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StarForce product has been deeply tested by the new �DRM watch dogs� � Reclaim Your Game

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0300

StarForce's FrontLine ProActive has been analyzed in-depth by independent DRM Evaluators, Reclaim Your Game (RYG). There were two PC games with FrontLine ProActive implemented that were completely reviewed following the comprehensive testing scheme.

It was the protection version 5.70 that has been tested and reviewed. Two games came to RYG’s testers as they appeared in stores without any changes. The final test report has been divided into 8 items. Each of them describes certain protection features that may affect consumer’s PC or cause a negative experience while game is launching and played.

Lisa Arnold, General Manager of Reclaim Your Game comment: “After much testing, analysis and discussion, RYG has concluded that FrontLine ProActive is by far a significantly attractive DRM Scheme, especially with respect to what StarForce had used back in 2006. Six out of the eight characteristics and qualities RYG tested on FrontLine ProActive using Project RYG were deemed to be End-User Friendly. Not only that, but having to work with someone within StarForce who was equally passionate and dedicated in trying to develop an end-user friendly product is a testament to FrontLine ProActive itself.”

Here are the testing summary reports:

“Commander” game test results:

“Home, Sweet Home” game test results:

Detailed report can be found on the RYG’s web-site here.

Dmitry Guseff, VP of Marketing for StarForce, says: "We are very delighted with the testing results. However, we have some space to evolve and I can assure everyone that we definitely will evolve. The most toughest things are behind - StarForce has changed and now, I believe, moves in the right direction. We managed to rebuild our DRM to become more convenient, safe and, most importantly, transparent, which was pretty hard as we have managed to keep the protection-performance on a very high level."

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world’s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com�

About RECLAIM YOUR GAME

Reclaim Your Game, established in May 2008, is an organization of PC Gamers who were affected by invasive DRM measures on various games they played. Its direct position on End-User Friendly DRM techniques and truthful, independent information about DRM methods and vendors made the best place for those who want to know "what is hidden" inside games.

Reclaim Your Game focuses on assisting DRM Vendors create end-user friendly DRM schemes which developers and publishers can implement on their [gaming] products and, in turn, help bring confidence back to all gamers. Not only is RYG proficient in providing independent evaluations and sound advice for DRM Vendors on their DRM schemes, they are also the voice and reason for gamers against the implementation of invasive DRM, DRM techniques and DRM schemes.

To find out more about Reclaim Your Game as well as Project RYG please visit www.reclaimyourgame.com.

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StarForce FrontLine MMOG has been entirely localized to Korean language

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0300

On the 18th of January 2009 FrontLine MMOG product intended for protection of MMO games against bots, cheating and hacking has been completely localized to Korean language.

While exhibiting in the biggest Korean games exhibition G-Star 2009 StarForce’s representatives noted enormous interest of Korean game developers towards the newest company�s product – FrontLine MMOG. This product aims at protection of massive multiplayer online games against dishonest methods of play like cheating and hacking.

Actualizing agreements that have been reached during the exhibition FrontLine MMOG has been fully localized to Korean language for its more comfortable utilization by Korean developers. Moreover, a special Korean support department has been established.

«Taking into consideration the fact that Korea is, say, Mecca of online games we made a decision to translate all the software and documents used for FL MMOG implementation to Korean language», - said Michael Kalinichenko, StarForce�s CEO, - �Korean developers use non-localized programs with reluctance, that is why localization of the whole product and documentation was the main condition to start full-scale work in this country. Making the decision we were also guided by the wishes if Western games companies that localized Korean games on their markets. Many of them wish to have FrontLine MMOG. But the fact that it is need to have access to game�s source code for FL MMOG implementation was the certain barrier�.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com�

StarForce and InishTech sign partnership agreement

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0300

StarForce and InishTech have officially executed a partnership agreement for cooperative promotion and reselling of their products.

InishTech, launched earlier this year as a result of the “spin out” from Microsoft of their Software licensing and Protection Service (SLPS) and StarForce, which is well known for its state-of-art source code protection, encryption and obfuscation technologies have announced an agreement of cooperative marketing involving promoting and reselling of their products worldwide.

