With getPlus® CPM your company will have the smallest and most dynamic resident download, upload, update and installation manager. At only 150kB in size, this tiny, secure and sophisticated plug-in installs on the user machine via OCX (Internet Explorer), DLL (Firefox, Opera), Java installer, binary executable or via embedded dialog.

getPlus® CPM is a service, an executable and a plug-in that offers your company the ability to present customers all HTML supportable content directly from the system tray (notification area)* while products are downloaded and upgraded. The entire GUI is easily updated with dynamic content that can include streaming music and video, as well as dynamic advertisements to promote your download-related products. getPlus® CPM supports 36 languages including all major European languages as well as Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hebrew.

Does your company need secure downloads and updates to occur in the background? Or require files to be transferred in a specified order? Would silent updates facilitate software management? Does a client program that can handle thousands of files simultaneously sound like it would simplify operations? How about simultaneous download and extraction to accelerate transfers?

With secure getPlus® CPM your company will have all these capabilites including a dynamically updatable GUI.

Security is of the utmost important point for us. Communication between getPlus® CPM and the server is conducted only via SSL and HTTPS. Due to the highest safety standards, getPlus® CPM safely resides on users’ computers without any malware or viruses. Each and every file transfer is executed with built-in referral, integrity and sign-off checks to authenticate source, verify byte-identity, and report transfer success features.

Revolutionize your website by providing complete interactive content directly from the desktop that includes secure and integrated getPlus® CPM download, upload and installation manager to transfer your files with just one mouse click.

Highlights of getPlus® CPM

  • Made for Web 2.0
  • Fully dynamic GUI that supports all HTML content
  • Exciting new features such as live chat, internet jukebox and dynamic video ads
  • Resident tool with preference setting for your end user
  • Comfortably resides in systems tray
  • Valuable marketing tool
  • Silent background downloads and updates
  • Provides consumer download statistics
  • Seamlessly integrates with your website operations
  • User preference-setting enabled

