. Anonymizer does offer a client-side download,
the Anonymizer Privacy Toolbar that allows Internet Explorer
for Windows users to activate Anonymizer protection with a single
click at any time.
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A Commitment to Safety and Freedom
on the Internet
In addition to the company's successful commercial Web presence, Anonymizer,
Inc. is dedicated to using its technologies to support liberty
and security in the U.S. and around the world. Anonymizer's
activities on this front have included:
- Providing anonymous email and Web surfing services
to Internet users in oppressed states in order to report human
rights abuses and war crimes, and to spread the message of freedom
and democracy.
- Deploying "anonymous tip" technology for
the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation terrorist tip site
to help the agency collect information about suspected terrorists.
- Supplying law enforcement and media professionals with
Anonymizer privacy services in order to ensure safe, effective
online investigation.
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Key Milestones to Date
- 500% subscriber base growth from fiscal ‘02 to ‘03
- Over 1 Million unique monthly users
- Over 4 Billion Web page views protected since 1995
- Over 100,000 paying subscribers
- Profitable since 2001
- Anonymizer brand name is considered as the “Kleenex”
of the Internet privacy market
- Not a single breach of privacy since 1997, when consumers
first started using the services
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Management Team
Bill Unrue (CEO, Board Member) - Bill was recruited by Anonymizer in 2000 and has lead the Company to profitability and rapid growth in sales. Previously, he was brought in as president of Newpoint, Inc. which he turned around and made profitable in only nine months. As the director of Sunbeam’s Healthcare Division, Bill grew annual sales from $60M to $170M. As an executive at Thermos, he led his group from a $12M loss to a $3M profit in only one year. Bill earned a BA in Economics from the University of Washington and holds an MBA from Northwestern.
Lance Cottrell (President, Founder, Chairman) - Lance is an internationally recognized expert in cryptography and online privacy and security issues. Since founding Anonymizer in 1995, he has gained wide media exposure for the Company and is regularly quoted by The Wall Street Journal and other national sources. He frequently addresses major conferences such as Comdex. Lance holds a BS degree from UCSD along with a Masters degree in Astrophysics.
John H. Roshala (VP Enterprise Sales) - John
is responsible for worldwide enterprise sales at Anonymizer,
Inc. With over 15 years of technology experience, Mr. Roshala
has held several executive level positions. During his 4
year tenure as Vice President and General Manager for Allegiance
Telecom, Inc., he grew his operating division from inception
to over $25M in annual revenue and was recognized as "Vice
President of the Year in 2001." Mr. Roshala graduated with
a B.S degree in Marketing Management from California Polytechnic
University of Pomona.
Howard Greco (VP Government Sales) -
Howard joined Anonymizer in 2005 to manage the growth and
expansion of Anonymizer’s sales within the federal
government. Howard brings more than twenty years of experience
in the software and telecommunications industries where
he has successfully led several federal sales organizations.
Prior to joining Anonymizer, he served as the vice president
of federal sales at Intelliseek, where he grew annual revenue
300 percent. At Autonomy, Howard was the US regional vice
president and was responsible achieving 150 percent of the
company’s sales quota. Previous positions include
vice president of business development at Information Architects,
regional manager at Digital Island, and regional vice president
at Frontier Communication. Howard holds a degree from St.
John University.
Brian Kay (Director of Finance) -
Brian is a Certified Public Accountant with over ten years
of accounting and finance experience. Previously with Provide
Commerce, (formerly Proflowers), he managed growth from
start up to over $100 million annual sales and played a
key role in the company’s successful initial public
offering (IPO) in December 2003. Brian holds a BA in Economics
and Business from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA.
Gene W. Anderson (Director of Operations) - Gene is responsible for computer operations, design, interfaces, engineering and software development. He has 20+ years of software development, system support, high availability architectures and data center management at several large southern California computer companies. He holds a Masters of Science in Systems Management from USC and a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington.
Nick Forcier (Director of Consumer Sales) - Nick has an established track record in overseeing the development and execution of successful channel marketing, retail sales and worldwide electronic sales efforts. Mr. Forcier joined Anonymizer in 2001 and played a key role in growing consumer revenue and expanding Anonymizer’s install base to more than 2 million worldwide users of the company’s Anonymizer branded products. Mr. Forcier holds a B.S. degree in Business Marketing from San Diego State University.
Lee Itzhaki (Director of Product Management) - Lee is responsible for all aspects of product management at Anonymizer, Inc. Lee brings to Anonymizer over 12 years experience in finance, marketing, business development and product management. Prior to joining Anonymizer, Lee held management roles at Intel and Secure Computing Most recently, Lee was Senior Product Manager at St. Bernard Software and grew product line sales by over 500% in 3 years. Lee is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Oregon with a B.S. degree in Finance and Economics.
Tara Hanover (Director of Marketing) - As director
of marketing, Tara is responsible for Anonymizer’s marketing
activities including product marketing, public relations,
corporate events, Internet strategy and more. Tara brings
extensive marketing strategy experience to Anonymizer from
her ten years in the high tech industry. Prior to joining
Anonymizer, Tara held marketing positions with Proxima and
InFocus. Most recently, she led the eBusiness team at Iomega
to drive direct sales through its e-Commerce site while maintaining
online marketing support for all other sales channels. Tara
holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from
Western Michigan University.
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Board of Directors
Graeme Linnett
Graeme is a Founding Managing Member of Godel Capital LLC; Former Managing Director, AIG International Inc. Graeme earned a First class honors degree in Mathematics from the University of Queensland.
John Ingalls
John has been chief financial officer for two public Internet
software companies: Raptor Systems, which went public in
1996 and is now part of Symantec, and Software.com, which
he took public in 1999. John received his B.A. degree in
economics from Amherst College, his law degree from the
University of Virginia, and practiced law for ten years,
on Wall Street and then as a partner in the Boston law firm
of Palmer & Dodge. Currently, John is engaged in investing
through RaptorFund, his private investment fund, and serves
on the boards of several organizations, including VOCEL,
Inc., a San Diego software company; Landmark College, in
Putney, Vermont; the Santa Fe Irrigation District (a municipal
corporation supplying water in north San Diego county);
and the Scripps Clinic Board of Advisors.
Patrick Moneymaker
Patrick is President and COO of Ocean Systems Engineering
Corporation (OSEC), a high technology company predominately
involved in the research, design, development, and integration
of advanced technology systems and services for government
and commercial customers. Patrick is a Retired Rear Admiral,
US Navy where he served as Commander of the Blue Angels
and Navy Director of Space and Information Warfare. Patrick
earned a B.S. Degree in Biology from the University of San
Francisco.
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Advisers
Paul Eisenbraun
Paul was Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Service of Ion Track Instruments, now GE Ion Track where he directed company growth from $4.9 million in 1996 to $ 112 million in 2002, with operating profits greater than 30%. Paul earned a B.S. degree in Geology from Wheaton College and earned a Masters degree in Geochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin.
Philip Zimmermann
Creator of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), the world's most widely used encryption software, and founder of PGP, Inc. which was acquired by Network Associates in 1997. He has received numerous technical and humanitarian awards for his pioneering work in cryptography. He is a member of the International Association of Cryptologic Research, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the League for Programming Freedom. Philip earned a B.S. degree in computer science from Florida Atlantic University.
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