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Norwood, MA – October 21, 2003 – Open Channel Solutions (OCS), the leader in software licensing management solutions, today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Macrovision (Nasdaq: MVSN). As part of Macrovision’s FLEXnet Alliance Program, Macrovision will resell OCS technology within a comprehensive solution that includes tools to manage the entire licensing lifecycle, from delivery and key generation through entitlements and end-user management of licensing assets.
“We’re thrilled that OCS has agreed to join the FLEXnet Program and help us provide such a strong set of license management solutions,” said Dan Stickel, executive vice president and general manager of Macrovision’s Software Technologies Group. “We chose OCS’ POETIC solution to be a key FLEXnet component because of its comprehensive entitlement and license lifecycle management capabilities, and its ability to enable emerging utility licensing models.”
“The FLEXnet Alliance is uniquely positioned to provide the industry with a streamlined, end-to-end process for managing the entire licensing lifecycle,” said Ed Rose, CEO of OCS. “We’re proud to partner with Macrovision in delivering automated solutions that help publishers operate much more efficiently, and enable end-user customers to realize greater licensing benefits.
As part of the agreement, OCS will integrate its web-based POETIC licensing system with Macrovision GTlicensing™. The resulting solution will enable publishers to fully customize their licensing tools and increase integration options into their business environment, while giving their customers complete, enterprise-wide licensing visibility and a much easier way to manage complex licensing strategies.
The Macrovision FLEXnet Alliance Program helps publishers access a complementary set of world-class licensing solutions and services delivered around the FLEXnet platform. It provides an integrated, modular solution that eliminates the inefficient, single-point approach. FLEXnet defines a flexible licensing standard that enables both software vendors and their customers to take advantage of streamlined pricing, packaging, licensing and protection. For more information on FLEXnet, visit www.macrovision.com.
About Open Channel Solutions
Open Channel Solutions (OCS) is a leading global provider of software licensing management solutions. Since 1990, OCS has been helping publishers streamline and improve their licensing processes. The company’s flagship POETIC self-service software solutions and its customer care centers help publishers enhance their relationships with customers and the channel, while reducing lengthy order processes, cutting licensing administration costs, and increasing revenue from upgrades, renewals and cross-selling. Headquartered in Norwood, MA, the company has offices in Utah, the Netherlands, Japan and Australia. For more information, visit www.ocs.com.
About Macrovision
Macrovision Corporation develops technologies that enable content owners and software publishers to securely and flexibly distribute their digital products to their customers. Macrovision is the market leader in software licensing, digital rights management and copy protection technologies for the software, video, games and music markets. Macrovision's software licensing platform enables technology companies to easily price, package and protect their software. The company has proven and market-leading electronic licensing solutions, identified by IDC as having the #1 market share. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., with international offices in London, Frankfurt, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Taipei, Hong Kong and Seoul, Macrovision can be found on the Internet at www.macrovision.com.
For Further Information Contact:
Jim Werner
Open Channel Solutions
781-407-3900
jim_werner@ocs.com
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