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  • Higher Revenue.
    Through enabling your company to offer customers an attractive and dynamic one-stop-solution to fulfill all file transfer needs.
  • Reduce Support Costs.Increased user convenience by automatically handling proxies and firewalls. getPlus® CPM offers resumable downloads and thus reduces support costs.
  • Best User Experience.
    getPlus® CPM offers superior user experience through secure, reliable and hassle-free content management that enables customized, dynamic and engaging customer experience while programs can be downloaded with just one mouse click.
  • Fully Integrated GUI Support.
    Completely customizable GUI including any type of HTML supported content, be it videos, a live chat window or internet radio.
  • Guaranteed Successful File Transfers.
    getPlus® CPM will successfully deliver all software each and every time to all clients regardless of OS, browser, firewall and proxy settings.
  • Increased User Interaction.
    Fully integrated getPlus® CPM GUI will upgrade your download process to web 2.0 with interactive upgrade preferences, customized RSS feeds, videos and more from within your download manager.
  • Increased Customer Loyalty.
    The efficiency, speed and reliability of getPlus® CPM results in 30 %* more downloads to a larger, more loyal base of satisfied users.
  • Simultaneous Download, Extraction and Installation.
    getPlus® CPM offers simultaneous download, extraction and installation, a speed superior transfer platform unique to NOS Microsystems technology.
  • Increased User Convenience.
    Users need minimal clicks for maximum access to downloadable content. Furthermore, Windows User Account Control prompts are minimized to facilitate user experience.
  • Reduced Dropout Rates.
    Superior transfer management featuring a pause-resume function and a desktop icon to recover interrupted downloads results in less dropouts.
  • Market Analysis.
    The getPlus CPM® Market Analysis functionality is a sophisticated tool to gain anonymous and non-personal technical information relating to your users and their download routines. Several key areas of interest such as user operating system and browser is recorded and displayed in detailed reports. These reports can be used by our customers to initiate targeted marketing campaigns, track product download success and adjust your download portfolio to your customers' needs. In general only anonymous data can be collected and it can be only of a technical nature.
  • Easy Rollouts.
    Background update and installation features offered by getPlus® CPM facilitate rollouts of new products and new product versions.
  • Additional Profit with Software Bundling.
    Add third-party, profit-generating software to your download material.
  • Most dynamic and user-friendly technology.
    Residing directly in the system tray* to provide dynamic video and music content as well as a 1-click download experience without any pre-installation for new products, product updates, and additional software.
  • Smallest and most dynamic resident content manager.
    150kB in size and can handle file transfers and upgrades larger than 4GB (background downloads also available).
  • Completely customizable content manager.
    It can completely reflect your corporate identity and marketing strategies while having the option to be easily accessible directly from user desktops.
  • Powerful and personal content agent.
    It enables smart displays that automatically select correct parameters for GUI content display, and the correct product and language version for downloads based on local user settings.
  • Web analytics.
    Customizable live tracking for our clients to continually improve download operations and enable user-specific target marketing.
  • Complete user download history.
    Allows users to monitor their program versions, updates and download status.
  • Anticipated start of the installation process.
    The download managers are able to start the installation process before all the files are downloaded. The most important files are downloaded first while less important files are downloaded at a later stage. This will enable your users to install and launch your software sooner as the additional files are downloaded subsequently in the background.
  • Resident Tool.
    getPlus® CPM remains in your customers' System Tray and can be used to check for updates or to promote new products.
  • Fully Customizable GUI.
    Design and Look of GUI can be fully customized; any HTML object can be displayed.
  • Download Management.
    Allows the user to pause/exit and seamlessly resume any download.
  • Proxy Authentication.
    Fully automated proxy configuration/authentication, handling of firewalls.
  • Automatic Installation.
    Option to automatically execute any command after download, e.g. starting the installation.
  • Secured Communication.
    Automatically establishes an SSL-connection for communication with server and transfer of getPlus® itself. Ensures secure exchange of parameters.
  • Sign-Off.
    Sends a sign-off after successful download (proof of delivery).
  • Integrity Check.
    Automatically performs checksum test during and after transfer to ensure data integrity.
  • Compatibility.
    Full compatibility with all operating environments.
  • Management of Downloads.
    getPlus® CPM offers numerous possibilities in the management of download conditions.
  • Action Tracking.
    Tracks all user actions during downloading.
  • Context Menu.
    Shows a context menu when right click on the downloading or installed programs is executed (e.g. pause, resume, start, uninstall).
  • getPlus® CPM Update Provider©
    Provides updates automatically from the user’s system tray (on demand or on scheduled basis).
  • Background Downloader.
    Flexible and invisible management of downloads using only accessible bandwidth, can be managed by the end-user.
  • getPlus® CPM Payer©
    Management of customer authorization and payment details.
  • getPlus® CPM Rollback.
    Centralized and simplified backend maintenance of product upgrades and distribution.
  • Market Place.
    Advertise your products and communicate with your clients directly via the Market Place.
  • Flexible Branding Capability.
    Supports different labels for different clients based on one core code base.
  • Dynamically Customizable html GUI.
    getPlus+© gives you complete freedom designing the end user GUI.
  • Optional Resident Tool.
    getPlus+® can remain in your customers' System Tray and can be used to check for updates or to promote new products.
  • Download Basket.
    Downloads several download files within one transaction.
  • Software Bundling.
    Possibility to pre-select several download files via checkboxes and downloads within one transaction. Allows you to offer third party content for download.
  • Installation Detection.
    Detects if selected products or product versions are already installed on a client's machine and if not, offers the latest version for download.
  • Demand Detection.
    Reads out machine’s specifications to automatically select the appropriate download file.
  • Referral Check (URL check).
    Checks for linking URL/server to avoid downloads via unauthorized links.
  • Incremental Reload.
    In cases of data corruption only corrupted increments are reloaded instead of the entire file (usable in combination with iNOSSO®).
  • Multi-Sourcing.
    Downloads the file from multiple available sources, performing load balancing and download acceleration.
  • Virtual CD/DVD delivery.
    Automatic creation of ISO image after download and burning of CD/DVD on client side.
  • Automatic Licensing.
    Automatically transfers and enters a unique product or license key for product unlocking or activation.
  • Market Data Reporting.
    marketing tool to collect comprehensive anonymous user-data.
  • Combined use with iNOSSO®.
    Download and extraction runs concurrently.

