Aladdin  Knowledge  Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), the leader  in  Software  DRM,  strong  authentication,  and  content  security solutions,  today announced the formation of the Aladdin DRM Advisory Board (ADAB).

Aladdin  now  invites DRM experts, technology and software thought leaders, as  well  as  select  customers,  to  sit  on  ADAB  for  a  one-year term, contributing  valuable insight and recommendations for the direction of the software  DRM  market and tools for success. ADAB members will also provide vital  feedback  to  Aladdin  management  regarding the market-leading HASP family  of  software  DRM  solutions which are consistently ranked the most commonly  used  software  protection,  licensing  and distribution products worldwide.

"The  Aladdin team is pleased to report it has filled the first Aladdin DRM Advisory  Board  with some of the world's leading DRM specialists and other experts,  allowing key thought leaders to use ADAB as a dedicated forum for discussing  the  constantly-evolving  software DRM market," said Shailendra Sahasrabudhe,  India  Country Manager. "Building on Aladdin's commitment to offering  innovative,  customer-oriented  solutions  that meet the needs of today's   developers   and   publishers,  ADAB  will  play  a  significant, contributing  role  in  forming  Aladdin  product  strategy, technology and direction.  We are excited to gather such a group to directly influence the direction of software DRM development."

ADAB, an invitation-only body, is scheduled to meet annually in addition to the group's regular conference calls. Providing direct feedback to Aladdin, ADAB  members  meet  and  exchange ideas with other industry professionals, discuss   challenges  and  trends,  and  learn  about  Aladdin's  strategic direction and product roadmaps.

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