Thawte is a global provider of digital certificate solutions that provide Internet users with peace of mind when sending information to web sites, sending emails, and downloading computer code over the Internet.

Thawte acts as a trusted third party on the Internet and issue digital certificates to companies, and individuals, that are used as proof of identity online, and provide for the protection of all information sent over the World Wide Web, using the most currently available encryption technology.

VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq:VRSN) is the leading provider of digital trust services that enable businesses and consumers to engage in commerce and communications with confidence. VeriSign's digital trust services create a trusted environment through three core offerings—name services, authentication services, and payment services—powered by a global infrastructure that manages more than five billion communications and transactions a day.