Content Reserve is operated by OverDrive, Inc. a digital content technology leader. Utilizing world-class technologies, OverDrive has developed a series of trusted clearinghouse for digital content to a global network of online resellers, libraries, and institutions. OverDrive is the recognized leader for applications of published content using Digital Rights Management services utilizing Microsoft Corporation's platform technologies. Content Reserve provides services for digital book products in Microsoft Reader, Adobe Reader, and PDA formats, as well as digital audio products.

Content Reserve operates its technology services for authorized publishers and Network Accounts as an Application Service Provider. With connection from a web browser, Content Reserve publishers can upload and manage their inventory and set DRM and territorial permissions. Catalog and marketing information is available for Network Accounts to download and populate online and library website catalogs. When a customer purchases or borrows a digital product, the content is secured using the appropriate partner DRM technology by Content Reserve prior to delivery to the customer.

For the Online Retailer, a connection to Content Reserve provides the services to build a Digital Bookstore and to deliver DRM protected titles to customers. All transactions are managed by the Content Reserve databases providing real time transaction reporting. For libraries, patrons can browse through thousands of titles and access titles as part of a digital lending library.

OverDrive has assembled digital inventory from the leading publishers in the world and is building a global network of online resellers and library accounts.

Content Reserve is an extension of OverDrive's end-to-end solutions for enabling publishers and enterprises to globally access and utilize digital content-a natural evolution of OverDrive's 15 years in digital publishing technology, providing tools for authoring, conversion, eCommerce, digital rights management and secure content distribution.

Uniting publishers, resellers, and consumers of digital content, Content Reserve accomplishes specific goals for each:

• Publishers of digital content are introduced to a trusted repository, allowing them to manage and control their commercial content. At the same time, they encounter a worldwide market of international online resellers and libraries.

• Digital Content Resellers and institutions are initiated into a trusted source for access to an ever-growing supply of digital content.

OverDrive is committed to the success and growth of Digital Content. Significant partnerships with Microsoft Corporation and Adobe Systems as well as a broad membership network of leading publishers and retailers, enables OverDrive to retain its leadership position in the industry. OverDrive is a Gold Sponsor of the Open eBook Forum.