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Conclusions
For service technicians, the combination of CmDongle and flash memory storage becomes a fully equipped,
mobile test lab with maximum protection against manipulation. Mobile software for highly sensitive
applications is protected ideally with a device that is easy to use and cost-efficient in administration,
management, and training. Upgrading existing facilities is no problem for CmDongle with flash memory
that is available in many form factors. The tiny microSD cards fit into virtually any small-scale device and
are thus a feasible option for adding security to intelligent Industrie 4.0 sensors. The CmDongle with
flash memory uses industrial-grade design, which provides a careful selection of components that offer
high quality and remain available for long periods of time, as well as exacting tests, certification, and
qualification. Manufacturers are not asking anymore whether they need to add protection technology to
their products, as the added value of many devices now mostly comes from the software they are equipped
with. The hardware itself is becoming more and more similar and virtually interchangeable with the
standards that have been established for embedded computers and operating systems. With flexible, finegrained licensing models, OEMs can realign their business to match this new reality. The entire software
package can be optionalized with dedicated licenses to govern the right to individual functionalities.
This makes life easier for product managers who now not only need to coordinate physical, but virtual
differences in their product ranges as well.
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