How to select a good software protection dongle?

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Software License Dongles or Locks started become popular since late 90’s as computer system become more and more common. After more than 20 years of technology evolution, you will find today Software License Dongles or Locks are built with far more advanced anti-cracking technology, some are even built based on complete smart card platforms. The devices itself are in various port options, the common one are such as PCMCIA, Serial, Parallel, and USB models.

With so many competing products available in today competitive market, choosing the RIGHT product require proper evaluation and careful evaluation. Below are some of the Tips or consideration criteria of which are very crucial while making such decision:-

The Product
•Security Technology
Is the chosen product provides acceptable protection against foreseen threats, what are the core security features to prevent hackings?
•Pricing
What is the initial cost to acquire such product and how much will be the per license cost (cost of each additional Dongle)?
•Supported Platforms
What platforms or operating systems the product is supported, does it meet your targeted implementation platforms?
•User Friendliness
How easy to master the product and whether it come with adequate tools and resources to ease the implementation process?
•Flexibilities
How flexible the product can incorporate into your various licensing models such as demo version, leasing or time restricted version, multiple module licenses, pay per use license, specific customer or user license, concurrent user licenses, etc?
•Quality
How good the product quality is, what is the failure rate and whether there is any quality assurance from the provider on the product?

The Company
•Company Background
How long does the company exist in the market and what is the corporate background of the company? Does the company show it is a serious player in the industry and commitment to stay in the business?
•Pre and Pro Sales Support
How efficient their sales person attend your sales enquiry and how easy the ordering process when you make an order? Did their technical support attend your technical support request on time and how will be the warranty process if the dongle spoilt?
•References or Track Records
Who are their existing customers in your region and whether the product posted good and strong reputation in the market?
•Third Party Awards or Certifications
Does the company received any third party awards or certification as to prove their products passing any neutral certification or testing?
•Product R&D
Does the company show its commitment on continuously product R&D and improvement in order to make sure their product is always stay on the line to combat latest hacking threats?

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