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Thought for the Day
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
~ John Burroughs (1837 - 1921), US Essayist and Naturalist
February Special
Special Offer Extended! Due to popular demand, we're continuing last month's offer. Purchase a new CrypKey Instant or CrypKey SDK license in the month of February and receive a $300 US discount.
Don't wait — this offer ends February 28, 2007.
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CrypKey 7: Your Software Licensing Solution Will Work With Windows Vista 32
Go from uncertainty to opportunity with CrypKey 7 - the best software copy protection and licensing solution for Windows Vista 32.
Microsoft has projected that 400 million PCs will be running Windows Vista in the next 24 months. And while developers around the world are worrying about all the things that can go wrong with their software, you'll be confident that your CrypKey-protected applications will operate successfully in the new Windows environment. CrypKey Instant and CrypKey SDK are fully compatible with Windows Vista.
We're committed to developing solutions that keep pace with evolving software technology and trends. This in turn supports your goals to increase revenue and reduce operational costs. With CrypKey's Vista compatibility, you'll maximize revenue by easily creating multiple product versions and avoiding potential unauthorized use and piracy. You can also reduce costs by automating the management of the software lifecycle with Casper (CrypKey Automated Software Purchasing & Electronic Registration).
Vista marks Microsoft's biggest launch since Windows 95. So instead of stressing about the potential chaos that will occur while enterprises roll out this new operating system, you'll be positively focused on the massive opportunity created. When bringing your Vista-enabled software to the market, CrypKey is the only protection and licensing solution to consider.
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Product News: CrypKey 7's New Dynamic Server Redundancy
We're pleased to announce that CrypKey 7 now has Dynamic Server Redundancy, Smart Server Connection Logic, and Server Balancing.
To reduce client-to-server connection wait times, we've added Smart Client/Server Communication Protocol. It figures out which server is available immediately for connection, quickly reconnects to the server if there is a server hiccup, and even quickly connects to another server if the current one crashes.
We've also added Smart Server Connection Logic, which includes Server Balancing. This enables the client to be directed to the least busy server.
To find out more about these new features, call CrypKey at 1.403.258.6274 – we are standing by to assist you!
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Improve Revenue Opportunities for Learning Applications with CrypKey SDK and CrypKey DLM
Discover how to improve your revenue! Here's how…
Over the past few years, CrypKey products have proven to be remarkably effective in protecting and licensing the intellectual property developed for training and learning applications. These applications have traditionally been distributed without encryption, leaving them vulnerable to illegal use and copying. And since they were unlicensed, the only revenue stream available to their creators was to sell them outright.
Learning applications developed with tools such as Macromedia Director can be effectively protected and licensed with CrypKey SDK. For example, a major developer of training material for heavy equipment recently learned the benefits of using CrypKey. This organization's training application is distributed and run primarily on a CD, and now using CrypKey SDK, the licensing of the CrypKey-protected software is locked to a specific PC.
Our CrypKey DLM (Data License Manager) product has further extended the intellectual property protection and license control of learning data. CrypKey DLM is particularly effective for training situations where the data's source code, such as PowerPoint, is not available. This powerful solution enables vendors to implement data licensing features and thereby manage how the data is viewed. For instance, you can now control who views your demos with time-based, use-limited, and concurrent-network licensing. This dramatically expands the potential business models that can be used to market and sell your data.
A fire and safety training materials vendor who now uses CrypKey DLM can provide a time-limited demonstration version of its application without risk of the content being copied. This provides the vendor with effective control over the number of copies of the material that are authorized for use. In other words, anyone who uses the application and data must pay for it.
If you are a vendor of learning materials, or you distribute learning data that costs time, money, and resources to develop, contact CrypKey to protect and license your products.
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Casper 2.0 Upgrades Now Available
CrypKey is pleased to announce the latest Casper 2.0 upgrade: Casper eCommerce now accepts PayPal payments (in addition to PC Charge and Payflow Pro payment gateways) for online purchase transactions. This new feature is included in Casper 2.0 build 229.
Casper eCommerce now allows web-based automated processing of software license purchases via credit card using a PayPal account. This solution works by first processing the customer's payment information, verifying that the transaction was successful, and then immediately sending the customer a code to unlock the application over the Internet. Casper eCommerce works 24/7/365, without human intervention.
