Melodeo Opens DRM Source Code to the World; PachyDRM.org Open Source Digital Rights Management Initiative to Accelerate a Broad and Secure Market for Any Media, on Any Network, on Any Device.SEATTLE -- Melodeo, Inc. today announced PachyDRM, an open source 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 ) initiative designed to accelerate a broad and secure market for any media, on any network, on any device. PachyDRM includes the release of the Melodeo DRM source code and specification, now openly available at PachyDRM.org. Commercially deployed by Melodeo since 2004, PachyDRM has been licensed by leading device manufacturers and endorsed by major content providers. PachyDRM is a proven solution for all leading business approaches, including pay-per-download transactions and subscription services. Among its distinctions, the PachyDRM code was used for the world's first commercial deployment of legal peer-to-peer music file sharing See peer-to-peer network. on mobile phones in Canada, and it has been selected by Access Media as the basis of legal, protected digital content distribution in China. 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. Pierre Suhandinata, chairman of the board, Access Media, China, "We have evaluated several DRM solutions and decided on the PachyDRM technology from Melodeo. We plan to begin rollout of this tested and robust DRM solution to some of the largest carriers in the world in the second half of this year. We applaud the Melodeo decision to release their technology to the open source community and look forward to being on the PachyDRM advisory board." The PachyDRM code has been implemented on multiple mobile phone platforms and is now extending to other devices including the personal computer. "We believe PachyDRM fills the critical need for an open, freely available and technically viable solution," said Jim Billmaier, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Melodeo. "The industry needs a working, open alternative to onerous, closed, and proprietary technologies such as Apple Fairplay and Microsoft DRM See Windows Media Rights Manager. ." The specification and client-server reference source code for PachyDRM can be downloaded for free at www.PachyDRM.org. About Melodeo Melodeo, Inc. is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. in Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. , dedicated to creating software and services to deliver digital media via web and mobile. Recognizing the importance of Digital Rights Management, Melodeo offers a DRM technology to ensure artist and copyright owner compensation. For more information on DRM, visit www.pachydrm.org or visit www.melodeo.com to see how Melodeo makes it easy to keep up with the world and share views with friends. |
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