Company Research Report: CrypKey (Canada) Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: CrypKey (Canada) Inc.

• Mission of the Company: Provide strong security technology solutions to protect software products and documents from piracy or illegal duplication.

• Founded: 1992 by Jim McCartney

• Key People:

• Jim McCartney, Founder

• Ellen Liguori, Business Partner and Trade Show Presenter

• Headquarters: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• What is the Company Known For: Known for being the first company in the world to develop software-only based copy protection. This innovation allows for protection of software without reliance on hardware dongles.

Products

Software License Management and Software Copy Protection

1. CrypKey Instant

• Description: A quick and easy-to-implement tool that encrypts executable and DLL files for software licensing management and copy protection. No changes to the source code are required.

• Key Features:

• Dongle-less protection

• Automated internet-driven licensing

• Supports various licensing models including perpetual and floating network.

2. CrypKey SDK (Software Developer Kit)

• Description: Offers advanced functionality for embedding software protection directly into the source code.

• Key Features:

• Customizable API and encryption

• Includes CloneBuster and Stealth anti-hacking technologies

• Supports a wide range of licensing models

3. CrypKey SDK Enterprise

• Description: Designed for companies with complex licensing needs, providing extensive control and flexibility.

• Key Features:

• Unlimited floating network seats

• License File Expander to manage application-enforced rules

4. CrypKey DLM (Document License Management)

• Description: Focuses on document and file protection, especially for intellectual property like PDFs and PowerPoint presentations.

• Key Features:

• Controls usage with copy protection, locking to USB key

• Custom limits for demo periods and printing access

5. CrypKey Casper

• Description: A cloud-based licensing verification system providing automated software license authorization.

• Key Features:

• Works 24/7 for automatic authorization

• Electronic License Transfer

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched: No explicit new products mentioned aside from those previously established like CrypKey Casper.

• New Features Added to Existing Products:

• Automated Activation: Recent feature enabling 24/7 automated licensing with CrypKey’s CASPER tool.

• Support for 64-bit PowerPoint: CrypKey Document License Management now supports newer PowerPoint formats, enhancing compatibility.

• New Partnerships/Initiatives:

• Diverse Industrial Usage: Collaborations with key industry players such as Ericsson, Nokia, Symantec, U.S. Department of Homeland Defense, and more.

Additional Information

• Global Reach: Over 8000 customers across 78 countries.

• Years in Service: Celebrating 25 years of service as of the last update.

• Notable Achievements: Developed the world's first software-based license protection circumventing hardware dongles, and established significant industrial partnerships.

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