Re: Intel/Alladdin, et al
By: JesseLivermore, Raging BS (sometimnes!) Wednesday, 17 Feb 1999 at 11:22 PM EST Post # of 22451
"On bridges (loans) and gorillas or Wavx-Packard to Aladdin to Intel to IBM
A little old a little new, something borrowed something blue
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Intel recently announced that it will be embedding a processor serial number in every Pentium III processor, thus enabling the utilization of the processor for verification processes previously implemented off-processor. Aladdin will be the provider of this
secure framework to any vendor wishing to develop processor serial number-enabled applications for the Internet. These include:
- Internet access
- System verification
- e-Commerce
The framework includes Tamper Resistant Software (TRS) Agent, a vital element that defends the processor serial number against attempts by an attacker to ''spoof'' it. The TRS will be based on the secure API and Shell technology that forms the basis of Aladdin's HASP software security system, recently rated well ahead of its main competitor by the National Software Testing Laboratories.
''With its 15 year's experience and its leadership in developing security solutions, Aladdin is ideally positioned to work with Intel on this new approach to PC security,'' says Aladdin CEO and President, Yanki Margalit. ''We will be providing the key security element that will enable processor serial number to be the platform for a new generation of security applications. And of course, this integrates perfectly with our wide range of authentication solutions, in particular our newly announced eToken. All of these will be integrated with the processor serial number feature, to provide the
most comprehensive user and desktop authentication for various Internet applications, driving forward the implementation of secure e-business.''
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Aladdin and Wave Complete Security
Technology Integration
Tel Aviv, Israel and New York, NY, January 27, 1997 -- Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ALDNF; aks.com), the leading developer of solutions for the secure licensing and distribution of digital content, and Wave Systems Corp. (OTC
BB: WAVX; wave.com) today announced that they have completed the integration of Aladdin's software execution control system -- the Aladdin Shell -- and HASP® and Hardlock® key technologies into Wave's WaveMeter® chip. This technology integration, resulting from the two companies' June 1997 partnership agreement, provides the foundation for a new model of electronic commerce and
distribution of digital content in a secure and flexible environment. In December, Wave and IBM announced an agreement to "find ways to inexpensively incorporate (the) WaveMeter into PC products (and) to support each other in achieving industry-wide adoption of the WaveMeter technology by systems manufacturers." (See Wave-IBM announcement excerpts below.)
The first stage of the Aladdin-Wave technology integration provides the Aladdin security shell for the WaveMeter, and the second stage ensures that Aladdin's developer customers are fully compatible with the future installed base of WaveMeters, whether used for security or distribution. Wave's agreement with IBM will potentially enable consumers to rent and purchase digital content directly from their desktops using the WaveMeter, and Aladdin's technology will allow evelopers of said digital content to secure their intellectual property against unauthorized access, use and piracy.
Aladdin's Shell, HASP and Hardlock technologies offer industry-leading licensing and distribution solutions enabling persistent protection of software against unauthorized access, use and copying. Wave's WaveMeter technology enables flexible business models for purchasing digital content, including rental, pay-per-use and rent-to-own. The WaveMeter measures the usage of software and digital content at the user's site, and enables users to securely try, use, rent and purchase software and other digital content. Broad deployment of the WaveMeter technology is expected by Wave towards the end of 1998.
"The IBM-Wave agreement is an important step in a process that will bring the integrated Aladdin/Wave technology to market. We look forward to working with Wave in order to achieve broad penetration of PC platforms distributed by both IBM and other system manufacturers," said Aladdin President and CEO Yanki Margalit.
"Wave's collaboration with IBM also represents a significant tribute to Aladdin's technology leadership in the field of secure software licensing and distribution."
Wave-IBM Dec. 18 Announcement Excerpts
"Wave Systems Corp. today announced an agreement with IBM Corporation to find ways to inexpensively incorporate Wave Systems' WaveMeter chip into PC products. Wave and IBM will work on product ideas to allow users to access digital content directly from their desktops through a variety of purchase models, including rental, pay-per-use and rent-to-own. Wave and IBM have also agreed to support each other in achieving industry-wide adoption of the WaveMeter technology by systems manufacturers. Detailed terms of the relationship were not disclosed."
"The Wave System is a unique turnkey solution for electronic content distribution and transaction processing that can turn PCs into digital cash registers for secure renting or purchasing of software. The system combines triple DES encryption to secure content being sold with a local WaveMeter chip that accomplishes content decryption and metering, and records user credit and transaction data."
For a complete version of the Wave-IBM announcement, see Wave's corporate web site at wave.com
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What a stew we brew....""
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