What is the SDMI reaction to the flurry of announcements pertaining to secure digital music? What does this mean to the initiative and its goals?
SDMI was not created to produce a single format or a single solution for the secure distribution of digital music. SDMI is a forum for the development of voluntary, open specifications that all of these new ventures can use to protect the future of music. These announcements demonstrate the increasing interest in the marketplace for digital music distribution, and the need for security. In addition, recent announcements typically include statements from music and technology company partners that they intend to be fully compliant with SDMI, showing their commitment to protect music and support this initiative.
