SOFTWARE PROTECTION DONGLE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Market Concentration and Competitive Landscape

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Growing demand for secure software licensing solutions

With the proliferation of software-based services across various sectors, effective licensing solutions have become imperative for vendors seeking recurring revenue streams. While conventional licensing models based on physical discs, electronic delivery, and activation keys served businesses well previously, the emergence of modern software-as-a-service approaches has necessitated robust authorization mechanisms. Cloud, virtualization, and mobile-delivered applications in particular demand licensing frameworks that can seamlessly activate, assign, and monitor distributed software usage.

At the same time, user expectations revolving ease-of-access have increased tremendously. Customers now want licensing schemes that eliminate hurdles to installing authorized software across multiple devices - desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. They desire straightforward ways of transferring licenses when switching to new hardware as well. Amid these evolving needs, hardware dongles have established themselves as a preferred choice for software providers and end-users alike. Using portable secure USB keys, companies can license software not just to a single machine but rather to a flexible number of platforms through centralized management.

For instance, In November 2022, Genie, a pioneer in garage door automation and smart home solutions, introduced a new wireless dongle called Aladdin Connect, aimed at enhancing the convenience and flexibility of software licensing for homeowners. This innovative device allows users to remotely monitor, open, and close their garage doors using a smartphone app, providing added security and peace of mind.

• Sentinel (Thales)
• FlexiHub
• Wibu-Systems
• Dongle Emulator
• FLEXlm
• SafeNet
• ZyXEL Communications
• Gemalto
• Keylock
• Securikey
• HASP
• Aladdin Knowledge Systems
• Red Lion Controls
• DONGLEPRO
• IntegriSign