The main features of Casper eCommerce are:
- software license authorization via an automated credit card purchasing process
- web and email communication are supported
- customers can purchase a software license from within the application itself
- CasperWeb user interface for streamlined product and customer information management
- eTransfer allows licenses to be moved from one computer to another via the Internet
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Casper Server Hosting
Through our recent partnership with Dynamic Hosting, we now offer our customers the opportunity to purchase Casper and install the software on a securely hosted server. This option is a tremendous benefit to Casper customers with restrictive or limited IT scenarios. It provides you with full control and access to the Casper software located on the host server. Full reporting functionality and review of client information is also available using this option.
Hosting fees for a virtual private server (VPS) start as low as $89 US per month; a high-end dedicated server starts at $389 US per month (with a one-time setup fee of $169 US). In a matter of days, our customers can now purchase Casper software, install it on a Dynamic Hosting server at a secure data centre, and have a web-based, 24/7, automated product licensing solution.
CrypKey and Dynamic Hosting are standing by to help implement your solution today. Contact us today for more information at sales@crypKey.com.
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New CrypKey 7 Pricing
The best way to ensure that you are first in line to receive the “latest and greatest” from CrypKey is to maintain a valid annual subscription for all CrypKey licenses.
With the release of CrypKey 7, please note that new product pricing is in effect for customers that use network licensing features. Any customer that has a valid annual subscription for a CrypKey license will be grandfathered and will receive an automatic upgrade to the CrypKey Enterprise license package.
The new pricing affects new CrypKey Enterprise licenses only. CrypKey SDK and CrypKey Instant Regular are still available for purchase at pre-CrypKey 7 prices. And for an added cost, CrypKey Instant and CrypKey SDK Enterprise can be purchased with additional features, such as increased number of network seats, and more accessories, including the distributor authorizing license. In addition, Enterprise customers will receive priority e-mail, phone, and remote access support.
For more pricing information, please visit our website at www.crypKey.com or call your customer service representative at 403.258.6274.
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Industry News: DRM Benefits Consumers, Too!
A story in the November 2006 issue Computerworld (U.S. Online) discussed DRM (digital rights management) technology as a benefit to consumers, not just to vendors. The article offers a challenge to the prevailing belief that DRM protects and benefits only the media creators. It describes some of the ways that the technology also has the potential to enhance the end-user experience.
James DeLong, a speaker at a November Federal Trade Commission event DRM, reportedly explained that while DRM allows copyright holders to control how customers access their content, it can also lead to favorable pricing models for consumers. To illustrate, he explained that instead of paying $30 for a new book, consumers may soon be able to pay $3 for a digital copy that lets them read it once.
“Limited-use works will be cheaper than unlimited works”, DeLong said.
To read the full-text story by Grant Gross in Computerworld ( U.S. Online), go to:
http://www.crypkey.com/article/expertsdebate0207.htm.
To find out how CrypKey solutions can help you solve your Digital Rights Management issues, please contact us at 403.258.6274 to find out more about our CrypKey DLM (Data License Manager) product. Also, visit http://www.crypkey.com/dlm.asp.
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Sunset on Casper eRegister and Casper eCommerce 1X and CrypKey 5.7
Casper eRegister and Casper eCommerce
What version are you using? The current version for Casper is 2.0; build 228 encompasses all the latest technology and upgrades available. Effective November 30, 2006, CrypKey no longer supports Casper 1X. If you are still using Casper 1X, please contact our technical support team to determine a transition plan for upgrading your software.
CrypKey 5.7
With the release of CrypKey 7, we no longer support version 5.7. To ensure a smooth transition of your protected application(s), please contact technical support to discuss an implementation strategy that's best for you. We also advise customers to download the new CrypKey 7 instead of attempting to upgrade version 5.7, due to the vast changes in the technologies between versions.
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Let us know which topics you'd like to see in upcoming issues of CrypKey Customer News. If you'd like to learn more about specific technical aspects of CrypKey products, tell us. Send your requests and suggestions to sales@crypkey.com.
We want to help. If you have questions about product subscription(s) or renewals, call us at 1-403-258-6274 or email sales@crypkey.com.
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We appreciate your business and continued support. Thank you for reading and have a great day!
Sincerely,
Team CrypKey
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