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Concept Software, Inc (trademark: SoftwareKey) , from USA, Saint Charles a Private company specializing in protecting Software founded in
Protection PLUS - flexible software protection licensing tool kit. It remotely manages customer access and licenses. It can create trial software versions and remotely extend trial period.
CoreMedia , from Germany, Hamburg a Private company specializing in protecting Mobile phones founded in 1996
Smart Content Technology - content management software. It allows to implement various content-related services (license management and delivery, content management, encryption, packaging) in accordance with OMA DRM standard.
Smart Content Technology was developed with help from AegisDRM
Annual turnover is about 10 mln euro. Main investor is T-Venture, VC arm of Deutsche Telecom AG.
Cranium Softworks , from USA, Washington a Private company specializing in protecting Web content founded in 2002
Entitlement Management Server (EMS) - entitlement control platform that works in conjunction with a site's security engine to stop users attempting to share account credentials. It can be complimented by a suite of solutions for content management, and web application development.
The company was formed as a result of a spinoff of the Web Content Management Practice Division of Virtualogic.
CrypKey, Inc , from Canada, Calgary a Private company specializing in protecting Software founded in 1992
CrypKey Instant - software licensing and copy protection system. It protects applications by wrapping and encrypting exe.files. CASPER eRegister - CrypKey Automated Software Purchasing & Electronic Registration. CASPER eCommerce - verifies credit card purchases. CASPER BalckBox - the combination of the previous products.
Digilox , from India, Hyderabad a Private company specializing in protecting Software, Documents, eBooks founded in
Digilox Secure Instant Messaging (SIM) - allows for secure communication through emails, voice mails, financial transactions. It includes tying digital content to a specific PC using patent-pending signature extraction system + key encryption + biometric authorisation. CDLox - an encryption method used to protect and securely distribute private documents, software upgrades, private messages on CDs. It encrypts and locks content into user-executable file. PDFLox - web-based service for protection of contents in PDF format files. JavaLox - protects Java applications by encrypting and wrapping source code and resource files.
Digital River, inc. , from USA, Minneapolis a Public (NASDAQ: DRIV) company specializing in protecting Software founded in 1994
SoftwarePassport - software protection system which is a combination of DRM and a marketing tool. It supports several levels of hardware binding and fingerprinting. Protected application files are automatically compressed. Remote license management servers send security keys which are injected into a product automatically. Multiple certificates and 9 levels of license key encryption.
Digital River provides e-commerce outsourcing, builds and manages online businesses.
DigitalContainers, LLC , from USA, Virginia a Private company specializing in protecting Any digital content through P2P Networks founded in
DigitalContainers - intellegent software packages that provide security, management and e-commerce for files of any type or size as they travel over the Internet. These containers wrap the file in a secure digital shell that can only be opened with a key that can be a password, fingerprint or remote authorisation.
DivXNetworks, Inc. , from USA, San Diego a Private company specializing in protecting Video founded in 2000
DivX OVS (Open Video System) technology - enables consumers to play movies from the Internet. It includes a complete DRM system, enabling business models such as video on demand for content providers and retailers. It allows for content encryption and key rotation.
The company was founded by the inventor of DivX, video compression format. The company owns www.divx.com site, designed to implement the video-on-demand business model.
DMD Secure , from The Netherlands, Amsterdam.
Acquired by
SafeNet (Belcamp, Md.) 25 March 2005 for 7.5 million
Euro ($9.7 million). The low figure is attributed to DMD Secure's role as a
package/reseller of DRM technologies rather than an originator/developer. eMeta Corp , from USA, New York a Private company specializing in protecting Music, Video, eBooks, Software founded in 1998
RightAccess - provides sophisticated access protection to digital information. RightCommerce - a platform for marketing and sale of digital products. RightServices - provides authentication, authorisation, metering and billing features to software developers. eRightsWEB - allows content providers to market and sell any type of digital assets in the Internet.
