Abraxas Corporation acquires Anonymizer, Inc.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Herndon, Va., Richard Helms, CEO and Founder of Abraxas Corporationannounced today the acquisition of San Diego-based Anonymizer, Inc.
In making the announcement, Mr. Helms noted that, “We are very pleased andexcited about bringing the very talented Anonymizer team on board. Theirproducts and services in trusted anonymity are second to none and perfectlycomplement our existing risk mitigation technology offerings. Anonymizerhas developed a complete portfolio of capabilities focused in protectingonline identities and privacy. They were the first to bring such a serviceto market, and, after 12 years of perfecting it, have become the undisputedmarket and technology leader. Since its inception, Anonymizer has protectedmillions of global Internet users.
Helms further stated, “I am also pleased to announce that Lance Cottrell,the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Anonymizer, will become ourChief Scientist and continue to pursue his advocacy of privacy for peoplearound the world. Bill Unrue, Anonymizer’s CEO, will assume the position ofPresident of Anonymizer which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary ofAbraxas Corporation. Bill will continue to pursue Anonymizer’s goals toprovide proprietary technologies and complementary capabilities that offerunique, multi-layered identity protection that enhances the traditionalnetwork perimeter defenses of consumers, corporations and governmentagencies.”
About Abraxas Corporation
Abraxas develops special technology and implements trusted unique technical solutions to address the global challenges faced bythe National Security community today and those that it will face in thefuture. Abraxas employs recognized experts to resolve those challenges andskilled engineers to address the product needs working across all technologydomains to ensure the delivery of the most advanced comprehensive solutions.