Leading Network Engineering Firm in China Selects Aladdin HASP SRM to Stop Software Piracy

Industry’s #1 HASP SRM software protection and licensing solution secures Dingli’s communication software to increase revenue and customer satisfaction

CHICAGO - Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, today announced that Dingli Communications, Inc., one of the largest network engineering service providers in China, selected Aladdin HASP SRM to protect its software and increase licensing flexibility and enforcement. Dingli’s selection of Aladdin HASP SRM comes as the company significantly expands international sales.

Dingli provides wireless network design, optimization and other engineering services to significant telecommunications providers throughout China and Europe. To maintain control of their software trialware, annual license renewals and periodic maintenance, Dingli uses HASP SRM software-based protection and licensing to secure sensitive networking equipment.

HASP SRM is the only software protection and licensing solution that incorporates both hardware- and software-based security and licensing. HASP SRM software-based protection and secure product activation stand as significant business enablers, assists in spawning new revenue streams through increased renewal rates and by facilitating the protection and license flexibility necessary for expansion into international markets.

“Because of the high price of our software and equipment, it is often attacked by hackers. In addition to an anti-piracy solution, we needed a licensing solution to strictly control the software and equipment’s evaluation period and ensure that we receive yearly maintenance fees,” said Wang Yun, director of software development at Dingli Communications. “Aladdin HASP is a globally-recognized name and offers strong software security and secure licensing that can be consistently relied upon. It allows Dingli to expand into new markets using software-based protection from hackers, and activation and license enforcement for trialware and overseas deployment.”

“Arming Dingli customers with instantaneous trialware, remote updates, service and support, Aladdin HASP SRM helps Dingli increase revenue, reduce costs and enhance support,” said Laila Arad-Allan, vice president of the Software DRM Business Unit at Aladdin Knowledge Systems. “HASP SRM consistently out-performs other DRM solutions with its technological innovation, cross-platform support and business-enabling tools for complete management of the software product lifecycle. We’re pleased to name Dingli as one of our latest HASP SRM customers.”

About Dingli Communications Inc.
Dingli offers comprehensive solutions for wireless network from products of network planning, test data collection and post processing tools to network engineering service of network planning, benchmarking, optimization, network development/management and consulting/training. Dingli is headquartered in Zhuhai with regional offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Visit www.Dingli.com.

About Aladdin HASP SRM
Aladdin HASP SRM is the #1 choice of software publishers worldwide, boosting business growth and profitability through strong software copy protection, unmatched intellectual property protection, and secure licensing and product activation. Fully aligned with the software product lifecycle, award-winning HASP SRM features easy-to-use role-based tools for developers, product managers, order processing, and production. Visit www.Aladdin.com/HASP.

About Aladdin
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) is an information security leader with offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and numerous awards for innovation. Aladdin eToken is the world’s #1 USB-based authentication solution, offering identity and access management tools that protect sensitive data. Aladdin HASP SRM boosts growth for software developers and publishers through strong anti-piracy protection, IP protection, and secure licensing and product activation. Aladdin eSafe delivers real-time intelligent Web gateway security that helps protect data and networks, improve productivity, and enable compliance. Visit www.Aladdin.com.

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