RightsMarket Releases RightsPublish Version 2.0 For Online Publishing And Music.Business Editors CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2001 Innovative Content Control Product Significantly Increases Functionality RightsMarket Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :RMKTF) (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :RTS (Request To Send) An RS-232 signal sent from the transmitting station to the receiving station requesting permission to transmit. Contrast with CTS. 1. (operating system) RTS - run-time system. 2. ), a leader in content control technology, today announced the release of Version 2.0 of its RightsPublish technology. RightsPublish, an end-to-end digital publishing and digital rights management product enables new revenue channels for content owners by encouraging peer-to-peer distribution for PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. and MP3 files, while still preventing unauthorized access. The technology is currently utilized to distribute a variety of text, audio and music content in more than 25 customer applications throughout the world. "We are extremely pleased with the progress that our engineering and development teams have made in the past few months," said Al Saurette, Chief Executive Officer, RightsMarket Inc. "This leading technical innovation will allow us to further leverage opportunities in the rapidly emerging digital publishing world." The features of the new product include a 75 per cent reduction in the size of the client software. In addition, RightsPublish is now able to work with existing security frameworks such as virtual private network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ) and public key infrastructure (PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) A framework for creating a secure method for exchanging information based on public key cryptography. The foundation of a PKI is the certificate authority (CA), which issues digital certificates that authenticate the identity of ) to successfully operate through most deployed firewall configurations. Version 2.0 also provides improved web delivery performance and greater functionality and efficiency in content management such as an improved batch-loading process for uploading of digital properties to the RightsPublish server. "The reduction of the client size is of critical importance because it provides a fast and efficient user download experience. A real breakthrough was the ability to be deployed through many firewalls since it opens up the ability to have RightsPublish protected files consumed in corporate and organizational environments," said Saurette. "The technological achievements of RightsPublish Version 2.0, our new relationship with Automated Graphics, the pending release of RightsVault for document-level security and our product's ability to support revenue generation in the music business will contribute to commercial success for RightsMarket this year." RightsMarket has a strong foothold foot·hold n. 1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. 2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. foothold Noun 1. in the reference publishing industry, such as professional associations, textbook and periodical periodical, a publication that is issued regularly. It is distinguished from the newspaper in format in that its pages are smaller and are usually bound, and it is published at weekly, monthly, quarterly, or other intervals, rather than daily. publishers, legal, medical and journal publishing. This focus allows the company to understand the unique needs and distribution channels for trade publishers, associations and specialty applications, where support for professional and corporate membership and subscription-based business models is important. Supporting industry standard viewers and players such as Adobe Acrobat Document exchange software from Adobe that allows documents to be displayed and printed the same on every computer. The Acrobat system created the Portable Document Format (PDF), which is widely used in commercial printing and on the Web. See PDF. , Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. and WinAmp, RightsPublish provides a friction-free interface for end users, enabling them to consume digital content quickly and conveniently. This creates a new commercial sales channel for publishers and content owners to securely distribute their intellectual property over the Internet using multiple formats. About RightsMarket Inc. RightsMarket Inc. (CDNX: RTS) enables content control in the digital economy with software and Web-based services in digital publishing and secure document distribution utilizing its core digital rights management technology. The company offers two product lines: RightsPublish, which offers a complete solution for e-publishing, e-music and content management for publishers, associations and content owners. RightsVault provides document security, control and auditing in enterprise-level applications. Both products automate the persistent protection, sale, management and control of digital content across multiple technology platforms, including PCs and handheld devices and multiple formats including text, audio and html. The company's technology partners include Adobe Systems Adobe Systems Incorporated (pronounced a-DOE-bee IPA: /əˈdoʊbiː/) (NASDAQ: ADBE) (LSE: ABS) is an American computer software company headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. , Ansyr Technology and Entrust Technologies, and resellers include Automated Graphics, Secure Zen and Fifth Era Knowledge Inc. Digital publishing solutions have recently been implemented for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation “Radio-Canada” redirects here. For the French language TV arm of the CBC, see Télévision de Radio-Canada. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a Canadian crown corporation, is the country’s national public radio and television broadcaster. , OutsideGuide.com, ForeWord fore·word n. A preface or an introductory note, as for a book, especially by a person other than the author. foreword Noun an introductory statement to a book Noun 1. Magazine and the Petroleum Services Association of Canada. For more information, visit www.RightsMarket.com. Primary Product Functions of RightsPublish, Version 2.0: 1. Easy Administration Features: RightsPublish offers a web based Coming from a Web server. See Web application. , management interface that allows customers to build a web store, populate To plug in chips or components into a printed circuit board. A fully populated board is one that contains all the devices it can hold. it with offerings and manage the entire site. Available tools allow the construction of custom catalogs for different types of users, batch uploading of the properties from an existing database directly into the web store catalog catalog, descriptive list, on cards or in a book, of the contents of a library. Assurbanipal's library at Nineveh was cataloged on shelves of slate. The first known subject catalog was compiled by Callimachus at the Alexandrian Library in the 3d cent. B.C. , managing the properties through the assignment of business and access rules and generation of reports on all aspects of the web store, from sales summaries to the success of a sales promotion, to traffic volumes. 