VeriSign's Jamster subsidiary is working with Melodeo to develop its digital music platform for providing full-track music downloads.

Jamster is reviewing the Melodeo MobilDRM, a leading digital rights management product that is approved by the four major music labels for protecting downloadable music, protection that is critical to preventing theft and preserving the rights of the content community. The technology is designed to protect mobile music that is sold on a per download or subscription basis.

"We chose to work with Melodeo because music labels have endorsed their technology and because of the need in the mobile marketplace for digital rights protection," said Mahi de Silva, senior vice president, VeriSign Communications Services. "We are excited to work with Melodeo on developing mobile DRM solutions that protect music subscriptions, which are growing in popularity."

"Melodeo MobilDRM is the only solution of its kind designed specifically for the mobile world that protects the rights of artists and labels while making it easy for listeners to download, play and share music," said Jim Billmaier, Melodeo CEO. "We're pleased to be working with VeriSign to deliver this protection, which can be used by mobile operators around the world."

Mobile operators, looking to capitalize on this momentum, are interested in providing secure, subscription-based media content, something few DRM offerings provide.