Aladdin HASP SRM v 3.1 Adds Detachable Software Licenses, Mac Support

Latest software protection and licensing solution from software DRM leader
offers a host of ease-of-use and convenience enhancements

CHICAGO, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aladdin Knowledge Systems
(Nasdaq: ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication,
software DRM and content security, today announced the general availability of
Aladdin HASP SRM v 3.1, the latest release of the industry's only
software- and hardware-based licensing and protection solution.
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Enabling business growth and profitability through strong software copy
protection, unmatched intellectual property protection, secure licensing, and
product activation, Aladdin HASP SRM v 3.1 offers extended business models for
remote access and volume licensing, as well as support for Mac operating
systems and a variety of other enhancements for convenience and ease-of-use.
Detachable Software License Enables New Business Models
Responding to the growing need for flexible custom business models,
Aladdin HASP SRM offers detachable licenses which allow commuters or remote
employees access to protected software outside of the office, as well as
volume licensing options. Aladdin HASP SRM SL users are able to "check-out"
their license from the main License Manager for a predefined period of time
for use on their personal computer or local machine. The enterprise is able to
use the software only on the number of computers defined in the HASP license,
and the end-users are able to use the software online or offline without the
need to go through a Product Activation process on every computer. Publishers
are able to use the detachable license feature to offer volume licensing,
providing customers with a pool of licenses to use in whatever way best meets
the unique needs of the specific organization. Both options significantly
broaden the range of business models available to software publishers,
facilitating market penetration with multiple sales models for one software
product.
Mac Support
Aladdin HASP SRM v 3.1 features HASP HL support for Macs. Now, developers
using Mac OSX 10.4 and 10.5 applications are able to protect their software
with the HASP HL licensing option PC users already enjoy. Both 32- and 64-bit
applications are supported using the HASP SRM Runtime API.
Admin Control Center
The HASP Admin Control Center (ACC) offers end-users granular control of
reporting and management of all HASP keys, including detailed user-defined
analysis, better license management and increased product and feature
identification for monitoring and controlling installed licenses. With version
3.1, the ACC has been extended to provide a more broad range of logging
functionality, giving software vendors new sales options and increasing value
for end-users with customized usage and performance reports. Already an
innovative and valuable feature in previous versions of HASP SRM, the ACC
version 3.1 provides more transparent visibility into licensing and license
use for software vendors and customers alike.
Business Studio Enhancements
The HASP SRM v3.1 Business Studio offers many enhancements for increased
ease-of-use and user control, allowing vendors more flexibility in
implementing secure licensing and easier access to product DRM lifecycle
information. Some of the Business Studio Enhancements include: -- Enhanced
search and filter functionality: users define search and
filter criteria pertinent to their role, simplifying the report and
increasing productivity.
-- Business Studio API: vendors are able to easily set unique information
in their HASP keys' memory for each of their customers to enable
integration of proprietary licensing information.
-- Trialware license: trial licenses are defined by publishers for trial
periods of one to 90 days to better match specific requirements of the
software product and target markets.
-- License expiration notification: proactive e-mail notifications ensure
zero downtime due to Business Studio license expiration.
-- Custom installation: the HASP SRM Activations Module can be installed
separately from the Business Studio Server to make the system
production-ready, allowing installation of this module at the edge of
the network for while maintaining all other Business Studio operations
within the back office.

"The feature set of this latest version of Aladdin HASP SRM clearly
demonstrates Aladdin's attentiveness to customer needs, giving software
developers what they want today - offering tools to build their businesses for
the future," said Laila Arad-Allan, vice president of software DRM at Aladdin
Knowledge Systems. "Aladdin HASP SRM now offers increased system support and
more granular control, enabling software publishers to advance their business
through customized software distribution and licensing options while remaining
secure through Aladdin HASP's superior piracy protection."
About Aladdin HASP
The Aladdin HASP family of software DRM products is the #1 choice of
software publishers worldwide. HASP provides software developers with strong
software protection, licensing and distribution solutions that enable them to
prevent software piracy and increase revenues, protect intellectual property,
and expand licensing models to reach more customers. Visit
http://www.Aladdin.com/HASP.
About Aladdin
Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1
choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property,
increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is
the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web
gateway provides the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based
threats and attacks. Aladdin has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network
of channel partners, and has won numerous awards for innovation. For more
information, visit the Aladdin Web site at http://www.Aladdin.com.
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Knowledge Systems and the Aladdin logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All other product and brand names mentioned
in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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Matthew Zintel Erik Knettel / Andrea Costa
Zintel Public Relations Global Consulting Group
matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com aladdin@hfgcg.com
310.574.8888 646.284.9400

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