2. E-Commerce Engine: A complete e-commerce solution is provided that will support financial fulfillment directly to our customer's own merchant account, or outsourced through RightsPublish. The RightsMarket shopping cart supports all major credit cards both in U.S. and Canadian currency. 3. Different price for different rights: Customer needs are changing, and traditional distribution models must adapt to these new demands. RightsPublish expands the range of options, offering publishers the ability to serve their users in a variety of ways to consume digital material. RightsPublish supports subscription or membership based modules whereby different users (e.g. members versus non-members) can be charged differently or assign different levels of document access. Whereas physical documents allow for only one type of sale, eContent can be sold in any number of ways, including: - view only - view and print - try before you buy - subscriptions - single use - time-limited use - aggregation - customization 4. Chameleon chameleon (kəmē`lēən, –mēl`yən), small- to medium-sized lizard of the family Chamaeleonidae. About eighty species are found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a few in S Asia. Facility/Content Syndication: A unique feature of RightsPublish is referred to as the "Chameleon Facility." It allows a single catalog of items to be presented through more than one website "window" essentially by syndicating web distribution channels. Using Chameleon, publishers enable their existing web retailers to offer digital goods through their own website with no additional website development required. This makes it possible for the content owner to retain centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. management of their digital property without "selling direct" and disrupting long-standing partner relationships. 5. Peer-to-Peer Networking/Branding: The success of the Napster-like model shows that distribution of pass-along of files and documents can be very effective on the Internet, so why not profit from the popularity of these methods? RightsPublish documents and files can be freely forwarded via email or posted on the Internet as these actions can increase sales. Unauthorized users are presented with a friendly cover page or audio clip that re-directs them to the catalog where they can then purchase the content. Files are protected using persistent encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science , thereby preventing access. RightsMarket technology can also "meter" or track the use of, unprotected documents to support a whole new set of business models. In protected documents, the cover page or audio clip is branded with the content owners logo, as are all the other pieces of RightsPublish technology - the catalog, our intelligent Install Wizard when downloading content, even the document icon on the user's desktop. This front-line functionality strengthens the relationship and loyalty between the content owner and the consumer. 6. Support for different file types: RightsPublish is format-neutral, meaning that the product is not limited to supporting any one specific file type, we support the tools that consumers already use and trust. Currently, documents are distributed in the popular Adobe Acrobat PDF format. RightsPublish also supports MP3 audio files through a secure plug-in to the WinAmp audio player, and HTML pages displayed by the Internet Explorer browser. RightsMarket will also support other new content formats when demand is sufficient. 7. Audit and Royalty Reporting: RightsMarket's leading 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 ) technology provides unprecedented levels of control. The complete reporting and auditing system ensures that publishers, content owners and associations are paid for their digital content. However, the benefits of RightsPublish go far beyond content protection and accurate royalty management. RightsPublish can collect and store detailed usage information on each customer, allowing customers to:
-- develop targeted marketing strategies
-- anticipate consumer needs
-- cross-sell, up-sell and bundle more effectively
-- develop more effective product offerings
-- enhance publisher/consumer relationships
8. Flexible Licensing and Hosting Models: RightsMarket offers a variety of solutions to get into the e-publishing world, quickly and efficiently. A turn-key solution where we host the content, providing the hardware, software and e-commerce interface necessary is operated on monthly licensing fee. A complete site license for exclusive use in your web store, with full branding support can be implemented. RightsMarket will also operate under a transactional or revenue sharing revenue sharing Funding arrangement in which one government unit grants a portion of its tax income to another government unit. For example, provinces or states may share revenue with local governments, or national governments may share revenue with provinces or states. licensing arrangement. 9. Modular Design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. : RightsPublish Version 2 features a modular design, allowing customers to add or remove existing features and integrate modules from other complementary technologies. RightsPublish can be integrated within existing work-flow systems, security networks and content management applications providing a comprehensive digital rights management (DRM) toolkit and infrastructure. The Canadian Venture Exchange The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) is now a defunct stock exchange having been acquired by the TSX Group in 2001 and renamed the TSX Venture Exchange. History of the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) has neither approved nor disapproved of the information contained herein. |
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