We provide an easy-to-use and easy-to-integrate getPlus® CPM Creator©Program. This tool is customized to your specifications and requirements. getPlus® CPM Creator© Programs are available as GUI and command-line tools. Your company can use the getPlus® CPM Creator© Program to generate your specific download and upload manager as a browser plug-in and/or executable version.

The Creator© tool will be customized to integrate with your company's current architecture to accept content update packages for GUI as well as secure links for distributed programs. getPlus CPM will only communicate your company's specified URLs over HTTPs. The GUI can be dynamically updated via RSS feeds.

One getPlus® CPM plug-in can be generated to centrally manage all downloadable products, and be easily updated with a new GUI or additional links to downloadable content. Alternatively, individual getPlus® CPM plug-ins can be created to manage particular single or sets of programs.

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General
What is the difference between getPlus® and getPlus® CPM?

A: getPlus® is the world’s smallest and most secure, multi-functional download manager. Once file transfers are completed getPlus® is completely removed from a users computer. getPlus® CPM utilizes getPlus® advanced file transfer technology and stays as 150kB resident on the host computer. This compact and secure plug-in provides our customers with the ability to offer silent and active transfers. Furthermore the GUI can be dynamically updated via RSS feeds to display any HTML based content.

Another important difference between these two products is that getPlus® CPM also has a built-in updater functionality that can provide silent, scheduled and forced updates enabling our customers to easily maintain their software through a centralized, resident program.

How much does getPlus® CPM cost?

A: Costs for getPlus® CPM depend on your software and the requested requirements. For further information please contact NOS Microsystems solutions team here.

Is it possible to obtain a demo or trial version of getPlus® CPM?

A: NOS Microsystems’ solutions are customized in accordance to each customer’s specific requirements. Due to this process we do not offer trial versions. However, to present our solutions and introduce major features and functionalities, we offer online demonstrations to potential clients. For scheduling an online demonstration please contact our solutions team here.

How is getPlus® CPM Creator© itself delivered?

A: getPlus® CPM Creator© is delivered electronically, as a download from NOS’ servers.

What does the customized turn-key solution include?

A: The service comprises of a customized getPlus® CPM Creator© GUI / command-line tool to create an individual getPlus® Client Package Manager at your facilities, as well as a language folder and detailed user manuals. The license furthermore includes comprehensive implementation support and maintenance.

How customizable is getPlus® CPM?

A: The entire look and feel of getPlus® CPM is customizable. Our technology enables our clients to get closer to their customers with new product offers and advertising campaigns than ever before. Comprehensive switches are available to select particular file transfer and update preferences including the preferred location for getPlus® CPM.

How can I offer several files for simultaneous download?

A: getPlus® CPM is available with a download basket feature that allows the download of several files simultaneously. Your user can browse your website and add additional items to the basket as they go. Each file can be handled separately (pause/resume/exit).

Will getPlus® CPM work with current software distribution system?

A: Yes. We will ensure that getPlus® CPM optimizes your current digital delivery system by centralizing download, uploads and updates within this customizable resident transfer manager. Additionally, our customers have the ability to display marketing content via the dynamic GUI.

What languages does getPlus® CPM offer?

A: getPlus® CPM supports 36 languages including all major European languages as well as Chinese (traditional and simplified), Japanese, Korean, Arabic and Hebrew.

Can I offer several files for simultaneous download?

A: getPlus® is available with a download basket feature that enables several files to be downloaded simultaneously, and not consecutively. Your user can browse your website and add additional items to the basket while transfers are already in progress. Each file can have individual transfer controls, i.e. pause, resume, and cancel.