Both companies have extensive customer bases with an interest in various services in the field of Intellectual Property protection, licensing and sales management. The expanded product portfolio will meet the most extensive requirements of clients who constantly experience the threat of revenue loss from software piracy.

�Even in Western Europe and North America, regions where piracy the level is traditionally low, the software theft problem stands up again. Moreover, enterprises discover new markets in developing countries which have up to 80% of illegal software in their markets,� – said Michael Kalinichenko, CEO of StarForce Technologies. �Reliable, desirable and trustworthy protection schemas along with comprehensive and flexible DRM solutions are key elements for successful business development and expansion.�

InishTech CEO, Aidan Gallagher, commented �Strong code and IP protection is absolutely essential but this must be complemented by effective License Management. Software companies increasingly need to be able to sell their products in varying business models including subscription and usage based options. Flexible and secure License Management is a pre requisite to enable innovation. This is where InishTech can help.�

About StarForce Technologies

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world’s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

About InishTech

Founded in 2009, InishTech provides Software Developers and Product Managers globally with code protection and license management solutions that protect their most valuable asset and enable their customers to deploy and use their products in the most flexible manner possible. InishTech�s Software Licensing and Protection (SLP) Services provides ISVs with a choice of either a managed service or in-house server that is both easy to deploy and simple to integrate with back office systems. For further information, please visit http://www.inishtech.com.�

StarForce�s representatives have exhibited in the biggest Korean game event � G-Star 2009

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0300

Main participation conclusion – online game industry enormously is in need of a new state-of-the-art MMOG security solution as the existing ones don’t work as the market anticipated.

During several business meetings Korean game developers declared that they really are looking for any feasible opportunity to try new StarForce�s FrontLine MMOG solution, which endeavors against hacks, cheats and bots, which are the major threats to online gaming worldwide. The key idea was that existing solutions are zero effective. All titles that have been protected by StarForce�s competitors now have several working bots and hacks. Furthermore, competitors� solutions are low compatible from consumer�s perceptive as they bring various problems with protected game launch and incorrect malware programs detection.

In addition, StarForce�s representatives met several big European publishers who entrenched Korean colleagues� words and stated they will implement FrontLine MMOG in their forthcoming titles.

The dispersion to the worldwide MMOG scene will carry on in mid December with marketing and technical materials along with additional software and technical support entirely localized into Korean language.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce�s representatives will take part in biggest Korean game event � G-Star 2009.

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0300

Starting the 26th of November G-Star takes place in South Korean city of Busan, it lasts during 4 days and attracts more that 160 companies from around the globe.

Many call South Korea as Gaming Mecca because most of the people gaming there. It became possible due to incredible authorities support. It is impressive but several state TV channels broadcast gaming content 24/7. Deep broadband Internet penetration make South Korea extremely fertile soil for online gaming and MMOG development.

StarForce’s main aim is to promote its FrontLine MMOG security solution directly towards Korean game developers which produce more then 80% of all MMOG games worldwide. With more that 50 meetings it will be the very intensive negotiating round.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com�

StarForce participated in All-Russian Conference on Game Industry, ACGI.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0300

The ACGI held during tree days, 27-29 of October 2009, in Dubna town which is situated near Moscow. This was the first Russian national project, aiming to unite the developers of entertaining and educational multimedia, software, “serious games”, service providers in this field etc.

The event is set up by Biart Studio LLC, the Federal Agency for Management of Special Economic Zones, State Academy of Innovations in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation within the project of the All-Russian political party "EDINAYA ROSSIYA" "National Innovation System".

During event StarForce conducted the panel discussion concerning modern computer piracy and the ways of its counteraction. Alexei Zdorov, Financial Director of Russian game publisher Snowball Studios, Simon Little, Managing Director of Pan European Game Information organization (PEGI) and Ed DiEoreo Account Director in field of Online Games of one of the biggest ISP Level 3 Communication are took part in the discussion as speakers.

They stated that technological methods of piracy counteraction are the vital element in field of recoupment of computer games projects. Even in countries where piracy is at the lowest level software protection vendors are faced a great demand for their products and services. Moreover, discussion attendees agreed that digital distribution is the major trend of modern game industry.

