Crypkey Instant & SDK Product Comparison

CrypKey 7 Features	*CrypKey Instant*	CrypKey SDK
Implementation
customizable interface create your own custom dialog boxes		X
individual component protection protect specific components of an application (e.g., print functionality, calculate function)		X
customizable authorization determine at what point during the users’ experience with the application that authorization is required		X
protection for alternative programming applications protect programming applications that are not compiled as EXEs or DLLs (e.g., Flash)		X
custom encryption capacity 512 MB of additional encrypted information (specific to your application) can be stored and accessed (e.g., authorized printers and servers)		X
Microsoft Vista 32- and Vista 64-bit compatibility CrypKey is compatible with the 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft’s newest operating system. CrypKey Instant 7.1 is Vista 32-bit compatible - stayed tuned for Vista 64-bit compatibility.	X	X
Encryption
true encryption for .NET EXEs and DLLs CrypKey’s robust encryption-based foundation offers powerful and scalable copy protection. Obfuscation, the prevailing method used by other copy protection providers, confuses hackers by altering codes, but can easily be circumvented by determined opponents	X	X
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) the worldwide-recognized block cipher encryption standard	X	X
CrypKey CloneBuster technology prevents hard drive cloning	X	X
CrypKey Stealth technology prevents reverse engineering	X	X
debug while evaluating CrypKey provides a separate process that allows developers to debug while evaluating CrypKey but does not allow end-users to debug	X	X
Licensing
use limited allows you to specify license usage for a number of uses	X	X
day limited allows you to specify license usage for a number of days	X	X
node lock allows a single product to be licensed to a single workstation	X	X
transfer licenses out of a network pool enables a library-type system of temporary license use; permits users to transfer licenses out of and back into a license pool	X	X
eTransfer allows licenses to be quickly and easily transferred from one computer to another via the Internet (requires Casper add-on product)	X	X
CrypKey USBKey adds another level of security or licensing flexibility for mobile users; allows you to distribute licenses with hardware keys only, or a combination of hardware and software keys	X	X
software trials and demonstrations allows you to create and manage trial and demonstration versions of your software	X	X
options and levels allows you to control the use of specific features of your application	X	X
Site Key Generator (SKG) provides licensing for your product with the restrictions you require	X	X
Network
enterprise networking CrypKey can license not only the computer that an application is installed on, but also the entire enterprise network; a software license can be accessed by any network computer	X	X
unlimited redundant servers supports an unlimited number of redundant servers	X	X
unprecedented license server control and flexibility specify the number of network seats and identify domains, computers, and users that can or cannot use a particular license	X	X
license client flexibility the licensed client machine finds a license anywhere on the network; allows you to set a priority list of servers to check when searching for a license	X	X
dynamic server redundancy allows you to set up a priority list of servers to check for a license	X	X
smart server connection logic figures out which server is available immediately for connection, and quickly reconnects to the server if there is a server hiccup	X	X
server balancing directs the client to the least busy server and can quickly connect to another server if the current one crashes	X	X
Companion Products
Casper eRegister	X	X
Casper eCommerce	X	X
Site Key Generator Library (SKGL)	X	X
Distributor Authorizing License (DAL)	X	X
CrypKey USBKey Tools	X	X
CrypKey USBKeys (hardware)	X	X

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The purpose of this letter is to thank you and your staff for all of the commitment you have shown in helping provide VSS with a turn-key registration e-commerce solution. A special compliment goes out to your customer support. Your customer support demonstrated a high level of technical knowledge and competence in providing technical service for your product line. Please extend to the group our thanks and appreciation. I'm sure they are a great asset to your department. It will be my pleasure to recommend contacts as future business prospects. Here's to the beginning of a long prosperous relationship between us.

Eddie Imbriano
Development Product Liaison
Virtual Studio Systems, Inc.

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Carlton Software Co.