End2End Holdings Ltd , from Denmark a Private company specializing in protecting Mobile phones founded in 2000
The company offers a full range of Managed Service Solutions for content downloads streaming, DRM, online gaming through mobile devices. Their DRM platform is based on the DRM OMA standard.
At the end of 2003 the company raised EUR 70.9 mln in equity financing from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, HP, DB Capital Partners, and Cisco Systems.
Essential Security Software, Inc , from a Private company specializing in protecting Documents founded in
Essential Security Suite - encrypts documents, allows to control the rules and time of the use of the document, utilizes PC hardware fingerprinting. It is designed for use on the individual PC, does not require network server support.
FileOpen Systems, Inc , from USA, New York a Private company specializing in protecting Documents founded in 1997
FileOpen Publisher - consists of two components: a) FileOpen Author which encrypts documents, sets permissions, and creates installation programmes; and b) FileOpen Client which is a plug-in to Acrobat controlling the user's access to the document. FileOpen Web Publisher - consists of the Encryptor (encryption engine), Permission Server and Client plug-in. The solution is compatible only with the PDF format.
The company is the partner of Adobe Systems through the Adobe Solutions Network Development Program.
However Seybold Report, Vol.4,No.22, February 23,2005 says "A few weeks ago,
Adobe quietly announced that it is discontinuing its eBook server software,
Content Server, which contains the DRM encryption functionality for PDF eBooks.
Adobe no longer sells the product and will discontinue technical support for it
in 2006." so FileOpen's core technology will no longer be supported.
Finjan Software, LTD , from USA, San Jose a Private company specializing in protecting Documents founded in
Vital Security - content management solutions for web pages, email, SSL, documents. Virus protection, web content, email scanning, Internet access control, employee Internet management.
Geneva Media LLC (trademark - Liquid Digital Media)
, from USA, Knoxville, Ten. a Private company specializing in protecting Music founded in 1996
Custom digital mucis solutions. The company covers the full value chain of online music distribution, including the catalogue of 300,000 digital music tracks.
Liquid Audio was set up by the experts in the music and technology industries. It was sold in 2003 to Geneva Media LLC, an affiliate of Anderson Merchandisers (the music distributor for Wal-Mart), for $3.2 mln. In December 2003, it launched a test online music download store in partnership with Wal-Mart. Other current distribution partners include Amazon.com, Clear Channel.
IBM , from USA, New York a Public (NASDAQ: IBM) company specializing in protecting Documents, eBooks, Music founded in
EMMS (Electronic Media Management System) - software suite allowing to offer DRM-protected content within the
organization and to distribute it outside the organization. It utilizes secure container technology to facilitate downloads of data according to license terms.
In late 90's IBM abandoned their security technology - Cryptographic Envelopes, or Cryptolopes.
Info2clear , from Belgium, Brussels a Private company specializing in protecting eBooks, Documents founded in 1998
"get-a-copy" - a web-based infrastructure for online sales of reproduction rights to content (mostly text files).
Shareholders include ABN AMRO Capital and Belgacom. The company is working on the "get-the-song" product allowing for the distribution of music files. The company's subsidiary - Secure Attachment - is a DRM service provider.
Infraworks Corporation , from USA, Texas a Private company specializing in protecting Documents founded in 1998
InTether Technology - consists of a) the Packager which allows the users to put digital information into an encrypted package that can be delivered through email, Web or CD; and b) the Receiver which is a client-side application which extracts the secured file, controls access to this file and removes the data upon expiration. The product line includes InTether File Security Series, InTether Server, Desktop, SecureCD, Sanitizer (wipes all data from the hard drive).
In May 2004, the company secured US$ 7.45 mln in additional venture financing. The investors include Reston, SpaceVest, Austin, Convergent Investors, Oak Trees Investors and others.
IPR Systems Pty. Limited , from Australia a Private company specializing in protecting eBooks founded in 1999
Digital Box eXchange (DBX) - an integrated ASP-based system for delivery of ebooks. It is JAVA-based content web and e-commerce server. Learning Object Xchange (LOX) - facilitates the exchange of learning objects and components within and between institutions. The rights information is embedded into learning objects using the Open Digital Rights Language (ODRL). RightsCopy - an electronic use system to manage the rights of educational print or digital copying and communicating.
