Macrovision is a global leader in protection, enablement and distribution solutions that empower consumers to discover, manage and enjoy digital content. Macrovision is bringing together technology, people, and solutions to enable the acceleration of the transition of the traditional media market to an interactive digital experience. Access information about the components of this strategy. Macrovision® Corporation (NASDAQ: MVSN) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of SPDC™ (Self-Protecting Digital Content) technology from Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), a San Francisco-based R&D organization focused on solving complex security problems. SPDC forms the basis of BD+, a key element of Blu-ray’s content security platform. The technology acquisition, announced November 19, 2007, includes certain CRI patents, security software code, and related third party customer and partner agreements.
Macrovision to Acquire Blu-ray Disc Security Technology from Cryptography Research, Inc.
Macrovision Corporation (Nasdaq: MVSN) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain technology assets from Cryptography Research, Inc. (CRI), the San Francisco-based R&D organization focused on solving complex security problems. Upon closing of the transaction, Macrovision will own the SPDC™ (Self-Protecting Digital Content) technology, which formed the basis of BD+, a key element of Blu-ray’s content security platform. The purchase includes certain CRI’s patents, security software code, and related third party customer and partner agreements. Macrovision will also hire certain CRI employees involved in the technology. Macrovision will hold a conference call to discuss the transaction today at 1:00pm Eastern time; see dial-in information below.
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