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Leveraging Software Licensing to Accommodate Business Growth without Constraints
May 2020
20
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The enterprise software licensing transformation continues in parallel with the evolving expectations of end users and the fluid nature of the technology landscape. ISVs have taken to addressing user preferences with a myriad of new ... more Product Piracy Report: Déjà Vu All Over Again
May 2020
14
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The latest research report on product piracy released by the VDMA, the advocacy organization for Germany’s mechanical and systems engineering industry, is out and the findings are disturbing once again. Ironically, ... more There is Nothing Discreet About IP Protection
April 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Discrete manufacturing, and all of the supporting functions that go along with it, like inventory management, product lifecycle management, supply chain management and Enterprise Resource Planning, is undergoing a rapid and radical ... more Making a Difference in the Midst of a Global Crisis
April 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In most every case of catastrophic events in recent history, whether it be the fight against the spread of the Ebola virus, the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and of course, our current Coronavirus global pandemic, stories of heroism, ... more Software Trustworthiness in the IIoT
April 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software trustworthiness – what does it mean for developers, owner-operators and decision makers in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems? The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) recently published a white ... more IP Protection and Entitlement Management Across the Digital Manufacturing Chain
April 2020
02
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Since the first 3D printing machine was unveiled back in 1984, industrial use was the main focus. However, it was not until early patents expired in 2009 and consumer models came to market that industry discovered several new and ... more Protecting and Licensing a Windows Service or Server Application
March 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
During our regular CodeMeter customer support meetings, I find that we frequently discuss customer questions regarding protection and licensing for a Windows Service or Server application. In most cases, the issue at hand boils ... more Resilience at the time of COVID-19
March 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The emergency triggered by the Corona virus pandemic is dominating not just the news but also every aspect of our private and business lives in unprecedented ways. All corners of the globe are simultaneously called upon to face the ... more A Clear Picture of Licensing in the Cloud
March 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Like many other recent conferences and exhibitions around the globe, attendance took a hit at the RSA Conference 2020 held last month in San Francisco, CA, USA due to travel concerns brought on by Coronavirus. However, the show went on ... more
It is time for those in the IoT arena to “Up Their Security Game”. Here’s why…
March 2020
03
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
IoT devices have long passed through the “early adopter” phase and should no longer be considered as new or emerging technologies. Such “things” as smart doorbells, smart surveillance cameras, smart coffee makers ... more Secure Firmware and Software Updates a Matter of Trust
February 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
A lot has been written recently about the increasing network connectivity of embedded devices found in a wide array of smart applications and platforms, including automobiles, household appliances, industrial systems and medical ... more Cyber Strategy is Business Strategy
February 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Cyber strategy is business strategy, and C-suite executives and government leaders have taken notice. At least that’s one of the takeaways from the annual World Economic Forum held last month in Davos, Switzerland. ... more Digital Twin and Cybersecurity: What are the Implications?