The event shown the great organization. Outstanding technological level of Dubna’s Congress Center, sympathetic personnel and beautiful Moscow region�s nature brought the great mood for all conference participants.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

ReclaimYourGame.com has launched a massive interview with StarForce

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400

The ReclaimYourGame.com (http://reclaimyourgame.com/) is well known for its tough position towards copy protection and DRM measures, interviewed Dmitry Guseff, StarForce’s Marketing Director Deputy.

A large number of sharp questions concerning StarForce�s new solutions, the company�s attitude towards modern DRM issues and new consumer friendly measures have been answered. The whole interview has been divided into 4 parts:

Now RYG�s staff will run a round of tests to investigate StarForce�s products for its safeness for gamers and reliability for copyright owners. Testing results will be published on ReclaimYourGame.com once the work is completed.

"We're in the process of compiling our short-list of StarForce testers," said Lisa (Calipip4), a representative of ReclaimYourGame.com. "Dmitry's fresh confidence in StarForce's DRM for its end-user friendliness has certainly piqued our interests and, as such, we're both grateful and determined to examine the DRM with independent eyes. Hopefully we can provide an unbiased assessment and reveal an end-user's perspective on the mechanics of StarForce's new DRM. In the meantime, the discussions with StarForce are ongoing on our public forums. The invitation is open to all provided they adhere to the usual forum guidelines."

Sblade, the technical director of RYG�s StarForce testing group had this to add:
"First I have to say is... StarForce isn�t StarForce anymore. At least not the StarForce we knew. Current version StarForce V5.5 is VERY different from the old StarForce. It is so different that we can even say it isn�t the same software anymore. I was very surprised and pleased how user-friendly SF Proactive was during the tests I did in some nasty environments (debuggers, ripping programs etc). StarForce seems only to blacklist harder debuggers, and allows the "low risk" ones."

"Aside from the technical stuff, it was very pleasant and fool proof with how the GUI guides the user to activate/deactivate the application. And it was very pleasant to see that advanced users will be able to see that the registry entries are deletable. This is one of the main causes of opposition to DRMs. Users should say what can be and what cannot be in their computers and not jump through hoops to remove the traces of DRMs.

"So far I�m satisfied with the Proactive tests and I�ll be leading the user tests so that we can have 100% transparency."

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

About ReclaimYourGame.com

Reclaim Your Game (RYG) works as an advocacy group for [PC] Gamers and their rights, particularly against publishers intending to use invasive DRM techniques and products. With its humble origins formed by concerned "Simmers against SecuROM" RYG quickly expanded into areas of PC maintenance for gamers. Many of RYG's tutorials as well as their resources on several of the key DRM players, such as ByteShield and StarForce, are kept and discussed on RYG's Forum, The PRISM.

As of late RYG has been in constant touch with two DRM companies, ByteShield and, more recently, StarForce, through both interviews, testing as well as further discussions on how to improve their products to ensure gamers are not adversely affected by their DRM technologies. Currently, RYG continues to expand with a team of dedicated volunteers assisting in areas of general technical support to the editorial section where RYG regularly publishes current trends in both gaming as well as DRM. Game reviews are done as our members have the time and money.

In the future RYG hopes to build bridges and contacts with gaming developers and publishers with the key focus of education and awareness of good DRM practices.

The second version of StarForce Content web-based service with ppt- and html-files protection is launched

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400

Besides common improvements a new function of protection of ppt-presentations and html-files is added to the opportunities of the online-service for StarForce Content users.

In June, this year, the StarForce Technologies company launched the service, allowing to protect digital documents in pdf-format online. However the expert hasn’t stopped on that.

In October, the 12th StarForce launched the second version of the service. The most significant improvement is supporting of two new ppt and html formats. As a result of the previous system�s operation by the company�s clients some common technical and usability improvements have been made, and the service became more convenient.

In accordance with the launch of the second version of the service StarForce announces the beginning of special terms for protection of the files formats supported by the system. Special terms are be available till the end of the year. To find out details please contact sales managers at sales@star-force.com.��

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce will attend in All-Russian Conference on Game Industry, ACGI

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0400

Company’s representatives visit ACGI on the 27-29 of October, 2009 on the territory of Special Economic Zone "Dubna".