Can I use getPlus® CPM in combination with other services or any other servers?

A: Yes, getPlus® CPM can be integrated with any other services or servers. For more details please contact our solutions team here.

Does getPlus® CPM also function with download files from other web pages?

A: No, getPlus® CPM operates for defined transfers of your software packages only. These files can be embedded in different webpages.

What kind of file security is provided by NOS Microsystems?

A: We maintain high security standards. All transfers are verified by integrity checks (automated MD5 checksum tests during and after the download), referral/URL checks and supported with incremental reloads of corrupted transfers. The getPlus® CPM plug-in communicates with the server via HTTPS.

How do updates work? How often do they occur?

A: Your company has maximum flexibility to push updates. These can be orchestrated ondemand, before programs begin, or on a scheduled basis. Additionally, your company can provide the option to your customers to set these preferences.

What does resident mean? What are the advantages?

A: getPlus® CPM is considered a resident transfer manager because it stays on the user’s computer and functions as a dynamic portal to your company’s web content from the desktop. This unique position allows both updates and direct communication to customers for advertising campaigns and promotions.

Do I need to modify surrounding hardware or software architecture to enable getPlus®CPM to function?

A: No, getPlus® CPM can be customized to function on all standard and proprietary systems.

Front-end
Is it complicated for the average PC-user to operate the program? (user friendliness)

A: No, getPlus® CPM works fully automated and offers the highest user friendliness with only one click of the download button.

What kind of content can the getPlus® CPM GUI Support?

A: All HTML based content is supported including, AJAX, XML, JAVA, Flash and RSS.

Which browsers can getPlus® CPM support on the client side?

A: getPlus® CPM is available for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Safari for Windows as well as all browsers of the Mozilla group (Mozilla, Firefox, Opera, Netscape).

Does my customer require specific hardware or software?

A: No, getPlus® CPM can manage transfers for all users regardless of their hardware and software.

Back-end
How can I update content on the GUI?

A: Content can be dynamically upgraded onto the GUI via RSS feeds or any other HTML supportable coding methodology.

How can I setup updates?

A: Create a short XML file stating the program versions that should be updated and place them on your server. This location can either be selected via getPlus® CPM Creator©, or manually with the command line tool. The getPlus® CPM plug-in will read this file and send the appropriate updates to users based on their update preferences.

Do I need to change the surrounding hardware or software?

A: No, getPlus® CPM will integrate within your current software architecture and accurately deliver files to your clients regardless of their OS, proxy or firewall settings.

Can I specify any local destination for the getPlus® CPM plug-in?

A: Yes, this can be easily selected via the getPlus® CPM Creator© or command line tools.

Will I have to maintain getPlus® CPM?

A: No, as the plug-in is delivered refreshed with every download, maintenance on the end user machines is not necessary.

How does an example checksum file look like?

A: The checksum file is a single text file that is transferred from your server to the getPlus® CPM plug-in and it contains the parameters to manage your downloads. Mandatory information in the checksum file includes:
-product name (parameter: “prodname”)
-checksum (“checksum”)
- file size (“diskspace”)
- URL of the file to be downloaded (“object_url”)

The possibilities to handle your downloads with the checksum file are unlimited. You can define in the checksum file if the download should be executed after the download (“execute=1”). You can trigger to show the download destination with the “showdest” parameter, open a folder to show the download destination (“showdest”), you can define download conditions and dependencies with the “required” and “dependson” parameters or send a sign-off/proof of delivery to a specified URL after successful download (“signoff_url”). Using the checksum file, you can also bundle software and offer additional or third party products for download or check for installed products.

The above list is an abstract of the most common parameters used by our customers. Our average customers use approximately 30 parameters to handle each download. A comprehensive list of all parameters is available with the delivery of the getPlus® CPM tools.

The tools can be further customized to integrate any additional requirements.

How do I manage update files?

