2003-05-06: ODME B.V. Announces the Certification of HexaLock CD-ROM

Eindhoven, The Netherlands and Shefayim, Israel May 6, 2003, HexaLock, Ltd., a leader in CD-ROM copy protection and digital rights management solutions and ODME B.V. (part of the OTB Group BV) announced today the completion of testing to certify the HexaLock copy protection product line within ODME's pre-mastering and mastering products. We found that the HexaLock copy protection products were fully supported by both our firmware based CD encoder (CDDP) and our new line of software based encoders (ACE/ACE100), said Ruud Broers, ODME’s Media Morphics Manager. “Because of our focus on high speed, reliable optical disc manufacturing solutions, it is important that we confirm for our customers that leading copy protection technology, such as HexaLock, performs flawlessly within our environment. We are pleased to make this known to our customer base.

When designing the HexaLock copy protection products, we took particular care to make the products fit seamlessly, and work automatically, within current CD manufacturing operations. said Eyal Cohen, HexaLock CTO. For replicators, this is extremely important as it not only minimizes costs, but equally important, it also minimizes the possibility of human error. We have been working with Media Morphics mastering suites for well over a year without encountering any significant technical issues, continued Cohen. “Recent replicator field installations, at Media Morphics based facilities and others, have also confirmed the ease of installation, with HexaLock installations taking less than an hour with no disruption to ongoing operations. CD replicators interested in learning more about, or becoming authorized resellers of HexaLock solutions, should contact HexaLock at www.hexalock.com.

About ODME

ODME B.V., based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is a global supplier of optical media equipment and processes (pre-mastering, mastering, pre-recorded- and recordable replication). The company is part of the OTB Group B.V. and has an extensive history in media equipment technology. Customers are served through a global network of regional sales offices and service engineers. ODME stands for high-quality manufacturing equipment and long-term technological vision.

About HexaLock

HexaLock develops and markets copy protection and digital rights management solutions worldwide. Headquartered in Shefayim, Israel, HexaLock opened its US offices and began developing its solutions for the US and Canadian markets in April 2001. HexaLock CD Copy Protection, Version 2.6, newly released in May 2003, offers protection for both CD-ROMs and HexaLock CD-RX, a special copy protectable CD-R. Both products are available, worldwide.

For further information, please contact:
ODME B.V.
Nathalie van der Heiden
Media Relations
Phone: +31.40.2581.710
Email: Nathalie.van.der.Heiden@odme.com
www.odme.com

HexaLock, Ltd.

John Stevens
VP, Business Development
Phone: +1-908-234-1325
Email: john@hexalock.com
www.hexalock.com

2003-05-06: HexaLock to Launch Copy Protectable CD-R at MediaTech Expo 2003

Basking Ridge, NJ - May 6, 2003, HexaLock, Ltd., a leader in CD copy protection and digital rights management solutions announced today that HexaLock CD-RX Media, the first truly copy protectable CD-R will introduced at MediaTech Expo 2003 in Las Vegas, NV. HexaLock CD-RX media are specially made CD-Rs that contain a pre-compiled session, which includes security elements that make the discs copy protectable. The program files are linked to these security elements during the recording process, thus creating a copy-protected CD-R. Software developers, publishers, in-house distributors and virtually anyone wanting to protect smaller sized distribution runs are typical consumers of this product.

HexaLock toolsets for one-off duplication and production duplication are available and will be in use at MediaTech Expo. When designing HexaLock CD-RX media and software tools, we took particular care to make them fit seamlessly, and work automatically, within their intended environments,” said John Stevens, HexaLock VP of Business Development. This is extremely important as is not only minimizes costs, but equally important, it also minimizes the possibility of human error. HexaLock CD-RX media provides publishers with excellent resistance to copying software and advanced anti-cracking/hacking technology, while at the same time conforming to Orange Book Standards.” Visitors are invited to Booth # 5138 to observe demonstrations of HexaLock CD-RX media copy protection duplication, in both one-off modes and production modes.

About HexaLock

HexaLock develops and markets copy protection and digital rights management solutions worldwide. Headquartered in Shefayim, Israel, HexaLock opened its US offices and began developing its solutions for the US and Canadian markets in April 2001. HexaLock CD Copy Protection, Version 2.6, newly released in May 2003, offers protection for both CD-ROMs and HexaLock CD-RX, a special copy protectable CD-R. Both products are available, worldwide.

For further information, please contact:

HexaLock, Ltd.

John Stevens
VP, Business Development
Phone: +1-908-234-1325
Email: info@hexalock.com
www.hexalock.com