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`SOURCE: Uniloc USA
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`March 21, 2006 09:00 ET
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`Uniloc USA Secures Over $6 Million in Private Equity
`Financing
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`Funding Underscores Power of Electronic Device Recognition to Deliver Unmatched Security for
`Software Copy Control and Network User Authentication
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`IRVINE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 21, 2006 -- Uniloc USA ("Uni|oc"), the technology leader in
`electronic "device recognition" for software copy control, announces today the completion of a $6.1
`million round of private equity financing. The additional funds will be used to fuel overall operational
`growth, expansion in the software copy control market, marketing, and to launch new product
`initiatives in network and data security markets.
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`Device recognition is the method of uniquely identifying a user device, such as a PC, smart phone or
`cell phone, by the naturally occurring, inherent physical imperfections of that device. The resulting
`"device fingerprint" is then used as a strong authentication factor to "device lock" user licenses or
`access credentials. Uniloc's technology can identify devices with more comparable accuracy than
`human DNA. Uniloc is the inventor and holder of the seminal device recognition patent (US
`5,490,216), and has 10 related patents pending. Key software copy control customers have included
`IBM and Toshiba.
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`"Uniloc's device recognition technology is a proven software and content license management tool,
`and provides a revolutionary user authentication solution with tremendous potential in network and
`data security," said Uniloc's CEO William W. Winokur. "Uniloc's device recognition technology
`changes the cyber security paradigm. To impersonate a user, a hacker or cyber criminal must be on
`that user's actual, physical computer."
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`Uniloc's device recognition technology brings unprecedented security value to the network security
`market. Uniloc's device recognition technology has the highest anti-hacking strength vs. cost ratio
`available today when compared to security options such as corporate certificates, dongles,
`smartcards, risk-based authentication security systems such as that of PassMark Security, and even
`biometrics and one-time password generators.
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`"Until now, Uniloc's business has focused on software activation and the protection of intellectual
`property," said Uniloc investor Peter Wilson, an entrepreneur and early-stage investor. "But, with
`this capital raise, and in response to the surge in identity theft, network security breaches and the
`increasing risk of cyber-terrorism, Uniloc is extending its technology to include applications for
`network user authentication and data security."
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`Highly flexible and digitally distributable security, Uniloc's device recognition technology enables
`unlimited rights options and is extendable to all digital device platforms. It has a high level of user
`convenience and low implementation and maintenance costs. Implementation of a device locked
`authentication system is similar to simple password schemas; it can rapidly overlay existing security
`systems/assets; and its high reliability and automation reduces customer service resource
`requirements.
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`"Uniloc has leveraged its expertise in device locking for software authentication and the protection
`of intellectual property," said Uniloc investor and independent trader on the Chicago Board of
`Trade, Paul L. Richards. "Uniloc is now delivering the powerful and cost-effective properties of this
`technology to build network and personal data security solutions. These solutions can be applied to
`secure everything from online content such as market data to electronic trading and conlyranfént owner Ex
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`"We're extremely proud that our technology and track record enabled us to secure this additional
`funding from this influential group of investors and industry experts," said Winokur. "This support
`will help further build out our capabilities and secure our position as a technology leader in the
`network security and intellectual property security spaces."
`ABOUT UNILOC USA
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`Uniloc USA ("Uniloc") is the technology leader in electronic "device recognition" for software copy
`control, Device recognition is the method of uniquely identifying a user device, such as a PC, smart
`phone or cell phone, by the naturally occurring, inherent physical imperfections of that device, and
`then incorporating that "device fingerprint" into access credentials or licenses. Uniloc's technology
`can identify devices with more comparable accuracy than human DNA. Uniloc is the inventor and
`holder of the seminal device recognition patent (US 5,490,216), and has 10 related patents pending.
`Uniloc has applied its device recognition technical expertise into seven vertical markets: software
`publishing, on-line publishing, enterprise information security, market data, electronic trading,
`consumer banking, and optical media. For more detailed information, please visit
`wvvw.unilocusa.com.
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`CONTACT INFORMATION
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`Contact:
`Ken Jakubowski or Michelle Musburger
`Email Contact
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`Telephone: (312) 664-2602
`SOURCE: Uniloc USA, Inc.
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