On Monday IBM released a new version of its antipiracy software designed to prevent people from copying and swapping music, video, images, and text online. It's the company's latest attempt to appease lawmakers who want technology companies to deal with copyright issues or face mandatory copy-protection regulations.
Electronic Media Management System version 2, or EMMS 2, digitally locks content, allowing only those with authorized digital keys to access it. IBM says EMMS 2 can limit or prevent the copying of digital content onto recordable media, and can restrict users' ability to move content from one electronic device to another.
"We see EMMS working with everything from medical records, online music, and video to electronic books," says Paul Rettig, director of digital media development for IBM.
The EMMS 2 technology, under development for five years, will be available to content developers starting April 30.
News source: PC World
