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Securing the Foundations of a Mobile World
Discretix is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to the complex and ever-changing mobile security market. This specialized expertise has allowed it to provide chipset and device vendors with complete security platforms that are easily integrated, field proven and future-proof.
A secure mobile device creates the foundations which support the entire value chain by enabling new applications, lowering operational costs and driving more revenue. Discretix technology incorporates security at the chipset level, making it transparent to the end-user, while protecting sensitive information and applications from malicious attacks, viruses, fraud, and theft.
Discretix platforms are licensed by industry leaders including Arima Communications, BenQ, Core Logic, Ericsson Mobile Platforms, IXI, Infineon (formerly Agere Systems), Motorola, NeoMagic, NXP (formerly Philips Semiconductors), Renesas Technology, SanDisk, Sony Ericsson, Spansion and Vivace.
The company is actively developing a mobile security ecosystem and works closely with the following technology partners: APOXI, ARC, ARM, Axel Technologies, CoreMedia, CyberLink, ENEA, Gemalto, Mentor Graphics, Microsoft, MontaVista, Opera Software,
Silicon & Software Systems (S3), SkyMobileMedia, Symbian, Tata Elxsi , Texas Instruments, Trango, Trolltech, UIQ Technology, Virage Logic and Visual On.
Securing Opportunities
Discretix solutions are developed to support the growth of four major categories of mobile applications: Content Protection, Device Management, Secure Protocols and Commerce.
Discretix offers complete, integrated security platforms for:
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| CryptoCell® provides a complete security solution to mobile handset and chipset manufacturers. It equips handsets, Smartphones, PDAs and multimedia devices with the highest level of device and content protection against a growing range of threats. |
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CryptoFlash™ is a driving force behind the expansion of Flash memory into new markets and applications. It offers device manufacturers and semiconductor vendors a robust security platform for Flash cards, USB Flash drives, embedded Flash memory, high capacity SIM cards, and hard disk drives. |
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| The Discretix Multi-Scheme DRM Client is a robust software solution that protects the distribution and consumption of premium content on mobile devices. It provides a complete implementation of the key schemes in use today: OMA DRM v1.0/2.0, Microsoft WM-DRM 10 and CPRM and the flexibility to add new schemes as they become available. |
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The Discretix Multi-Scheme MobileTV Security Client secures the distribution and consumption of mobile TV. The Client’s flexible architecture ensures full interoperability with existing standards and the capability to meet evolving requirements and business models. |
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| A critical layer of security infrastructure that provides a broad range of security services. The Discretix Security Middleware protects sensitive information such as device and user credentials from unauthorized access while allowing access to the underlying cryptographic implementation. |
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"The mobile content market won't grow without interoperability among multiple DRM technologies, to create the most seamless experience possible for consumers. Discretix's extensible support for multiple DRMs gives mobile operators the flexibility to offer a wide variety of content services on single devices. That's a win for operators and their customers alike."
Bill Rosenblatt, President, GiantSteps Media Technology Strategies and Editor of DRM Watch
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"Service theft and fraud are a growing issue for mobile device owners and operators who are looking for improved solutions to secure important financial, enterprise and personal content on their handsets."
Roger Entner, VP Wireless Telecommunications, Ovum |
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"Discretix's experience in DRM and embedded security solutions offers developers a solid way to protect their content creations from unauthorized devices and applications."
Jane Gilson, Director, Mobile and Embedded Devices Division, Microsoft Corp. |
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"Reinforcing Symbian OS with Discretix hardware-based security provides a solid foundation upon which premium content services can be securely deployed."
Craig Heath, Product Manager for Security, Privacy and DRM, Symbian Ltd. |
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"The combination of robust embedded security with the increasing capacity of Flash memory serves as a platform for launching a wide range of applications on both removable and embedded Flash memory devices."
Alan Niebel, CEO, Web-Feet Research |
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"As vendors seek to differentiate their products, robust, high-performance, security forms a critical part in the development of Flash-based memory from simple storage to intelligent storage - capable of supporting applications such as; commerce, authentication tokens, health care, secure storage and content protection."
J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D. Principal Analyst MobileTrax LLC |
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