The event is set up by Biart Studio LLC, the Federal Agency for Management of Special Economic Zones, State Academy of Innovations in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation within the project of the All-Russian political party "EDINAYA ROSSIYA" "National Innovation System".

All-Russian Conference on Game Industry is the first Russian national project, aiming to unite the developers of entertaining and educational multimedia, software, “serious games”, service providers in this field etc. The representatives of the western development companies and investors are also invited to take part in this event. This event will be the first professional game industry conference in Russia, supported by Russian Government.

�Conference attendance is an excellent opportunity to meet both industry specialists and state representatives�, - said Julia Titova, Head of Russia and CIS sales department, - �Nowadays, it is vitally important to attract state attention to game industry development issues. Being the company that actively struggle against computer piracy, we hope not only realizing this threat as very important one, but also for specific steps towards effective counteraction of this threat both in interactive entertainment field and education one�.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce sums up its participation in GamesCom 2009

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce’s representatives were back from world biggest exhibition of interactive entertainment and computer games GamesCom 2009.

245,000 visitors came to the Koelnmesse site from 19 - 23 August to experience and try out game novelties provided by 458 exhibiting companies from 31 countries. Summing up the expo results it is possible to say about extreme benefit for StarForce company. There were 34 meetings with current and potential clients. Generally, negotiations applied on regional partners network development and presentation of the newest company's products.

“Preliminary expo results are very optimistic and give me the confidence in the future”, - said Alexander Don, head of StarForce International sales department, - �During numerous talks we heard approval of our new initiatives towards improving consumers comfort using protected applications. All current clients confirmed out further cooperation and potential partners showed sincere interest on our offers concerning combined work in various world regions. I have already added GamesCom 2010 in my department working plan.�

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce representatives will attend the biggest international game expo GamesCom 2009.

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce people were departed to ancient German city of Cologne that invited the biggest international game show GamesCom from the 19 till the 23 of August 2009.

Cologne will hold such impressive event for the first time this year. All heavyweight players of international game industry will assemble in one place to introduce their newest achievements. Also the biggest international b2b event the Games Developers Conference will pass within the GamesCom.

The main topics of StarForce’s representative multiple talks are solutions for online games security (FrontLine MMOG), digital distribution and DRM measures (FrontLine ProActive). Moreover, there will be several meetings concerning partnership relations within Europe and North American markets.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce product line received �Compatible with Windows 7� logo.

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce has successfully passed its product line testing procedure and received “Compatible with Windows 7” logo.

During testing round the whole company’s product line has been investigated for both business and gaming software. Gaining the logo means that all StarForce products and solutions starting 5.7 version are fully compatible with newest Microsoft�s operating system Windows 7.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce will take part in Game Convention Online 2009

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0400

Company representative will attend the Game Convention Online show that take place in German Leipzig from the 31 of July till the 2 of August 2009.

In former times the biggest game show of the Old World has changed its format. Organizers offer us event that aimed only towards online games and entertainments. Nowadays this sector of the computer gaming industry is the most rapid growing one. It doesn’t matter that this year the expo has its debut, specialists display a keen interest in it.

StarForce representatives will show the brand new solution FrontLine MMOG, that helps MMOG developers, publishers and operators to secure their games against cheats, bots, hacks etc. The huge interest that potential clients have displayed made for very intensive meeting schedule for all three days.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce: protection is tried to be falsified

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce Technologies warns: all companies wishing to protect software have to contact certified partners stated at the site or to the company’s sales managers directly. Due to its partners the company was informed about publication of a batch of CDs as if they were protected by StarForce.

Today not only software publishers but protection systems� developers can suffer from pirates and thefts. So StarForce brand was used illegally by unfair company that pretended to be software protection developer�s partner. This company represented characteristics similar to protection system files in alien files. The StarForce company�s name Protection Technology is used as a copyright, and non-existent number is stated as the protection version. It is significant that the company�s developers have not found any data and sections belonging to StarForce�s protection.

