Digital Media Company: eBook (GMST)
Company Overview
The eBook electronic handheld information appliance is capable of holding up to 4000 pages of text and graphics, including an integrated copyright protection system. eBook also provided a network infrastructure for publishers, retailers and end-users to publish, distribute, purchase and read electronic content securely and efficiently on the Web. eBook was sold to Gemstar (NASDAQ: GMST) in January 2000.
BV Insight - Why is this company interesting?
eBook helped pioneer portable electronic publishing and built a unique end-to-end platform facilitating the publishing and consumption of electronic content on handheld devices.