Link Data Security A/S , from Denmark, Copenhagen a Private company specializing in protecting CDs, DVDs, Software, eBooks, Data files founded in 1982
All products are based on the patented fingerprinting technology. CD-Cops and DVD-Cops - protect CDs and DVDs from illeagal copying by embedding fingerprints in legal copies and requiring users to enter identification codes. WebCops - encrypts executable files for safe distribution. CopsCrypto - encrypts data files (text, data bases, digital pictures). HtmlCops - protects Html documents. PDFCops - protects PDF files.
LockStream Corporation , from USA, Seattle a Private company specializing in protecting Mobile phones founded in 1999
Catalyst DRM Service Platform - provides a solution for preparing and delivering secure content with encryption and lisencing. OMA 1.0 DRM Client - an optimized implementation of the OMA 1.0 DRM specifications. KeyDRM - provides APIs for developing DRM client applications. It requires that all clients terminals be registered with a backened system before allowing a customer to acquire a license. All content is represented in a ASN.1-based file format specification with the content encrypted using the Blowfish encryption mechanism. Media Manager - mobile media application which allows consumers to easily manage DRM protected and unprotected content.
Investors include AOL TimeWarner, Audax Ventures, Encore Venture Partners, Artisan Digital Media, ING Barings.
Logos Information Co, Ltd , from China, Beijing a Private company specializing in protecting Documents (in PDF format) founded in
A set of programs to create and manage PDF files.
The company is also in other areas of computer software development.
Macrovision Corporation , from USA, Delaware a Public (NASDAQ: MVSN) company specializing in protecting Video, Music, Software founded in 1983
FLEXnet - software licensing platform. SafeDisc - security solution for interactive software applications. It encrypts the program executable in an excess control wrapper that requires authentication in order to run the program. CDS - single-station, stand-alone "black box" installed in-line between the data processing station and the laser beam recorder mastering system. The CDS processor optically shields the copywrited content. It is compatible wth Red Book CD audio players.
Macrovision has one of the best collections of DRM patents in the world, many of them gained through acquisitions. It has announced the acquisition of privately-held InstallShield Software Corp. for US$ 76 mln. This will allow Macrovosiion to integrate security systems with software installation utilities.
MarkAny Inc. , from Korea a Private company specializing in protecting Video, Music, Documents founded in 1999
Products - DocumentSafer, ContentSafer, WebSafer, ePageSafer. Technology - watermarking.
Media Rights Technologies, Inc. , from USA,
California a Private company specializing in protecting Video, Music founded in 2001
X1 - encryption technology based on the unique
algorithm. X1 Recording Control and SeCure CD and DVD solutions. X1-Superdistribute solution - software which allows rights holders and content providers to set individual rules and procedures under which a digital file can be used, passed or otherwise re-used or altered.
MRT created and operates the digital radio service BlueBeat which uses their DRM technology (X1).
MediaSec Technologies LLC , from USA, Providence a Private company specializing in protecting Video, Music, Documents founded in 1996
Products - MediaSign Print, MediaSign Brand, MediaSign Digital, MediaTrust, SysCoP. Technology - watermarking.
The company was formed as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics, Darmstadt, Germany.
Meganet Corporation , from USA, Los Angelos a Private company specializing in protecting Documents, Mobile phones founded in 1997
Virtual Matrix Encryption (VME) Technology - embedded crypto keys based on algorithms mapped into a virtual matrix of indeces.
Microsoft Corporation , from USA a Public (NASDAQ: MSFT) company specializing in protecting Software, Music, Documents founded in 1975
Windows Media Player - media-protection technology based on the wrapper architecture. Windows Rights Management Service (RMS) - the platform working with Windows applications and providing persistent policy rights for Web content and sensitive corporate documents of all types. Product Activation - designed to force users to perform an online registration of their software after a certain period of use.
