Frequently Asked Questions

What is InishTech Software Licensing and Protection (SLP) Services?

InishTech SLP Services is a family of products designed to help independent software vendors (ISVs) provide flexible license models to help increase sales, improve efficiency for development, and protect intellectual property (IP) and revenues. SLP Services helps ISVs get to market faster and for less money.

What platforms does InishTech SLP Services support?

InishTech SLP Services supports Microsoft Windows 7® , Windows XP® and Microsoft Windows Vista® operating systems (both 32 and 64 Bit). It also supports most Microsoft Server® platforms.

Can I protect and license my native Microsoft Win32 application?

InishTech SLP Services allows you to license Win32 applications and offers additional protection for .NET code.

How can InishTech SLP Services help to increase my sales?

InishTech SLP Services can help increase your sales through improved license management and integration with back-end business processes, by giving you the flexibility to deliver your software via a variety of business models, and by providing code protection technology that helps safeguard your most valuable IP.

What do I need to start evaluating InishTech SLP Services?

Simply visit our Request Evaluation page and enter a valid email address to trial the InishTech SLP Online Service  and InishTech Code Protector for 30 days.

How can I learn more about InishTech SLP Services?

There are a variety of materials in the Resources section of the the InishTech SLP Services website, including case studies, white papers, and tutorials. You can also visit the InishTech SLP Services Support Center or come see us at Upcoming Events.

What common software business models does InishTech SLP Services support?

InishTech SLP Services allows you to create perpetual, trial, subscription, and utility software models.

Do you need to be a developer to define product offerings and set licensing parameters?

Simply put, no. Our approach puts SKU definition into the hands of your sales and marketing teams, allowing you to leverage the most current market intelligence and sell your software in a completely customer-centric fashion. This leaves your development team free to focus on creating the next great version of your software.

How can I protect my code against reverse engineering and other forms of piracy?

You can use InishTech SLP Code Protector, a solution which combines an advanced encryption engine with unique transformation algorithms to help keep your code safe - while still delivering the complete application functionality and performance to your customers. The software development kit (SDK) for InishTech SLP Code Protector is available at no charge from the InishTech Download Center.

What activation options are available for licensing my software?

Customers can activate your software either online, via email or by some other physical distribution method, e.g. shipped on media.

Is it possible to integrate SLP Services with my CRM, ERP and billing systems?

Yes, InishTech SLP Services is designed to integrate with other back office systems, via our Web Services APIs, to help streamline your software lifecycle management and more effectively manage customers.