DCM, Digital Communication Media AB Becomes Macrovision's First European Authorised SafeDisc Reseller.Entertainment Editors & High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--March 13, 2000 Macrovision Corp. (Nasdaq:MVSN MVSN Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Italy) ) and DCM DCM abbr. Distinguished Conduct Medal , Digital Communication Media AB of Sweden announced today that DCM has become the first European reseller of Macrovision's SafeDisc(R) optical media copy protection system. As a reseller, DCM, Digital Communication Media AB can now provide SafeDisc's copy protection system directly to customers of its CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). disc manufacturing services. Macrovision's reseller program was developed for CD-ROM replicators to expand the company's distribution channels. The SafeDisc Reseller Program enables software publishers and content owners to obtain copy protection directly from DCM. "We recognize the value of offering customers a single point of contact for replication, packaging, distribution and copy protection services," said Anders Sandstrom, DCM's managing director. Sandstrom added, "We investigated several copy protection technologies and found SafeDisc to offer superior security at an attractive price." "We are pleased to partner with DCM who have a very strong presence in the Nordic regions and are well positioned to promote SafeDisc to a wide range of content publishers," said Paul Stevens Paul Stevens may refer to:
"Macrovision's SafeDisc copy protection for the PC CD-ROM industry provides significant commercial opportunities for our potential resellers," continued Stevens. "Authorized resellers will have the opportunity to service a worldwide base of 25,000 customers with the backing of an established organization, infrastructure and a world leading product." SafeDisc is comprised of an authenticating digital signature embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. on the CD-ROM disc, an encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. wrapper A data structure or software that contains ("wraps around") other data or software, so that the contained elements can exist in the newer system. The term is often used with component software, where a wrapper is placed around a legacy routine to make it behave like an object. , and an anti-hacking technology that secures the CD-ROM executable. The patented SafeDisc digital signature cannot be copied by standard CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. drives. SafeDisc is a turnkey solution that allows the publisher to add encryption during the normal pre-mastering process and to QA the encrypted gold disc. All the major data verification and physical test equipment vendors modified their standard QA applications to support the testing of SafeDisc-protected discs for large volume productions with the same level quality and reliability available for standard disc production. SafeDisc has demonstrated over 99% compatibility with existing PC CD-ROM hardware and software worldwide. SafeDisc was determined by Philips Electronics to be the only copy protection technology that conforms to the Yellow Book CD-ROM Yellow Book CD-ROM - A CD-ROM format which is ISO 9660 compliant and uses mode 1 addressing. Discs of this type can be played on most drives and would be appropriate for most multimedia applications which have been developed for personal computers. standards. About DCM DCM's business concept is to be the independent local business-to-business supplier of digital information on demand. Today, DCM, Digital Communication Media AB, expands its business with one new establishment every year. The companies in the DCM group are situated in Kista, Helsinki, Gothenburg, Lund and London. DCM is Sweden's leading manufacturer of CD, CD-ROM, CD-R and DVD-discs. The company also supplies storage, distribution, graphic design, printed matters, packages, organization and supervision of the digital material. In addition, DCM supplies Webb-service and Personal CD(TM) -- the new hybrid of CD-R and Internet as well as production of CD/DVD-masters to external factories. The turnover of the group is approximately 300 million SEK SEK In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Swedish Krona. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. . Additional background information on DCM can be obtained from the Internet at www.dcm.se. About Macrovision Macrovision Corp. develops and markets content copy protection and rights management technologies and products to prevent the unauthorized duplication, reception or use of video and audio programs and computer software. Macrovision provides its products and services primarily to the consumer multimedia and business software publishers, home video, pay-per-view, cable, satellite and video security markets. Macrovision has its headquarters in Sunnyvale with subsidiaries in London and Tokyo. All statements contained herein, as well as oral statements that may be made by the company or by officers, directors or employees of Macrovision acting on the its behalf, that are not statements of historical fact, constitute "forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. " and are made pursuant to the Safe-Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results of Macrovision to be materially different from the historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties are outlined in Macrovision's recent Registration Statement on Form S-3 and in its reports on Form 10Q and form 10K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Macrovision is not obligated ob·li·gate tr.v. ob·li·gat·ed, ob·li·gat·ing, ob·li·gates 1. To bind, compel, or constrain by a social, legal, or moral tie. See Synonyms at force. 2. To cause to be grateful or indebted; oblige. to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release. Note to Editors: Additional background information on Macrovision Corp. can be obtained from our Web Site at www.macrovision.com. SafeDisc(R) is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corp. |
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