January 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Since the research firm Gartner described it in 2017 as a “disruptive trend that will have increasingly broad and deep impact over the next five years and beyond,” and again as one of its “Top 10 Strategic Technology ... more Protect the Code: It’s a National Imperative
January 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In his syndicated Software Integrity Blog, Jonathan Knudsen of Synopsis, recently made a case for why software should be considered critical infrastructure. He points out that the U.S. recognizes 16 sectors of critical ... more Flexible Licensing for Complex, Heterogeneous Industrial Environments
January 2020
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
For some ISVs, software licensing can be straightforward and uncomplicated. Their software is designed to only be implemented on a specific operating system and deployed over a particular type of network. The application may be ... more AI in Radiological Imaging Applications
January 2020
09
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
It’s been widely discussed over the past decade as to how artificial intelligence (AI) promises to transform virtually every segment of our economy by bringing human intelligence into computing and allowing machines to learn from ... more Flexible Licensing with Process Uniformity Across the Board
November 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
ISVs are pushing the limits of software licensing as more and more applications are being deployed in the cloud. Cloud computing affords a high level of scalability, flexibility, and elasticity that has made a dramatic impact ... more Leveraging the Promise of the IIoT
November 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Just a few years ago, there was some question as to whether the IoT revolution would impact the industrial sector. Today, of course, we know the answer as the benefits for factory productivity and automation inherent in Industry 4.0 were ... more Cybersecurity and Trustworthiness in IT/OT
October 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Earlier this year, ARC Advisory Group, in conjunction with Kaspersky Labs, conducted a survey on the State of Cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) as well as the priorities, concerns, and challenges it brings for ... more U.S. Software Market: Twice the Growth, 2 Times Times the Protection
October 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“U.S. Software Jobs Grow Twice as Fast as Overall U.S. Jobs.”That’s a key takeaway from the latest report, Software: Growing US Jobs and the GDP, released in September 2019 by Software.org: the BSA ... more
Main Prio: Improving Customer Relationships
September 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Digital transformation is disrupting industry on a global scale and drastically changing existing business processes, company culture, and customer experiences. Under this impetus, companies are reimagining their business practices to ... more Adapting The Complex Software Licensing Landscape
September 2019
03
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The digital transformations occurring across all segments of society are unfolding at breakneck speed. From autonomous vehicles and smart cities to digitized healthcare delivery, all facets of our connected world are evolving in ways ... more What Might MedTech Look Like in 2030?
August 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Digital transformation is changing the healthcare landscape as more and more medical devices come online, both next generation systems and legacy equipment, with many allowing remote access. Digital patient data continues to ... more More Security Advice for IoT Device Manufacturers
August 2019
08
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
With its many promises and great prospects, the Internet of Things (IoT) warrants much stronger protection then the closed systems of the past. IoT systems rely on public networks, which by definition, are unsafe environments. ... more AI in the IIoT is a Matter of Trust
July 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Artificial Intelligence is a hot commodity in the technology world these days. But what does it mean in the context of the Industrial IoT?An early definition of artificial intelligence was one of “thinking machines” that ... more
Security by Obscurity and the Right to Repair
June 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The right-to-repair movement is gaining traction in the U.S. as many states are considering legislation that would allow consumers and third parties to repair electronic equipment without voiding manufacturer’s warranties. The ... more Laying the Groundwork for Industry 4.0 Cybersecurity
June 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Governments, industry organizations, and industrial leaders keep focusing their attention on cybersecurity in light of the advances driven by Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing that continue to shape our future. The European ... more
Should You Protect Your Embedded Code?
May 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Embedded device hacking is the exploitation of vulnerabilities in embedded software to gain control of the device. Why does it happen? Some hackers attack embedded systems to spy on the devices, take control of them, or simply disable ... more A Fresh Look at Secure Software Development
May 2019
09
Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software-driven innovations are being fueled by the emergence of smart things - devices, automobiles, factories, cities - all of which impact nearly every aspect of our personal lives and businesses. The connected economy offers ... more Digital Security in the Ever-Changing Connected Healthcare Landscape
May 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The digital footprint of the healthcare landscape continues to expand as more and more medical devices come online, both next generation systems and legacy equipment, with many allowing remote access. Digital patient data continues to ... more Added Value by Software
April 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software solutions and services will continue to become increasingly significant in 2019 as digitalization makes further inroads into the engineering sector, while opening the door for new innovations and business practices. So says the ... more A Security Policy Agenda for the Global Economy
April 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
BSA |The Software Alliance) released its 2019 Policy Agenda in early February to facilitate discussion and debate around what they believe to be some of the most pressing issues impacting the global economy. As a leading ... more Is Your License Technology Aligned with Your Customer’s Needs?
April 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Over the past 30 years, we’ve helped hundreds of companies migrate from their homegrown or vendor-supplied licensing solution to our CodeMeter licensing and protection platform. While there are ... more Time for IoT Security Standards?
March 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The U.S. Congress recently introduced legislation to address the growing concern for security on IoT devices purchased by the U.S. government.Does the proposal go far enough? Let’s take a further look.
