DigiOn® introduces ‘DiXiM®-SSP’, new Digital Media Server software
supporting Premium Content Transmission

Fukuoka, Japan - January 8th, 2007 -- DigiOn, Inc. announces that it has developed DiXiM-SSP, the latest Digital Media Server software supporting DRM content transmission.

DigiOn’s DiXiM-SSP (Storage System Product), provides DTCP-IP based Content Transmission functionality of DRM protected content for Digital Media Players, in addition to primary Digital Media Server features. Utilizing and optimizing the hardware security engine of each chipset, multiple High Definition content streams can be handled simultaneously. For example, a digital PVR can record and transmit DRM protected content using DTCP-IP. It can also simultaneously import content from the STB through an IEEE 1394 DTCP connection port, and store the content on the Media Storage Product.

Windows Media DRM (WMDRM) support is also in the plan for development. With WMDRM support a user can move WMDRM content from the PC to the DiXiM-SSP server, and play back the protected content on the Digital Media Player without using a PC.

DiXiM-SSP consists of two different value-pack versions to meet a variety of customer needs.  Version 1.0 provides a DLNA-certified Media Server function set compliant with ‘DLNA Guidelines expanded: March 2006’ as well as NAS (Network Attached Storage) functionality and Management Tool.

Version 2.0, a premium product, expands user capability for DRM content handling, as well as additional value features such as Auto Backup among DLNA-certified servers. AutoSync is a feature set that synchronizes data between target storage and a DiXiM SSP 2.0 server. AutoSync enables stored content to be transmitted to media players while being copy-protected by using DTCP-IP (Digital Transmission Content Protection over IP).

Commenting on DiXiM-SSP, Mr. Hisatoshi Taura, President of DigiOn, said:

“The delivery of DiXiM-SSP, a new storage system product, will blaze a trail for new usage scenarios for storage devices in the network as well as DRM content transmissions.  It brings up easy and secured contents playback with or without a PC-Server on the network.  We firmly believe that this will accelerate user experiences and expand the digital entertainment market”.

Dr. Simon Milner, Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Business Unit in the Communications and Consumer Business Group at Marvell said:

“Marvell is working with companies like DigiOn around the world to implement the best storage products to meet customers’ demand, especially for the growing digital entertainment segment.  It does not only require a robust feature set, but also quality and interoperability for secure content playback with ease of operation for users,”

“DigiOn's announcement today of DiXiM-SSP is break-through technology which enables transmission of copy-protected content without a PC, enabling more flexibility and freedom in digital entertainment experiences in and around the home.”

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About DigiOn

DigiOn, Inc. is a software developer with experience in the development of multimedia, storage and networking products, and has established a firm position in the home network field.  DigiOn, established in 1999, has its headquarters in Fukuoka and branch offices in Tokyo (Akasaka) and Taiwan (Taipei).
For details, please visit http://www.digion.com/en/.

*DiXiM DMA Standard allows the DLNA™ Guidelines v.1.0 - based interoperability.
**DiXiM DMA Premium allows playing back content such as recorded digital broadcast TV programs and protected content purchased at content service providers over a home network by its support for DTCP-IP and Windows Media™ DRM 10 ND.
***DiXiM DMA HAK has passed "NSTL pre-submission test for PFS™" implemented by NSTL which is authorized independent testing lab for Microsoft® PlaysForSure™ logo program. To support PlaysForSure™ on final products, manufacturer is required to pass NSTL pre-submission test for PFS™ individually. PlaysForSure™ logo program is currently available only in U.S.A.

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