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Case Study Faceware Technologies, Inc.
The Challenge
When
you’ve
developed
innovative,
groundbreaking software that brings emotion
to the gargantuan Godzilla on the big screen
or adds life to leading video game characters
to the delight of serious gamers, protecting
your intellectual property from counterfeiting
and reverse engineering is paramount.
When evaluating licensing and IP protection
vendors, Faceware Technologies, Inc. turned
to Wibu-Systems’ CodeMeter to protect their
valuable intellectual property that was years
and over $40 million USD in the making.
The Solution
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Faceware chose Wibu-Systems’ CodeMeter
protection platform because of its proven
security features, ease of use, ability for trial
licenses, and secure license management
system. CodeMeter protected software
has never been compromised in global
hackers contests. And, with the inherent
flexibility of the CodeMeter License Central
management system, Faceware Technologies
is able to incorporate
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trial licenses and pay per
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feature into their business
models to reach new
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markets.
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The Success
Since implementing CodeMeter protection,
Faceware Technologies has not detected any
counterfeit copies of the current software
release on the open market, thus protecting
and maximizing their license revenues.
Utilizing features in CodeMeter, they also
have been able to expand their market
opportunities by offering “lite” versions
of their high end software to make it cost
effective for Independent filmmakers and
mobile studios.
The Customer
Faceware Technologies is the most innovative
and most experienced facial motion capture
technology provider in the world. They believe
the best facial animation comes from the
combination of cutting-edge technology
and an intuitive artist-friendly workflow.
By empowering artists with easy-to-use
products, Faceware Technologies has become
the gold-standard for facial motion capture
and animation tools. They provide complete
solutions for the interactive entertainment,
film, video game, television, and commercial
markets.
Jay Grenier, Director, Technical Operations
Faceware Technologies, Inc
“With CodeMeter, I rest easy knowing that our technology is
completely secure from hackers and reverse-engineering. With this
weight lifted off my team, it allows us to focus on what’s most
important in software development: creating great products.”
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