Legislators ... more
CmDongle in a Hyperledger Blockchain
March 2019
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Author: med_wibu-systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Blockchain frameworks enable the immutable storage of data [1,2]. A still open practical question is the so called “oracle” problem, i.e. the way real world data is actually transferred into and out of a Blockchain [3] while ... more The .NET Development Landscape
March 2019
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Author: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
One of the most frequent questions I see asked in developer communities, like StackOverflow and Github, is when to use .NET framework and when to use .NET Core, as there seems to be confusion with the name and different ... more A Cybersecurity Roadmap for a Digitized Society
February 2019
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Author: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Cybersecurity research is a “technological prerequisite” for addressing the numerous disruptive challenges brought on by the rapid progression of the digitalization of society. That sentiment is the basis for a comprehensive ... more A Glimpse Ahead to the Dark Ages
February 2019
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Author: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
What if a computer virus was capable of completely destroying the data on every Internet-connected device in the U.S. in a matter of minutes? Can you fathom the chaos?Basic services like electricity, water supply, transportation, and ... more
A Holistic Approach to IoT Security
February 2019
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Is it possible to introduce an IoT device that can authenticate its user, can encrypt and decrypt transmitted and received data, and deliver or verify the proof of integrity, yet still be considered an insecure device?Yes, says the ... more
Are You Ready for the Subscription Economy?
January 2019
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Turn your customers into subscribers. That’s the mantra of Zuora Inc., a leading provider of a cloud-based subscription management platform. They have coined the term “Subscription Economy®” which embodies ... more The New Breed of Engineers
January 2019
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
I read an interesting article recently, How Do You Create an Internet of Things Workforce?, that was published by the IEEE Computer Society. The gist of the article was that given the significant increase in the development of ... more Is the Dongle Dead?
December 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In today’s ISV world, a flexible software licensing strategy is the key to successful monetization and profitability. In the past, secure hardware-based license dongles were the platform of choice for the ultimate in software ... more Software Security on the Defensive
November 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In the past few years, high profile cyberattacks to key Infrastructure have raised serious security concerns around the globe. These are just a few of the more prominent attacks:Massive power outages in the Ukraine, ... more
Trustworthiness in Industrial System Design
October 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Trustworthiness in the context of an industrial system is a relatively new term intended to provide a better understanding of the meaning of trust in such a system and how this trust can be approached by the operational user as well as ... more The Security of Distributed Ledger Technologies
October 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
On the 20th and 21st of September, the new "Secure Distributed Ledger and Contracts" Research Center was inaugurated by Prof. Sadeghi at the University of Darmstadt, Germany.In his role as external research advisor to ... more
Encryption, Cybersecurity & Privacy: The Global Conundrum
October 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
BSA | The Software Alliance, a global software industry advocate, recently asserted their opinion on communications legislation being considered by the Australian Government. The Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment ... more Trustworthiness and The Permeation of Trust in IIoT Systems
October 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In 2016, the Industrial Internet Consortium gained agreement upon an understanding of the term “trustworthiness” and its effect on design and operation of an industrial system. At the core of that understanding was ... more Cyber-Security 4.0
September 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Much has been written about the unbridled optimism brought on by the so called 4th Industrial Revolution (a.k.a. Industry 4.0) and the unprecedented cyber-related risks facing manufacturers given the increasing digitization of ... more Beware the Software Supply Chain
August 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“Threat actors don’t have to defeat a company’s security measures, they only have to compromise a third-party supplier that it works with or relies on.” CSOonlineThat seems to be the case with a new wave of ... more
IIoT Endpoint Security and the Convergence of IT and OT
July 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
IIoT endpoint security was the leading concern of respondents to the 2018 SANS IIoT Survey: Shaping IIoT Security Concerns. The SANS Institute is a cooperative research and education organization and a leading source for information ... more Just Another Brick in the Wall
July 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
"Bricking” is a widely used term describing an electronic device, such as a smartphone, game console, router, or tablet computer that has been rendered useless due to severe physical damage, a serious misconfiguration, corrupted ... more A Shift to the Left for Application Security
July 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
A recent article in SD Times gave light to the trend that more and more aspects of software development are being forced to “shift left” in the development lifecycle, meaning that the speed in which development ... more I2M2 – the Future of Industrial System Monetization?
