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Powerful License Enforcement and Software Copy Protection That Sells!

“Your product is fantastic and allowed us to expand into markets that would otherwise be impossible for us..“ - Ray Smith, Managing Director, AppliCad (Australia, USA, U.K)

Protection PLUS is a powerful, flexible software licensing toolkit that gives you the industry standard for software copy protection for your applications while remotely managing customer access and licenses. It gives you everything you need to secure your existing distribution channels and create new ones. Create full featured trial software, remotely extend the trial period or activate the software to full version, all with Protection PLUS.

Protection PLUS provides software copy protection for over 4800 clients and hundreds of millions of dollars of software in the field. Protection PLUS can also secure your software during the trial period and expands your distribution choices.

Protection PLUS can be the KEY to your software security needs. Not just a cookie-cutter solution, Protection PLUS is a full featured library of software tools to protect your intellectual investment . From demo creation to software copy protection to license management Protection PLUS can help you meet your business goals. All Protection PLUS Editions include SDK libraries as 32-bit DLL, static library, ActiveX control, and .NET Component. Plus a superb support team that will work with you, one-on-one, to ensure your success.
 

Protection PLUS Product Components

LFEdit and Libraries
PLUS has two main parts. The Software Licensing toolkit is packaged as a library, callable from any language that can call Windows DLLs, ActiveX controls, .Net Components, or C/C++ static libraries. Also, a Windows-based application named LFEdit (pronounced L-F-Edit) is included to create encrypted, binary License Files and to generate Trigger Codes. These terms are defined below.

License Files
License Files contain many data fields that allow you to store information to control the flow of execution in your application. The fields can be initialised before sending your application using our Windows-based License File Editor application and/or can be manipulated by the application remotely using Trigger Codes. License Files may be stored in a regular file in any directory or the Windows registry. There are many character string, numeric/bit, and date fields in the License File. Data ranges from pre-defined fields such as serial number, expiration date, and number of allowed network users, to user-defined fields.

Trigger Codes - Adds Remote Licensing Control
The PLUS system has a mechanism to send one-time secure remote signals to your application while running on the Client's computer. The user contacts you and gives you 2 six to eight-digit numbers that are displayed on a dialog box on their computer. These numbers can be sent by phone, FAX, e-mail, etc. In our Windows-based License File Editor application, these two numbers are entered; and, depending on what function you want to perform on their application, you return them one of 50 six to eight-digit numbers. In addition to the remote signal sent, you can also send an encrypted number. The encrypted number can contain data such as the number of allowed workstations, number of pay-per-use events, etc.

Optional Copy Protection
When copy protecting your application, the PLUS system allows you to authorise a particular computer or network using different Computer ID number algorithms provided in the library. The PLUS system includes library functions that detect illegal copies of your application. Upon detection, you may convert to a demo, abort the program, etc. Unknowingly, illegal copies converted into demos become a new distribution channel for your application.

Payment / Rentals / Lease Option
For rented/leased applications or technical support clients, the PLUS system allows you to enforce periodic suspensions. This guarantees collection of payments due. If desired you can use the PLUS system to release your application from future expirations once the contract has been fulfilled. This feature can also be used to guard against fraudulent credit cards or 30-day money back guarantees. When the software is purchased, it can be activated but requires an additional authorisation in 30 or 60 days. This way, if the software has been returned or the credit card used was fraudulent, you can rest-assured that the user will not have unlimited use of the application.
 

Protection PLUS Edition Features

The Professional, Enterprise, and Internet Editions can all connect to a SOLO Server. The Automation Client is available only with the Internet Edition and when using our Instant SOLO service. The table below shows the differences between the various editions.

Library Versions Included - All editions include Win16 and Win32 platform support. Libraries consist of .Net component, ActiveX control, DLL interface, and static library. Older libraries are available for CA-Clipper, FoxPro 2.x/DOS/Win, and C/DOS as a separate purchase.

Seat License - The Standard Edition is an entry-level product for a single developer and/or single product. The Enterprise and Internet Editions are designed for multiple developers and/or multiple products. It is possible to upgrade from one edition to another at any time.

Redistribution / Royalty Policy - The libraries are licensed to protect applications. When an application is protected, you may distribute copies of your software without limit. With the Standard Edition, you are entitled to royalty-free distribution for one product. With the Enterprise and Internet Editions, you are entitled to royalty-free distribution for all of your company's products.

LFEdit - The License File Editing Facility is a Win32 application that allows you to create License Files and generate Trigger Codes. It is licensed to run on one computer in the Standard Edition, while with the Enterprise and Internet Editions, a site license is provided.

SOLO Lite - SOLO Lite is a sample web-based license server. Server scripting source code and a sample license database is included to jump start your development on online ordering, unlocking, and Electronic License Management.

SOLO Server - SOLO Server is a complete, secure, automated method to license software and manage your business operations.

SoftwareKey SOLO Server

•  Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)
•  Electronic License Activation (ELA)
•  Electronic License Management (ELM)
•  Customer Relationship Management

Creating a software product is just the first step in your business plan. The next step is to sell your product and protect your profits. With SoftwareKey SOLO , making money licensing your product has never been as easy, effective or efficient! Expose your software to new markets, add a point of sale location, automate your sales operation, capture a valuable database of information on your sales and customers, and turn time into money with your software around the clock!
 

Compare SOLO Editions

Choose a managed service, turnkey server, or develop a customised solution!

SOLO Server - For those customers with a larger budget, have a sufficient IT staff, or want to eliminate commissions to hosting providers, SOLO server extends your BackOffice to provide a complete, secure, automated method to license and manage all of your company's software and customers. All of the necessary tools are provided to run the Instant SOLO service on your own in-house server.

SOLO Lite - A perfect middle ground between Instant SOLO and SOLO Server, SOLO Lite gives you complete control over the entire online experience. Server scripting source code and a sample license database is included to jump start your development on online ordering, unlocking, and Electronic License Management.

Tutorial Movies

Instant PLUS 2.0 Overview – See how easy it is to use the latest licensing features with no source code modifications!

API Tutorial – Protection PLUS contains a program called LFEdit, our license editing tool. This displays the powerful features of LFEdit as well as our comprehensive help system.

Enforce License Compliance – This demonstrates the methods allowing you to create different licensing schemes for your users. This includes processes such as renting your software, create network licensing, and creating trial software, amongst others.

See All History for Customers – View how with SOLO, you can view all of your customer’s information including, their personal information, unfinished orders, and their software activations. The system allows you to generate 22 real-time reports for your customer relationship management.

For more information please contact the MicroWay sales team:
Head Office MicroWay Pty Ltd PO Box 84, Braeside, Victoria, 3195, Australia Ph: 1300 553 313 Fax: 1300 132 709 sales@microway.com.au		Sydney Sales Office MicroWay Pty Ltd PO Box 1733, Crows Nest, NSW 1585, Australia Tel: 1300 553 313 Fax: 1300 132 709 sales@microway.com.au
International: call +61 3 9580 1333, fax +61 3 9580 8995