“When we received an announcement that a batch of discs as if they were protected by StarForce had been found in one of CIS countries we made an internal investigation. Besides we found out that the product was protected neither specialists of our many office nor our partners”, - Julia Titova, Head of Russia and CIS sales department of StarForce Technologies says.

Several discs were sent to the company�s laboratory immediately. During the experiment it was found out that �protection� files at the discs had nothing in common with the set of files generated but StarForce protection system. �After receiving discs all doubts were settled: files did not belong to StarForce system. Our brand was used illegally, and discs were not protected in reality. This case demonstrates with an example that all companies willing to integrate StarForce protection into their products should connect only those partners that are mentioned at our corporate site or StarForce Technologies company directly so that do not suffer from deliberate criminals�, - Julia Titova adds.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

The new service for StarForce Content users is launched

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0400

Moscow, 10 June 2009. - StarForce Technologies launched the web-service for StarForce Content users, that allows the company’s clients to protect e-documents online.

The StarForce company clients using StarForce Content solution for protection of e-documents and digital information received an opportunity to protect and control distribution of documents via friendly web-based service in the beginning of June. The company�s clients now can protect e-documents, create serial numbers and look through reports on earlier distributed documents online.

To access to the service a client needs to have connection to Internet and login data to the system, that each StarForce Content user can get from technical support or personal manager. All operations are held in its own protected web cabinet at the site so the process is absolutely safe.

Now the launched web-service allows to protect .pdf, .html and .ppt files.

All companies interested in protection of e-documents and digital information can try a new service if open
a test account absolutely free-of-charge.

«Today there are several solutions that allow to protect e-books and documents at the modern information security market. Besides StarForce Content product is absolutely unique. It is the full complex that allows to protect documents of different types from illegal opening and distribution without restrictions of distribution ways of the files (e-mail, download, optical media), to control its distribution, limit periods of work with protected documents. The new service was created for convenience of the clients, now protection can be made any time, from any place and within a few minutes. Now it is possible also to have reports on sales, create new keys for new clients, to deny illegal use�of documents», - Irina Mnatsekanova, Head of Marketing and PR Department of StarForce Technologies says.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce announces the launch of web-based service for information protection and control

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce Technologies company announces the launch of a unique service for StarForce Content solution users, allowing to protect digital documents online. New web-based service will be available for users in June 2009.

Now users of StarForce Content solution meant for protection of e-documents and digital information have a convenient tool for protection and control of the documents distribution. New web-based service having no analogues will allow corporate clients to protect digital documents, re-protect the old ones, create a new key for a new client and get reports on the usage of earlier distributed documents at any time, from any place within a few minutes. It’s an absolutely safe process because everyone has its own protected web cabinet. StarForce Content solution is a way to avoid information leakages, insiders, maintain confidentiality and retain the authorship of the documents created.

The first version of the web-based service will be available for protection of pdf files only. Other formats (doc, rtf, ppt, html, etc.) protection is still available via an existing model through the special protection tool. However StarForce is continuing to work on future development of the new service and plans to present this service for new file formats with more options by the end of 2009.

“StarForce Content solution is a unique offer to the market: files protection is available at any time from any place, protected files can be distributed in any possible ways (incl. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, CD-R/DVD-R, with binding or without) and via the Internet (e-mail, download), - Irina Mnatsekanova, Head of Marketing and PR Department says. – But we do not stay still. Today the new service for StarForce Content protecting e-documents via Internet is being announced. Protection is implemented by a few clicks of the mouse and allows to control sales and usage of protected documents online”.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com �

KRI 2009 � smaller size, higher efficiency

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce participated in the biggest Russian annual Game Developers Conference – KRI 2009.

Within conference company’s representatives conducted the round table event concerning MMOG threats counteraction. Leading industry specialists representative Nival Online, IT Territory and Web Interactive World share their points of view on bots, cheats, hacks and unauthorized servers problems in network of MMOG sector during three-hour talk.

Due to world financial crisis this year event was notably smaller in size. Many of companies refused to participate with booths and only sent their representatives. That�s why conference hall was pretty crowded.

During conference StarForce ran negotiations with all leading Russian developers and publishers. In general all talks were about implementation of brand new company�s product FrontLine MMOG. Following the negotiations agreements StarForce will open several test projects for those companies that interested in trying FrontLine MMOG on their games.

