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Digital River Partners with IBM and Lotus for Internet-Based Software Distribution

Strategic Insights

Feb 1, 1998 — 1 min read

Digital River, a leading software distribution company, has announced a partnership with IBM and Lotus to distribute their software products over the Internet. The agreement will allow software publishers to market and distribute their products through Digital River's network of online dealers, providing a new sales channel outside of traditional retailers. This partnership highlights the growing trend of electronic commerce and digital product distribution.

Key Takeaways:

Digital River has signed an agreement with IBM and Lotus to distribute their software products over the Internet through its network of over 100 online dealers.
The partnership will enable software publishers to market and distribute their products through a new sales channel outside of traditional retailers.
Digital River's technology provides guaranteed, secure online product delivery, allowing customers to instantly download software and other digital products.
The company has more than 100,000 software products in its database and is working with over 1,100 software publishers and online dealers.
Digital River has 12 patents pending, covering digital delivery, commerce, and encryption systems.
Tech Squared, Inc. owns 37% of Digital River's common stock, while Fujitsu Limited owns 26%.

Statistics:

Digital River has a network of over 100 online dealers participating in its software distribution program.
The company has more than 100,000 software products in its database.
Digital River is working with over 1,100 software publishers and online dealers.
The partnership between Digital River, IBM, and Lotus will enable the distribution of their software products through a new sales channel.
Digital River has 12 patents pending, covering digital delivery, commerce, and encryption systems.

Sources:

PR Newswire, "Digital River Announces Agreement with IBM and Lotus for Internet-Based Software Distribution"
Tech Squared, Inc.
Fujitsu Limited
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
Lotus Development Corp.
Digital River, Inc.

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