Microsoft is one of the owners of ContentGuard and actively promotes the XrML standard developed by ContentGuard.
Musicrypt Inc. , from Canada, Toronto a Public (TSX Venture Exchange: MCT) company specializing in protecting Music founded in
BioPassword - biometric verification software that validates users by creating custom signature for each user based upon their typing rhythms. The technology was originally developed by BioNet Systems LLC. Digital Media Distribution System (DMDS) - digital file transfer system developed to streamline radio promotion activities for music industry. It uses BioPassword to protect content. Virtual Matrix Encryption (VME) - protection for media files that will remain in active circulation for long periods of time. It is sold under license agreement with Meganet Corp.
NetActive , from Canada, Ottawa a Private company specializing in protecting Software, Music, Video founded in 1997
NetActive DRM technology - controls access to a variety of content including entertainment and business software, digital music, and video. It is based on licensing issued by Net Active server online.
NetQuartz , from France a Private company specializing in protecting Software founded in
ez platform 2.0 - software licensing solution based on the Software Distribution Modelling (SDM) methodology. SDM takes licensing technology out of application and puts it into a right control program.
Investors include DB Capital Partners, Auriga Partners, Natexis Ventech. In 2000, during the second round of financing the company secured 20 mln euro.
ORBID Corporation , from USA a Private company specializing in protecting Music, Video founded in
4DRM embeds the security engine into the inaccessible BIOS environment of a computer. So as to ensure tracking and tracing of products (CDs/DVDs), they should bear 2DMI coding system (another ORBID's product).
Perimele Ltd , from UK, Oxford a Private company specializing in
DRM consulting and Training and protecting Documents, Software, Web content. IP
valued at over $30M. Founded in 1994. RealNetworks, Inc. , from USA, Seattle a Public (NASDAQ) company specializing in protecting Music, Video founded in
Helix DRM is a complete, end-to-end secure digital delivery plartform. It is applicable for both standards-based content as well as leading Internet formats, including RealAudio, RealVideo, MP3, MPEG-4, AAC, H263 and AMR. Harmony Technology - first DRM translation system, software which allows music tracks from Rhapsody to be played on 70 types of digital music players (standard compatible with the Apple FairPlay DRM, the MS Windows Media Audio DRM, the RealNetworks Helix DRM).
RealNetworks invented and released RealPlayer and RealAudio in 1995. Rhapsody - digital online music store.
RightsMarket Inc , from Canada a Public (TSXV: RTS) company
formerly specializing in protecting documents. No longer providing DRM services
owing Rumble International LLC , from USA, Texas a Private company specializing in protecting Documents founded in 1997
FTH (File Transaction Hub) - digital file management software. It provides managed storage,
optimized access and secure delivery of digital files.
SafeNet, Inc. , from USA, Baltimore a Public (NASDAQ: SFNT) company specializing in protecting Networks founded in 1983
Secure IP Technology - key technology which is used in all SafeNet's solutions. Most of their solutions are aimed at providing
security for virtual private networks (VPNs).
In 2002 SafeNet acquired Securealink B.V. in the Netherlands, in 2003 - Cylink Corp, in 2004 - Rainbow Technologies. The company has 18 awarded patents and 27 pending ones.
Also owns the former DMDsecure
team operating as part of the rights management business unit, reporting
to Prakash Panjwani. Rist Brouwer, the former chief executive of DMDsecure,
leads strategic business development activities for SafeNet in the broader
market of content protection.
Sandlot, Inc , from USA, Utah a Private company specializing in protecting Subscription business for online products founded in 1991
EclipseNet - solution that manages subscription and product-based order fulfillment processes. It authenticates and authorises subscribers using either a login and password or IP addresses. It automatically encrypts all sensitive information.
Main customers are publishing, media and e-commerce.
SealedMedia Inc. , from USA a Private company specializing in protecting Documents founded in 1996
SealedMedia - includes three software components: the Sealer, the License Server, the Unsealer. Sealed eRoom - enables secure web-based collaboration on projects involving
confidential information.