A: The process is the same for the initial file and the update file. You create checksum files for both and with the checksum file you have 100% control over your downloads.

What is a “scheduled update request”?

A: A “scheduled update request” is an automated request that is sent from the getPlus® CPM to your server. Depending on the parameters that you have set in the getPlus® CPM, the client checks for available updates on a scheduled basis (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly etc). The scheduled update request is sent from the getPlus® CPM to a specified Update_URL on your server. Your users can also set the update check frequency in the preferences tab on the getPlus® CPM GUI.

From your server side, you can override the user’s setting at any time, e.g. if you wish to publish a security update that is outside the regular update schedule.

How does the CPM get the list of products for which the “check for update” action should be performed?

A: Based on the products that are installed on end user side, getPlus® CPM pings your server and sends a request that contains information on the products already installed on the client machine. Your server returns a so called “checksum file” for each product that individually defines the product and what should be done with it.

The “checksum file” is a file that you create (and place on your server) which contains unique product information such as product name, checksum, file size and download location on the server. In this checksum file you also set parameters that determine how to handle the file (e.g. execution after the download, dependencies on other products etc.) and in this checksum file you also define if getPlus® CPM should check for a newer version of this product on a scheduled basis (as described above). With the checksum file, you can define almost everything related to the management and control of the download file.

getPlus® CPM can therefore pull updates based on the information in the checksum file or you can use getPlus® CPM to push updates to your clients. In the later case, your server would send a request to getPlus® CPM to see if a particular product version or update is already installed and if not, offer this new version to your customers.

Is it possible to send customer information to the server? If yes – how?

Yes, getPlus® CPM can collect customer information and send it back to a specified sign-off URL located on your server. The sign-off URL is specified in the checksum file. Example information that can be collected include a unique user ID, running time, installed OS and browser used for download.

What kind of database is required to provide updates?

A: getPlus® CPM can communicate with any server-side database or any PHP script. There are no specific requirements in regards to the database.

What kind of information should be in this database?

A: Whatever you like – most likely the appropriate reply to the request that getPlus® CPM sends.
Example: getPlus® CPM sends a request to the server that 4 specific products are installed on the user’s machine. The reply from the server/database could contain information in regards to whether or not a new version or complimentary product to any of these 4 products is available and if so, getPlus® CPM would automatically offer it to the customer for download(or download in the background if parameters define download/installation in the background).

Can we send messages to customers using the CPM (info about new products for example)?

A: Yes, getPlus® CPM comes with a “market place” tab where you can send messages directly to your customers. You can use the tool to directly target and notify your customers. getPlus® CPM remains on the user’s system tray after the initial download and from the “Market Place” tab in the system tray you can communicate with your users, e.g. provide information about new products, promote upcoming releases, display additional products etc.

Can we specify the behavior for updates – install automatically or not, update importance (critical or not), downloads only, etc?

A: Yes, you can manage the entire update behavior with the getPlus® CPM. For example, updates can be installed in the background, you can set dependencies (e.g. only install update if product version xy is installed), define to download the update without automatic installation, and define update priorities/importance by setting a specific flag.

What kind of statistics can be collected (e.g. number of customers, OS type etc)?

A: You can collect all kinds of information – as long as it complies with legal requirements. Example information that you could collect with getPlus® CPM includes download numbers, OS, browser, running/download time, download completion. Depending on your requirements, additional information can be collected. getPlus® CPM can collect and send the information to a specified URL or database. Alternatively, NOS Microsystems also provides a back-end solution to display the collected information in detailed marketing reports. Please note that additional fees apply for a back-end solution.

What actions are required to integrate the CPM with our base installation (InstallShield as tool)?

A: Our tools are fully compatible and independent from any other tool, such as InstallShield. You can continue using InstallShield to build your products. NOS Microsystems solutions would then be used to size-optimize the build that you have created (with our iNOSSO® solution) and distribute your products digitally to your customers (with our getPlus® CPM solution).

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