Sony launches Internet downloading technology

Sony Corp. has introduced the OpenMG X, a digital rights management and distribution technology which is utilized for various types of products and devices. According to Sony, the OpenMG X will play an important role as the market for music and movie content downloaded via the Internet expands.

OpenMG X adapts to the distribution of content to PCs, as well as services which distribute content directly to mobile devices. With this technology, the usage conditions for content can be controlled from the distributor's end and hence, content distribution can be secured from the beginning to the end of the service. This technology will be promoted widely to music labels and other music/content distribution companies to use as a core technology for protecting their content.

OpenMG X will be applicable to a variety of network connected devices, including PCs and OpenMG-related products such as Memory Stick and Net MD products, as well as the PlayStation 2.