MathSoft Engineering & Education Inc. Licenses Macrovision's SafeDisc HD CD-ROM Copy Protection On Worldwide Basis.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2001 Macrovision Corporation (Nasdaq:MVSN MVSN Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Italy) ), the world leader in software and video copy protection and digital rights management (DRM (1) (Digital Radio Mondiale) A digital audio broadcasting (DAB) system for AM radio in Europe. See HD Radio. (2) (Digital Rights M ) technologies, announced today that MathSoft Engineering & Education, Inc., the leading provider of interactive math, science and engineering software products and content for industry and academia, has signed a license agreement to use SafeDisc(R) HD to protect MathSoft's application software CD-ROMs sold through retail and reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. channels worldwide. SafeDisc HD is Macrovision's second-generation copy protection product designed for the interactive, application, and computer based training (CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. ) software markets. It is a highly secure, software-based protection solution that combines anti-copy, 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. and anti-hacking technologies to control installation and subsequent execution of software. MathSoft is using the periodic checking feature of SafeDisc. This feature does not require the 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). to be in the drive each time the application is launched. The publisher can specify the time duration for periodic re-authentication of the original CD-ROM according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a schedule that is convenient for users. SafeDisc HD provides persistent protection while enabling today's mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings environment, in which the user may be running multiple application programs from the desktop/laptop at the same time without a CD drive present to authenticate (1) To verify (guarantee) the identity of a person or company. To ensure that the individual or organization is really who it says it is. See authentication and digital certificate. (2) To verify (guarantee) that data has not been altered. media. Another important feature of SafeDisc HD is its multi-level anti-hacking technology that prevents the compromise of its security features. "With the proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of CD-R burners A CD-R machine. See CD-R. in offices and homes, it is critical for MathSoft to protect our products from unauthorized copying," said Tom Spada, vice president of Operations at MathSoft. "Macrovision's SafeDisc HD addresses the critical areas of effectiveness, quality assurance, worldwide manufacturing capability and worldwide support to satisfy MathSoft's software protection needs." "With SafeDisc HD we have adapted our industry leading SafeDisc PC CD-ROM copy protection solution to the specific needs of the desktop and laptop applications market without inconveniencing consumers using legitimate software," said Brian McPhail, vice president and general manager of Macrovision's Consumer Software Division. "SafeDisc is the industry standard for software copy protection. The periodic authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. feature offers publishers additional consumer-friendly choices in configuring the protection they require." SafeDisc protection is based upon a "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. " technology that can be applied after product development is complete (supports 32-bit PC applications only), thereby making it easy for software publishers to implement since it requires no code changes. Publishers can have CD-ROMs mastered at any of the 100+ Macrovision-licensed replication facilities worldwide. About Mathsoft MathSoft Engineering & Education, Inc., is the leading provider of interactive math, science, engineering and educational software products and content. The company's Mathcad(R) and StudyWorks!(R) product lines use patented technology to combine rich, interactive content with powerful tools for learning, communicating and applying mathematics in real-world technical applications. Mathcad, the internationally recognized standard for technical calculation and applying mathematics, is deployed at 90% of the Fortune 1000 companies, over 500 government installations and more than 2,000 colleges and universities. StudyWorks!, a market leader with over one million licensees, enhances the teaching and learning of math and science online and in secondary education, helping students explore and understand key subjects. Based in Cambridge, Mass., MathSoft Engineering & Education, Inc., has additional offices in the U.K. and Germany and distributors in over 50 countries. The company can be found on the Web at www.mathsoft.com. About Macrovision Macrovision develops and markets digital rights management, electronic license management and copy protection technologies for the consumer interactive software, enterprise software, home video and music markets. Macrovision has its corporate headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., with European headquarters in London and Asia-Pacific headquarters in Tokyo. Macrovision's copy protection and digital rights management products include: -- SafeDisc(R) CD-ROM copy protection solution has been licensed to over 100 mastering and replication facilities worldwide and has been used on over 100 million discs by major interactive software publishers. SafeDisc LT is now available for Mac OS9 and OSX, and Macrovision is currently porting all functionality of SafeDisc HD to Mac OSX. -- SafeCast(TM) is a comprehensive digital rights management (DRM) and security solution for a variety of application, content, and entertainment products, and includes a wide range of tools that help publishers distribute and perform transactions over the Internet using either CD-ROM or electronic software distribution (ESD) and electronic license distribution (ELD) technology. -- SafeWrap(TM) provides tamper-proofing for digital properties, including Internet music applications. -- SafeAudio is a 100% software-based audio copy protection solution for music CDs. This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements as that term is defined in 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. A number of factors could cause Macrovision's actual results to differ from anticipated results expressed in such 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. . Such factors are addressed in Macrovision's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (available at http://www.sec.gov). Macrovision assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. Note to Editors: For more information please visit: www.macrovision.com. SafeDisc, SafeDisc HD, SafeDisc LT, SAFECAST, SAFEWRAP and SAFEAUDIO are registered trademarks or trademarks of Macrovision Corporation. Mathcad and StudyWorks! are registered trademarks of MathSoft Engineering & Education, Inc. |
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