Phoenix TCSubscribe

TrustedCore Option for Pay-As-You-Go
and Subscription-Based Computing Devices

	Bring subscription and pre-paid business models to PCs
	Works with industry standard x86 CPUs and chip sets
	Proven Phoenix TrustedCore technology

Take advantage of New Opportunities
Pay-as-you-go and subscription-based business models are well established in consumer-device and entertainment industries, including the cellular-phone, Internet and cable TV markets. With Phoenix TCSubscribe™, Phoenix enables all x86 device manufacturers, service providers and high-value content publishers to apply this model to reach new markets and create new revenue opportunities. TCSubscribe, an optional add-on to the Phoenix TrustedCore™ platform, provides built-in tamper resistance and other specialized, high-assurance functions for pre-paid and subscription x86 devices.

A Secure Foundation
The TCSubscribe module integrates with the TrustedCore platform, an innovative firmware solution that proactively protects x86-based computing devices and their data before the operating system and applications even load, creating a secure, tamper-resistant platform. For desktop, mobile, embedded and server systems TrustedCore incorporates sophisticated firmware security enhancements such as StrongROM™, an enhanced embedded cryptographic engine which creates a strong chain of trust enabling strong authentication and device binding for all system software elements.

Key capabilities provided by Phoenix TCSubscribe 

• Core system kernel supporting run-time interfaces to operating systems and applications

• Embedded controller software provides secure hardware ID, secure storage, secure random number generator and secure clock functions

• User-interface services for displaying subscription status and renewal information

• Platform-specific layer providing hardware abstraction

• Technical documentation including secure hardware design guide

Phoenix TCSubscribe benefits for OEMs, ODMs, and system builders

• Create compelling, cost-effective, full-featured consumer platforms that provide sustainable revenue streams

• Protect high-value platform software and content with built in tamper protection

• Market expansion into the high-growth segment of pre-paid and subscription devices

• Phoenix TCSubscribe is provided as a binary object that rapidly integrates with TrustedCore platform