June 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The software industry’s move towards pay-as-you-go and subscription licensing is fueled by the success of Microsoft, Adobe, Salesforce and others who have revamped their business models to take advantage of the flexibility of cloud ... more Unlicensed Software and Malware Go Hand-in-Hand
June 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software has become an essential tool for global businesses to perform their fundamental everyday tasks. Software adds value in the way organizations conduct business, improve profitability, reach new markets, and gain competitive ... more Every Vote Counts
June 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The potential danger of cyberattacks is present in virtually every facet of our lives, whether it be tampering of medical devices, attacks on critical civil infrastructure, prying into our connected home devices, or theft of personal ... more Security and the Transformation of the Embedded Software Engineer
May 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
An article by Jacob Beningo that appeared recently in Design News caught my eye and raised an interesting question. The main premise of the article, “The Soon-to-Be-Extinct Embedded Software Engineer,” was that ... more New Product Piracy Report – Same Old Story
May 2018
09
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The VDMA, the advocacy organization for Germany’s mechanical and systems engineering industry, has released data from its latest research on product piracy (Product Piracy 2018), and once again, the results are ... more Software Considerations and Security Requirements for Medical Devices
April 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software has become ubiquitous in the healthcare industry given its widespread use for controlling medical devices and health information systems and communicating and maintaining electronic patient data, all in an increasingly ... more Global Product Piracy More Than a Political Talking Point
April 2018
09
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Trade imbalance is at the crux of the harsh rhetoric exchanged between the U.S. and China recently as both sides threaten to implement tariffs on certain goods and imports to protect their own economies. Adding to this trade imbalance, ... more Preparing for the Industrie 4.0 Transformation
March 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Is Here - Are You Ready?That’s the question posed to more than 1,600 C-level executives by Deloitte Global in a survey recently conducted by Forbes Insights. The research was ... more
Global Technology Partnerships Serve the Greater Good
March 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
BSA | The Software Alliance, a leading advocate for the global software industry, recently announced its U.S 2018 policy agenda. The agenda focuses on four main policy areas: data, intellectual property, workforce development, and ... more Essentials in Software Monetization
February 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“As today’s technology becomes increasingly complex, modern software monetization is essential. The adoption of modern technologies like the cloud have pressured independent software vendors (ISVs) to learn how to better ... more Cybersecurity for Medical Device Endpoints
January 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
With the recent, highly publicized incidents of identity theft, ransomware and malware attacks directed at healthcare facilities, the medical device community is on high security alert. Cybersecurity exploits have resulted in the theft ... more Leveraging Software Monetization Strategies in the Medical Device Industry
January 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Modern day medicine is increasingly dependent upon sophisticated technology that is rapidly changing the landscape of healthcare delivery and demonstrating that its use can make a dramatic improvement in patient outcomes. However, the ... more Protecting Medical Devices with Software Encryption
January 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Intellectual property theft is rampant around the globe. In a 2016 study, VDMA, the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, reported that nine of out ten manufacturers were victims of piracy, and that in 70% of all ... more What Meltdown and Spectre Mean for Wibu-Systems' Users
January 2018
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The recent news about security vulnerabilities in common microprocessors and, by implication, popular operating systems and applications have left many users rightly concerned about their IT security.What we can say at this point in ... more
Crossing the Licensing Migration Chasm
December 2017
05
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Cloud initiatives, SaaS, subscriptions, pay-per-use, and a bevy of new, customer-centric licensing models are wreaking havoc with some ISVs who are struggling to keep up with their own antiquated licensing engine or are unsure as to how ... more Pay-Per-Use licensing: its time has come
November 2017
09
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Pay-per-use software licensing is not a new concept. In fact, as discovered in a recent Google search, the business model was under consideration as far back as 1993 (Host Users Seek License Details, Computerworld, May 24, 1993), when ... more An Agenda for Government and Industry to Step up Their Role in Cybersecurity
October 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Cybercrime will cost up to $6 trillion by 2021, according to a report recently released by Cybersecurity Ventures. This colossal number is equivalent to nearly half of today’s US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and more ... more New Business Models Driving Creative Software Monetization Strategies
September 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“The next generation of software monetization is not just about IP protection nor limited to licensing alternatives (perpetual versus term), but rather about enabling business models that provide additional opportunity for ... more Time to Speak a Common Language in the IIoT
September 2017
01
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In our daily lives, how frequently have we heard someone say “let’s make sure we are on the same page”, whether it be during a personal interaction or a business communication? Pretty often I would say, because it is ... more U.S. Introduces Legislation to Improve Cybersecurity of IoT Devices: Is it Enough?
