In respect to its users’ privacy, Norwegian browser, Opera has bought SurfEasy, a virtual private network service, to help its users protect their privacy when surfing the internet from their PCs and hand devices, like: smartphones and tablets. However, the terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed.
Since online privacy has become the number one priority for any internet users today, making your browser stand out in a ferocious market nowadays isn’t an easy task. This is exactly why Opera acquired SurfEasy and proudly announced.
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“More and more internet users are starting to question whether they can trust the internet these days, and are actively looking for secure solutions for their phone or computer,” said Lars Boilesen, CEO, Opera Software.
“Privacy and security has always been top of mind for Opera`s users, making the acquisition of SurfEasy a seamless fit. Opera has evolved beyond our browser roots and this step will add a critical building block towards a broader portfolio of applications,” he continued.
A Vision
Together, Opera and SurfEasy form a dynamic collaboration, expanding Opera’s services into other products. Building a VPN to its browsers can strengthen Opera to bloom and stand out in markets where access to media and entertainment are restricted, and among users who are concerned about their privacy and security online. The company has already been pimping out its platform and adding new features to cope up with popular and ever-growing market demands.
“By teaming up with Opera, a global internet company with over 350 million users, we are able to accelerate our vision to give users access to simple applications that let them take back control of their online privacy and freedom,” says Chris Houston, founder and CEO of SurfEasy.
About SurfEasy VPN
SurfEasy is a leading leading Toronto-based virtual private network company that provides user-friendly online security solutions to protect internet users’ privacy every time they go online from their PCs, tablets or mobile phones. Through a global private network with bank-grade encryption technology, SurfEasy enables its customers to navigate the web with complete anonymity and protection from hackers and phishers. It offers applications to encrypt Internet traffic on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices as well as a password-protected USB plug-in that makes browsing untraceable and more secure from any computer or network.
Conclusion
Virtual private networks (VPN) are becoming a more commonplace as the grip of online motioning and spying tightens around internet users all over the planet. Now that the majority of user know that their IP addresses give away their locations and record every single website they visit or any online activity they carry out, the world has turned to using VPN services 24/7. VPNs are becoming very powerful and on demand that a lot of popular platforms and services are racing to adopt this roaring phenomenon. It is expected to read more news about popular internet companies either integrating their own VPN among their applications or partnering with top VPN service providers to make browsing a safe haven for everyone.
