Edge Analysis Selects SafeNet Sentinel Hardware Keys over Aladdin to Secure Data Acquisition Software

Business Wire, May 17, 2007

World's Most Secure Hardware Tokens Protect Revenues by Enforcing Software Licensing Agreements

BALTIMORE -- SafeNet, Inc., setting the standard for information security, today announced that Edge Analysis, a leading data acquisition software vendor, has chosen SafeNet Sentinel Hardware Keys to secure its applications.

After careful evaluation of both SafeNet Sentinel Hardware Keys and Aladdin HASP HL tokens, Edge Analysis found that only SafeNet Sentinel Hardware Keys provide the level of security required to reliably protect the company's data acquisition software against unauthorized use and distribution.

"We found Sentinel Hardware Keys to be very impressive and superior to competitive products. The software protection application functioned as we were told it would right out of the box, with all the features we wanted," said Mike Metchis, Co-Founder, Edge Analysis. "We also appreciated the excellent, prompt support from SafeNet. It is nice to see that reliable customer service is still alive and well."

Edge Analysis also found that SafeNet releases product updates much quicker than the competition. For example, Sentinel Hardware Keys are the first and only hardware tokens capable of providing protection for Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.0.upon which the Edge Analysis software is based.

"With Sentinel Hardware Keys, providers of advanced software, such as Edge Analysis, can protect their products, preventing piracy and lost revenue," said Jam Khan, director of product management, software protection, SafeNet. "We are extremely proud that after extensive evaluation, Edge Analysis found SafeNet's hardware tokens superior and selected our technology to protect their data acquisition applications."

About SafeNet's Sentinel Hardware Keys

Sentinel Hardware Keys are the world's most secure hardware tokens which, when attached to a computer or network, monitor and enforce the licensing of products which have been protected using this solution. Sentinel Hardware Keys deliver government-grade security through public key cryptography, AES encryption and internal authentication. More information can be found at www.safenet-inc.com/sentinelhardwarekey

About SafeNet, Inc.

SafeNet is a global leader in information security. Founded more than 20 years ago, the company provides complete security utilizing its encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products including hardware, software, and chips. UBS, Nokia, Fujitsu, Hitachi, ARM, Bank of America, NetGear, the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, Adobe, Samsung, Texas Instruments, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and scores of other customers entrust their security needs to SafeNet. For more information, visit www.safenet-inc.com

About Edge Analysis

Edge Analysis has over 15 years of experience in data acquisition in both the Automotive and Commercial/R&D worlds. In the automotive industry, Edge Analysis has worked with Formula 1, Indy Car, NASCAR and NHRA teams, as well as, auto manufactures like Ford and GM. Additionally, Edge has developed data acquisition solutions for a variety of different industries, including: The United States Air Force, Michigan Aerospace, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Cannondale Bicycle. For more information, visit www.edgeanalysis.com.

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