Secure Digital Container (SDC) AG , from Switzerland, Basle a Private company specializing in protecting Music, Mobile phones, CDs, DVDs founded in 1998
SDC - Java DRM technology. It is based on the "Digital Multi Media Object". The system packages content together with code in a "container". The patent was registered in 1996 as the 1st patent in the music DRM.
SDC Java DRM is the chosen DRM for "O2 music to mobile" service in the UK, Germany, Ireland, and the Netherlands (in partnership with MmO2 Plc, UK).
SecureMedia , from USA, San Francisco a Private company specializing in protecting Broadband founded in 1996
Encryptonite Technology - combines key cryptographic mathematics with symmetric encryption algorithms. It has small code size and low processor requirements.
RealNetworks provides Encryptonite module as a standard component of the RealSystem iQ.
Softlok International Ltd , from UK a Private company specializing in protecting Software founded in 1987
Softlok 2 - combines a USB key with a password that can be accesssed from the protected software application. Cipherlok - the combination of a Blowfish algorythm and key to protect files.
Softricity, Inc , from USA, Boston a Private company specializing in protecting Any type of sigital content founded in 1999
Time-based, location-based and service-based access tokens provided by a Conditional Access Server (CAS). Reading content requires an activator which is a code generated by CAS and used to run a conversion program tha unlocks the content.
Software Protection Labs (SOFPRO) , from Yugoslavia, Belgrade a Private company specializing in protecting Software founded in 1994
PC Guard - Professional software protection and licensing systems (Win32, Win16, DOS). Protection is applied to compiled applications by wrapping them into a security envelope which consists of a large number of encryption layers and anti-debugging, anti-reverse engineering code.
Trymedia Systems, Inc. , from USA, San Francisco a Private company specializing in protecting Software founded in 1999
ActiveMARK - DRM technology suite. Licenses are created based on the configuration of the user's computer and are downloaded in the background of the user's computer without user's intervention. Duplicated files revert to trial mode and offer the next customer an opportunity to purchase the software.
The company is funded by Intel Capital.
Verance , from USA, San Diego a Private company specializing in protecting Music, Video, Broadcast founded in 1999
ConfirMedia - audio watermarking technology embedding digital information-carrying codes into the waveform of audio or audio-visual content. Broadcast monitoring and reporting system.
Formed as a result of the merger of ARIS Technologies, Inc. (Cambridge, Mass) & Solana Technology Development Corp (San Diego, CA).
Viaquo Corporation , from USA, San Jose a Private company specializing in protecting Any digital content founded in
ViaSeal - distributed access permissioning software platform, Internet-based solution. Any digital content is cryptographically embedded with the credentials needed to access or modify it. Users access their credentials in Web-based accounts.
The investors include Sienna Ventures, Hsieh Investment Limited Partners, VenGlobal Capital Fund.
ViaTech Technologies, Inc. , from USA, Massachusetts a Private, delisted OTC 03/01 company specializing in protecting Software, Music, eBooks founded in 1995
eLicense System - set of e-business tools and services for digital content owners to setup, expand and launch an Internet e-business. It provides copy protection and DRM-enabling via digital wrapper and/or electronic licensing API's.
Widevine Technologies, Inc. , from USA, Seattle a Private company specializing in protecting Broadband, Satellite TV founded in
Cypher - encryption and key-management systems which enable secure video services on broadband networks.
Investors include Constellation Ventures, VantagePoint Venture Partners, Pacesetter Capital Group, Charter Ventures, Phoenix Capital Partners, Dai Nippon Printing Co.
WrapTech Limited , from UK a Private company specializing in protecting Software, Music founded in 1999
Softwrap - provides virtual shrink-wrapping security to software. Soundwrap - the same technology for music files. The technology extracts the serial number from the computer's hard drive, and reverts the software to its trail-use status should it be used on any other machine.
WrapTech Ltd is a whole owner of two subsidiaries - Softwrap Ltd and Soundwrap Ltd. The technology patents are pending.
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