CASE STUDY
Success Story Fritz Stephan
The Challenge Fritz Stephan was looking for a way to offer a cost-effective respiratory device that could be used both in emergency response situations and intensive care units, whose functionalities could be enabled on demand via a secure, internet-connected software licensing system. As an innovative world leader of ventilation solutions, Fritz Stephan also wanted to preserve the integrity of its technology.
The solution CodeMeter proves to be the perfect match for EVE, Fritz Stephan’ s emergency ventilator unit. With CodeMeter, the company protects its own Intellectual Property against counterfeiting and reverse engineering; with a CmCard integrated directly in the unit, they protect their secrets from tampering; with CodeMeter License Central, they process license-based customer orders; and with WebDepot, they can upgrade units in the field.
The result By implementing cutting-edge security and licensing systems, Fritz Stephan is safeguarding its many years of investments into its technology, is able to easily upsell new licenses over the Internet to its global customer base, and can conveniently modify the set of features of its devices.
The Customer Fritz Stephan GmbH is regarded as one of the world leaders in the development of specialized technical solutions in ventilation, anesthesiology and oxygen supply, with a special focus on neonatology and pediatrics. Clinical experience coupled with a high level of technical competence is achieved by close cooperation and an active dialogue with customers on a global scale. The development and supply of cutting-edge technology
solutions for the benefit of the patient is the ultimate goal and vision of both the Fritz Stephan GmbH and its second generation majority owner Ms. Tanja Stephan.
Bernd Hoehne Marketing Manager, Fritz Stephan We are excited about the success that our EVE family product is experiencing. The software and hardware-based integration of CodeMeter with EVE has allowed our business expansion to reach new global markets. Our customers appreciate the modular pricing structure we have created, the regular updates of our device software they receive online, and the possibility to upgrade anytime to new functionality.
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