Discretix Announces Widespread Endorsement for Multi-Scheme DRM Client for Mobile Devices.

BARCELONA, Spain -- Multi-scheme DRM Client supports OMA DRM, Windows Media DRM 10, and CPRM using a common infrastructure, offering unparalleled flexibility in meeting the evolving needs of mobile operators

Discretix, Inc., the leading provider of embedded security solutions for mobile devices and flash memory, today announced that its Multi-Scheme DRM Client has enjoyed unprecedented industry support. The Discretix Multi-Scheme DRM Client provides support for multiple schemes using a common infrastructure and interface.

DRM schemes supported by the Discretix Client include OMA DRM V1.0 & 2.0, Windows Media DRM 10 and CPRM. Support for new DRM schemes can be added as they become available. The Multi-Scheme Client offers unparalleled flexibility in meeting the evolving needs of mobile operators and handset manufacturers. Reinforced by an underlying hardware-based security sub-system, such as CryptoCell(TM), the Client features an outstanding level of security and high performance, conforming to the stringent security and usability requirements set down by mobile operators.

UIQ Technology: Commenting on the availability of the DRM Client on the UIQ Platform Carina Dietmann, Head of Marketing at UIQ Technology said, "Discretix's Multi-Scheme Client is the most comprehensive DRM solution available, and UIQ is pleased to have Discretix as our selected solution partner."

Microsoft Corporation: Commenting on Discretix's support for Windows Media DRM 10, Eric Schmidt, group product manager for Windows Digital Media at Microsoft said, "Partners like Discretix are creating exciting new mobile entertainment experiences for consumers worldwide by providing a robust Windows Media-enabled solution that operators can quickly and easily take to market."

DRM Watch: "The mobile content market won't grow without interoperability among multiple DRM technologies, to create the most seamless experience possible for consumers," said Bill Rosenblatt, President of GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies and Editor, DRM Watch (www.drmwatch.com). "Discretix's extensible support for multiple DRMs gives mobile operators the flexibility to offer a wide variety of content services on single devices. That's a win for operators and their customers alike."

Texas Instruments: Commenting on the availability of Multi-Scheme DRM Client on TI's M-Shield(TM) Security Architecture, Avner Goren, marketing director of TI's Cellular Systems Business said, "The combination of the tightly coupled complementary technologies - Discretix Multi-Scheme DRM with TI's M-Shield(TM) security architecture on OMAP and OMAP-Vox processors - represents a real breakthrough."

Arima Communication: Owen Chen, President of Arima Communications said, "DRM is an important component of the feature set in multimedia-enabled phones. Discretix's DRM Client offers an outstanding level of security and by supporting multiple schemes, it provides Arima with the flexibility demanded by the market."

About Discretix

Discretix is a leading provider of embedded security technology for mobile devices and flash memory. Discretix technology, which incorporates both hardware and software components, enables security to be incorporated into products at the chipset level so that it's transparent to the user while protecting sensitive information from malicious attacks, viruses, fraud, and theft. Discretix device toolkits fit into a wide array of devices and mobile systems to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. Discretix technology benefits the entire value chain of chip and platform vendors, device manufacturers, application providers, and operators by eliminating the need for them to devote resources to security, thereby lowering operation costs, increasing trust and driving increased deployment and greater revenues. For more information, please visit www.discretix.com.

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