August 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
U.S. Senators recently introduced legislation intended to improve the cybersecurity of Internet-connected devices. The Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2017 would require that devices purchased by the ... more Taking Encryption Protections to the Next Level
July 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
It seems like every day we hear about damaging and costly cyberattacks resulting from pirated software, theft of digital Intellectual Property, stolen personal, financial and medical data, or malicious tampering of consumer IoT devices ... more IoT and Blockchain. A match made in heaven?
June 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
When I last googled Blockchain, 21 million results were returned, and I am sure this number is on the rise as government agendas, panels at international trade shows, and every vendor dealing in IT security are touching upon this ... more New Licensing Models Expand Market Potential for ISVs
June 2017
28
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“Old School” perpetual software licensing agreements are rapidly falling out of favor as often times they place restrictions on product use that do not fit the dynamic business needs of the end user. Many smaller companies, ... more Why “Keeping offline” is not really safer than going online
May 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“We are keeping our computers offline. That way, they are safe.” I don’t know whether the IT professionals at French carmakers, British NHS hospitals, or German train operators believed this. What I do know is: ... more Keeping In-Step with Your Customer’s Availability Requirements
May 2017
10
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
When software on a consumer’s computer becomes problematic or stops working altogether, in most cases, it is simply a nuisance without significant financial or business implications. In commercial environments, however, software ... more An Eye-Opening Look at Embedded Security (or Not)
April 2017
07
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“In an eye-opening embedded systems safety and security survey conducted by the Barr Group, 28 percent of respondents said the systems they work on could cause injury or fatalities and 60 percent of the respondents said their ... more A Secure Shelter for Your Digital Documents
March 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Here at Wibu-Systems, we spend much of our time speaking with customers and evangelizing at industry meetings and conferences regarding the importance of protecting software and intellectual property against illegal copying, reverse ... more Implement Features-on-Demand and Increase Software Revenues: A case in point
March 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Employing a features-on-demand licensing strategy has significant advantages for developers as well as end users.In many instances, the full capabilities of a particular software program are rarely utilized, or perhaps an end user ... more
The Blurry Box Encryption Revolution
March 2017
02
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
“The system should not require secrecy and it must not be a problem if it falls into enemy hands.”Those were the words of Auguste Kerckhoffs, who published two articles in 1883 in which he surveyed the military ciphers of ... more
Smart Factory Applications in Discrete Manufacturing
February 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that has slipped easily into our everyday vocabulary, bringing with it exotic notions of smart appliances, driverless automobiles, intelligent monitors, and the like. But, how does it fit in the ... more 15 Attack Points for Endpoints
February 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Understanding the Vulnerabilities of IIoT EndpointsMuch has been written lately about IIoT endpoints and their many potential security vulnerabilities. As defined by the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), endpoints are ... more
Electronic License Delivery Can Make or Break Your Customer Relationship
February 2017
02
Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
In the past decade, the Internet has dramatically changed the way software and the corresponding licenses are delivered. As we know, the days of the CD ROM installation are long gone. Consumers today expect the software to be delivered ... more IoT Security and Increasing Vendor Liability
February 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The push for some form of liability for vendors who sell faulty or insecure software has been the subject of debate for many years with little or no clear agreement on its legality or how to enforce it. However, that may be changing as ... more Protecting Medical Device Endpoints
January 2017
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The US FDA recently published new recommendations for both manufacturers and regulators to address medical device cybersecurity. The final document, Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Guidance for Industry ... more Industrie 4.0 and Product Piracy
December 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Industrie 4.0, a.k.a. the fourth industrial revolution, is representative of the global strategic initiative to revolutionize industry by integrating digital automation, interoperability and advanced data exchange into manufacturing ... more Protecting Industrial Internet of Things Endpoints
December 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
An attack to an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) system typically starts with an attack on one or more endpoints. In many cases, an attacker will try to access the execution code and attack the weakest point in the devices’ ... more Tis the Season to be Wary
December 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
