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StarForce ProActive
for BusinessProtection and control system
for enterprise software
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More than half of the world’s computer users admit to
using software in a way that breaches the software’s
license agreement
The majority of software developers incur revenue
losses from the use of unlicensed software that amount
to at least 10% of their revenue
Experts estimate about $63.4 billion of annual revenue
is lost to the software industry
Source: Is Unlicensed Software Hurting Your Bottom Line? (KPMG Survey, 2013)
Are you prepared for violations of your software license agreement?
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StarForce ProActive for BusinessAdvanced solution for reliable software protection
License Agreement Compliance
Protection against illegalcopying, sharing and installation
Protection against analysis and reverse engineering,
prevention of unauthorized software modification
Use control in real time
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How it works
ProtectionWhen an application is
being protected, its code gets a number of modifications that protect it against
analysis and reverse engineering and other
illegal actions from users
ActivationTo activate the
protected application, a serial number is
required. This number also defines the
applicable license terms. Activation
includes binding of a serial number to the
hardware parameters to provide a better level of protection
Use ControlVia the personal area, usage statistics can be accessed at anytime and changes can be
made in the conditions of the license (editing
the serial number)
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Protection Features
Protection of code inside the function / protection of the imported function call
Extra protection of internal variables with hidden classes
Activation of the application modes depending on serial number parameters
Data files protection
Beta version and promotional copy protection
Patch and add-on protection
StarForce SDK included
Selection of binding objects: a computer, a local server and/or a remote server
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Binding Objects
A local serverA computer (a server or
a workstation)A remote server
The easiest way of binding, ideally suits
applications that are run on
physical computers (not virtual machines)
Suitable for softwareinstallation
on many computers within one local network
(one company).Supports running on
virtual machines
Enables full control of the protected
application in real time. You have an opportunity to prolong, revoke, add
new users at any moment. It also supports running
on virtual machines
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Recommendations for selecting binding objects
Binding
Objects
Application configuration
Computer Local Server Remote Server
Stand-alone application
Ideal for applications running on physical
machines
Suitable for applications running on virtual machines
without Internet connection
Provides full control. Suitable for
applications running on virtual machines
“Fat client-server” application – client
protectionFor a few computers
Ideal for many computers in one
network
For remote workstations with a
replace
“Thin client-server” application – server
protection
Ideal for applications running on physical
machinesFor corporate use
Provides full control. Suitable for
applications running on virtual machines
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“Fat client-server” application binds to Local Server
Client of the protected
application
StarForceLicense Service
Company’s Network
Protected application’s
Server
Client of the protected
application
Client of the protected
application
Client of the protected
application
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“Thin client-server” application or a Cloud Service binds to Remote Server
StarForceLicense Service
Protected Application
Internet
In “thin client server” or Cloud Service configuration only the server part is protected, but the software developer usually specifies the number of users in license terms. Binding to a remote server allows you to monitor the license terms and make quick changes
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Total control in real time
StarForce ProActive for Business allows you to control access to protected
software, change license settings and collect usage statistics immediately
with a few clicks
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International use and
customization
More than 16 GUI languages are
supported
Dialog boxes can be customized
Custom user interface can be
developed
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Licensing Models
Trial
Buy Only
Try&Die
Demo
Rent/ Subscription
Free use of the product during a certain period of time specified by the publisher. After the
period expires, the end users can only continue using the application if they purchase a
license
Use of the product without restrictions
Use of the product without purchasing a license during a certain period of time specified
by the publisher. The application cannot run after the period expires. Suitable for beta
testing
This licensing model allows end users to run the application with limited functionality, but
without any time limitations
Provides access to the product with time limitations. After the expiration date a new
period must be paid to continue work with the protected application
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License and Serial Numbers Management
License/Serial Number expiration date
Regional restrictions
Maximum number of runs
Total time of operation
Serial number blacklisting
Limiting the functionality depending on the serial number
Transferring custom information specified in the serial number to
the application during activation
The parameters of Serial Numbers can be edited after generation
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Automatic Activation
StarForce servers are located around the world, including
Germany, China and Russia, which allows to guarantee
automatic activation for end-users via the Internet and
manually on the ProActive website (if a PC with protected
software installed does not have an Internet connection)
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Success Story: Tradesoft
Tradesoft has selected StarForce ProActive for Business
for the protection of its flagship product - AutoIntellekt.
This solution is developed for wholesale and retail
trade automation.
StarForce performs the following tasks:
Product Licensing
Protection against analysis and modification to
prevent the situation when the client could modify
and refine the product without the developer
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Success Story: C++ Obfuscator
We use StarForce ProActive for Business to protect our own
product. StarForce C ++ Obfuscator is a unique stand-alone
application that is created to obfuscate software source code.
Its work algorithms are very valuable.
Why StarForce ProActive for Business
Binding to a remote server allows us to control the
protected application and, if necessary, to revoke the
access to it
The client can use the product on multiple computers,
including virtual machines
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StarForce ProActive for Business Price Calculation
License for
protection and
activation (per
6 month
s or per
year)
Binding
Objects
Serial Numbers
StarForce ProActive for
Business Cost
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StarForce BenefitsProtection provided by an international company with partners all over the world
The company has a R&D Department that is responsible for innovations in hack-
resistance and functionality development. We update our products at least 4
times a year
Friendly Support Team that can help via email, phone, Skype
Online statistics reports for marketing analysis and sales forecasting
Reasonable prices and a flexible discount system
Fast product protection over Internet (from work and from home)
An option to order protection performed by StarForce specialists
An option to order protection analysis by StarForce experts to get
recommendations about possible improvements
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Try StarForce
Sign up for a 30 days trial of
StarForce ProActive
for Businessfor free
to make sure that it suits you
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StarForce USA+1 925 272-4515
StarForce France+33 (0) 1 44 18-37-05
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