Estimating the conference results Julia Titova, Head of Russia and CIS sales department of StarForce Technologies, said: “Traditionally KRI passes in warm and very fruitful setting. Industry people openly share their opinions and visions on current market situation and trends. I estimate conference results as very successful. We managed to synchronize our stands with all major Russian & CIS clients and gained new contacts”.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce will participate in annual Computer Game Developers Conference � KRI 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce will participate in biggest Russian annual Computer Game Developers Conference – KRI 2009 that occurs 15-17 of May in Moscow.

Traditionally the conference collects together all major domestic publishers and developers. In spite of though financial crisis that seriously affects computer game industry, the working schedule is very solid and full of various seminars and keynotes.

During the conference StarForce conducts the round table called “MMOG treats: bots, cheats, unauthorized servers and ways of counteraction”. It is the clear fact that MMOG sector is the most rapid growing one at the moment within overall game industry. MMOG development costs much, but project revenue could be magnificent. That is why it is very important to be aware of possible threats and problems which may affect your business.

Topics of discussion:

What the differences between various threats for various MMOG business models?
Which threats are primary and which are secondary?
Way of counteraction: marketing, game design, technological.
Modern experience of counteraction from leading developers, marketing managers and game designers.

About StarForce Technologies

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world’s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com

StarForce took part in Infosecurity Europe 2009

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 +0400

Specialists of StarForce Technologies company review participation in London exhibition Infosecurity Europe, held from 28th to 30th of April. Within this largest European event devoted to information security StarForce company represented a new unique web-based service for users of StarForce Content service.

Meetings with representatives of corporations interested in solutions for digital documents and business software protection were held at the StarForce Technologies company stand in the Earls Court exhibition center. Main attention was made to StarForce Content solution for protection of electronic versions of documents including pdf-format. Visitors were interested in distribution ways of protected documents and technical features of the product. StarForce representatives received several requests on opening of test accounts. Besides the company met some companies pretending to the role of partners of StarForce in UK and other countries of the European Union.

«Reviewing StarForce participation in Infosecurity Europe this year we can say that it was more than successful for us. Several NDA were signed, a line of new partners that will represent the StarForce interests in UK appeared and several request on opening test accounts for one of the main products represented at the event – StarForce Content � were received. We are not sorry about our participation in this largest European event on such themes in a quite difficult time for many companies. Moreover participation in this exhibition demonstrated us once again the perspectives of work in the English market from development of information technologies and information protection field point of view», - Michael Kalinichenko, CEO of StarForce Technologies company says.

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StarForce welcomes visitors at its stand

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0400

StarForce represents new services and products for business software and content protection and schedules meetings with candidates for Great Britain regional representative position.

Products for both business field and information protection are represented at StarForce’s stand # M84. Particularly a new unique service of digital documents protection is announced for StarForce Content users. In the nearest future online protection of pdf-files will be available via special web-based service. It`ll allow to protect a document, to generate a number of serial numbers and look through reports on distribution of the protected file within one project.

The company�s representatives arranged a number of negotiations with enterprises interested in mutually beneficial partnership together with several candidates wishing to become StarForce�s Great Britain representatives. Everybody who willing to meet the company�s specialists is welcome to Earls Court exhibition centre at stand M84.

About StarForce Technologies

The StarForce Company is the expert in software and digital content protection against copying, cracking and unauthorized use. For more than 10 years company have been successfully developing and implementing an ultra-modern complete suite of technological means for copyright and intellectual property protection worldwide. StarForce not only produces and sells software products, but at the same time today the company positions itself as the reliable and responsible Technological partner for those who constantly suffers from computer piracy, unauthorized data access and information leakages.

Self developed Digital Right Management system (DRM), which surely can be integrated with the protection core, unlocks a tremendous opportunity for developers and publishers of digital content delivery and sales management.

StarForce is one of the three leaders in the world�s intellectual property protection market and is the leading developer of protection tools on the Russian multimedia and business software markets already for many years, that is well known for its high piracy level.

For further information and press contacts:
pr@star-force.com �