With just a few shopping days left before Christmas, the retail frenzy is at its height. Judging from the plethora of products touted in all of the sales flyers and commercials, it seems that this is the “smartest” season of ... more Migrating to a New Software Licensing and Protection Solution
December 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software entrepreneurs who are developing their first time application have the luxury of building-in their software licensing and protection solution from the outset. They most likely will choose to work with an external vendor to ... more Essentials in Software License Management
October 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
A flexible software license management system is critical for enabling ISVs to keep pace with end user expectations, not only in the way the software is licensed, but also in the manner by which end users can manage licenses ... more A Common Framework for IIoT Security
September 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The vulnerability of Internet-enabled endpoints in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a critical security concern. The rapid proliferation of these connected devices, which include sensors, PLCs, embedded systems, mobile ... more The Business Viewpoint of Securing the Industrial Internet
September 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The tone of the many well-meaning discussions about the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) varies widely from one viewpoint of unbridled optimism about the seemingly endless possibilities to another filled with apocalyptic doom and ... more Innovation, Disruption and the IIoT
July 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The more that is written about the Internet of Things and its myriad of potential game changing applications, it seems that the terms “IIoT” and “disruption” become more closely aligned. Disruption in business ... more IIoT Adoption Critical to Future Enterprise Success
June 2016
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Author: WIBU-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
More than 81% of organizations believe successful adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is critical to their future success, yet ironically, only 25% of these organizations have a clear IIoT strategy in place and only 24% ... more Considerations for Implementing a Software Subscription Model
May 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Whether you are a total believer or not, it looks like the shift from perpetual software licensing to the software subscription model is here to stay. According to a Gartner report, “By 2020, more than 80 percent of software ... more SLMs and the Optimal Path to Market
May 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Software licensing and monetization continue to be critical factors in a successful deployment for ISVs, particularly as the IoT and embedded systems market evolves and end user licensing preferences change.Frost and Sullivan recently ... more
The Software-Driven Application Economy
April 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Late last year, the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on the Future of Software & Society issued a very interesting report on Deep Shift: 21 Ways Software Will Transform Global Society. In their words, ... more Protection and Secure Licensing for TPM Connected Devices
April 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is a not-for-profit organization formed to develop, define and promote open, vendor-neutral, global industry standards, supportive of a hardware- based root of trusted computing platforms. ... more RSA, HiMSS and Cybersecurity
March 2016
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Author: Wibu-Systems
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
Company: WIBU-SYSTEMS AG
It was difficult to avoid the barrage of headlines coming out of the last week’s annual RSA Conference, the purported largest annual gathering of security professionals in the world. Cyberthreats, personal privacy, the FBI and ... more Blog Archiv
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April 2020
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March 2020
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February 2020
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November 2019
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September 2019
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April 2019
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March 2019
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February 2019
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January 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
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September 2018
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July 2018
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June 2018
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- Every Vote Counts
May 2018
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April 2018
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- Global Product Piracy More Than a Political Talking Point
March 2018
- Preparing for the Industrie 4.0 Transformation
- Global Technology Partnerships Serve the Greater Good
February 2018
January 2018
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December 2017
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September 2017
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- Time to Speak a Common Language in the IIoT
August 2017
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June 2017
May 2017
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April 2017
March 2017
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February 2017
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January 2017
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