Sentinel Embedded Solutions
Feature control and licensing for high tech device and equipment manufacturers
Embedded Software Monetization
A reduced footprint paired with
efficient use of memory allows our embedded product offerings to conform to the
strictest of embedded environment constraints without compromising device
performance. Gemalto’s Embedded Solutions are available in various flavors
which include support to:
- Customers working with software based licensing,meeting the challenges of memory-constrained embedded
environments.
- Device manufacturers looking for token-based license enforcements where
license data is securely stored within the memory of the hardware key utilizing
cryptographic means.
- Customers looking to protect their Intellectual Property of Android Java Apps with a quick single step license agnostic solution.
These solutions already cover a wide range of platform support, however further support to derivative or non-standard platforms is also available. Multi-environment or existing Gemalto customers can expect a common development experience. In addition,
Gemalto‘s offering to Embedded device manufacturers includes:
- Professional Services
- On-site Situation Analysis
- On-site Workshops
- Consulting Services - Strategy and Implementation
- Implementation Services
- Managed Services for Gemalto Products
- Long-term Maintenance Support
Licensing Solutions offered by Gemalto for Embedded Vendors:

Sentinel SL
Sentinel SL keys are virtual software-based keys built on the Sentinel HL protection technology and residing in the secure storage of your end-user’s machine

Sentinel HL
Sentinel HL family of keys offers the highest level of copy and IP protection available.

Sentinel HL-Board
Sentinel HL-Board is used with its dual line pin connector for USB interfaces which are located on the CPU board.

Sentinel HL-Chip
Sentinel HL-Chip is a comprehensive single chip licensing solution that seamlessly integrates into your existing hardware.

Sentinel Cloud Licensing
Sentinel Cloud Licensing is a software protection type that is provided as a solution in the cloud.
Featured Resources

Sentinel Embedded Solutions
Sentinel Embedded Solutions are flexible software licensing toolkits that give you the freedom to design and implement the right licensing experience for embedded devices.
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White Paper - License and Entitlement Management in the Era of the Internet of Things
This paper explores the inherent challenges in developing IoT-based applications, and the opportunities they present.
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White Paper - 4 Steps to an Effective Embedded Software Monetization Strategy
A comprehensive guide for embedded software publishers and intelligent device manufacturers.
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Sentinel Fit
Sentinel Fit is the industry's smallest commercial licensing solution. Combining Gemalto’s award-winning software protection features with sophisticated, web-based entitlement management capabilities, Sentinel Fit is ideal for embedded systems, supporting virtually all possible boards and microcontrollers available today and is free from CPU and operating system constraints.
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Sentinel RMS Embedded
This highly portable version of Sentinel RMS is designed specifically to meet the challenges of memory-constrained embedded environments. It is ideal for those working with software based licensing. The flexible solution supports multiple platforms:
- Windows on x86
- Windows Embedded on x86
- Windows Embedded on ARM
- Linux on x86
- Linux on ARM
- Android on ARM
- VxWorks on ARM
- CODESYS Support
Is your OS/CPU combination not listed? Gemalto supports a wide-base OS/CPU or µC combinations through the Gemalto porting strategy. While working with our team to define your specific needs, you can test your solution with the Gemalto evaluation packages
Sentinel LDK Embedded
Sentinel LDK provides token-based license enforcement for device manufacturers and software
vendors selling into the Embedded market. Incorporating the strongest security
available, Sentinel LDK stores license data within the memory of the hardware
key utilizing cryptographic means; its license portability quickly transfers
licenses to new or replacement devices. This easily implemeted system supports hardware licenses on platforms:
- Windows on x86
- Windows CE/Compact on x86
- Windows CE/Compact on ARM
- Android on ARM
- Linux on x86
- Linux on ARM
- LabVIEW Support
- MATLAB and Simulink Support
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Sentinel Envelope Embedded
A solution to protect your Intellectual Property against reverse
engineering and tampering on below platforms:
- Windows on x86
- Linux on x86
- Android/Java on ARM
- MATLAB and Simulink Support
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White Paper - License and Entitlement Management in the Era of the Internet of Things
This paper explores the inherent challenges in developing IoT-based applications, and the opportunities they present.
Download the White Paper
Features and Benefits
- Award-winning Security – License enforcement and IP protection technology for ensuring device and brand integrity, mitigating reverse
engineering, and safeguarding revenue.
- Designed for Embedded Systems - A reduced footprint paired with efficient use of memory and remote configuration designed for hardware device and
equipment manufacturers.
- Quick Implementation – Easy-to-use published API's significantly cut licensing integration time
- Product Configuration
Management – Generate multiple pricing and packaging options from one primary code build; reduce
inventory costs and simplify operational processes.
- Flexible Business Models – Meet packaging demands of every
customer and maximize revenue with the wide variety of flexible licensing models
and enforcement mechanisms.
- Remote Feature Management – Upgrade software and control
feature-level access remotely in order to simplify the entire customer
lifecycle management process.
- Centralized Entitlement Management and Business Process Automation – Centralize and automate product activation, usage tracking, and ongoing
end-user entitlement management with integration to Sentinel EMS, web-based entitlement management solution.
- Highly Portable – Out-of-the-box support for a broad variety of platforms and operating systems and a design that supports quick and
easy custom porting.
- Ease of Deployment – Separate license generation and
distribution to facilitate channel-based fulfillment, maintain greater control
and increase market penetration while still addressing security concerns.

Sentinel Embedded Solutions
Sentinel Embedded Solutions are flexible software licensing toolkits that give you the freedom to design and implement the right licensing experience for embedded devices.
Download Your FREE Trial

White Paper - License and Entitlement Management in the Era of the Internet of Things
This paper explores the inherent challenges in developing IoT-based applications, and the opportunities they present.
Download the White Paper

White Paper - 4 Steps to an Effective Embedded Software Monetization Strategy
A comprehensive guide for embedded software publishers and intelligent device manufacturers.
Download the White Paper

White Paper - License and Entitlement Management in the Era of the Internet of Things
This paper explores the inherent challenges in developing IoT-based applications, and the opportunities they present.
Download the White Paper

White Paper - 4 Steps to an Effective Embedded Software Monetization Strategy
A comprehensive guide for embedded software publishers and intelligent device manufacturers.
Download the White Paper