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U.K. Firm DX3 Bows Subscription Platform

By Juliana Koranteng, Cannes
Publication: Billboard Bulletin
Date: Tuesday, January 22 2002
London-based digital distributor DX3 unveiled a subscription-based platform for digital music sales yesterday at Midem. The system, Secure Digital Subscription Solution (SDSS), is targeted at labels, artists, portals, and e-tailers. Initial clients will be announced in four to six weeks.

With SDSS, music can be accessed for permanent download, rental, or streaming via PCs and digital devices such as mobile phones and interactive TV. Fans can push favorite tracks to friends, and premium content can be offered at a separate sales level.

DX3 CEO David Stockley says SDSS is aimed at potential competitors to Pressplay and MusicNet. "We believe there'll be various subscription solutions," he says.

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