Iris Biometrics Leader Secures Software With Aladdin HASP SRM

Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, today announced that IriTech, Inc., a leading manufacturer of iris biometric identification equipment and software, chose Aladdin HASP SRM for IP protection, secure licensing, and product activation, allowing it to expand into high-piracy regions.

HASP SRM, the industry's leading software protection and licensing solution, enables IriTech to:

--  Grow its business by protecting its software against piracy and
    illegal use
--  Ensure competitive advantage by securing intellectual property
--  Increase value to end-users and differentiate products with secure
    licensing and product activation
--  Increase margins with role-based workflows that integrate with the
    software product lifecycle
    

Taking advantage of the unique Cross-Locking capabilities of HASP SRM to protect and enforce licensing, IriTech is able to instantaneously activate, update and cancel software licenses across its global customer base without incurring the high costs and time delay of physical shipments.

"Since deploying HASP SRM software-based licensing, we are able to renew, update, cancel and monitor licenses from one central server, even for software activations in Korea or China," said Travis Jaeger, director of business development at IriTech. "We are able to increase sales and market penetration because now we have the confidence to sell our iris biometric equipment on a larger scale. IriTech is one of only two companies worldwide who manufacture iris biometric equipment integrating the camera and the iris recognition software, so we needed to be extremely confident before we could widely release our software, and HASP SRM gave us that assurance."

"HASP SRM allows some of the most pioneering of software developers to confidently explore high-risk geographical regions while also increasing revenues with ultimate levels of flexibility in software activation, licensing and protection," said Laila Arad-Allan, vice president of software DRM at Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "IriTech's choice to use HASP SRM is yet another example of the shift in the DRM market from simple piracy prevention to a comprehensive, lifecycle management solution that can enhance revenues, enable new business models and stimulate growth."

About IriTech, Inc.

Based in Herndon, VA, IriTech specializes in highly advanced algorithms and software systems that enable accurate iris recognition, a key component of biometric identification. IriTech is currently licensing its iris recognition software and offers its ultra-small iris camera modules to various customers. IriTech is active in developing iris recognition standards in partnership with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). IriTech has regional offices in Seoul, Korea and Hayward, California, it has grown to be a world class leader in Iris Identification and related Iris and Pupil Imaging Technology. For more information, visit the IriTech Web site at www.iritech.com .

About Aladdin HASP

The Aladdin HASP family of software DRM products is the #1 choice of software publishers worldwide. HASP provides software developers with strong software protection, licensing and distribution solutions that enable them to prevent software piracy and increase revenues, protect intellectual property, and expand licensing models to reach more customers. Visit www.Aladdin.com/HASP .

About Aladdin

Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1 choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property, increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won numerous awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin Web site at www.Aladdin.com .

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