Eindhoven-based LiveDrop announces strategic collaboration with Intel at CES
LiveDrop, a leader in secure offline data transfer technology, announced a strategic collaboration with Intel Corporation. The updated version of its software protocol will debute at CES 2025.
Published on January 8, 2025
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Eindhoven-based LiveDrop, known for its groundbreaking offline data transfer protocol, has partnered with Intel to optimize its software for OEM integration. The collaboration enhances data transfer performance using Intel’s integrated GPU and Neural Processing Unit (NPU). It provides OEM partners with a comprehensive solution to deliver secure, offline data-sharing capabilities directly on their devices.
A secure, interference-free experience
Notebooks with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors have advanced GPUs and NPUs, providing the hardware acceleration needed for high-speed data transfer while conserving power. The fully offline nature of LiveDrop’s protocol means no network connections or RF signals are required, ensuring a secure, interference-free experience ideal for areas where regular communication protocols are unavailable or not wanted and in high-security environments like defense situations. This technology is cross-platform and cross-device, simplifying file transfers between Windows, iOS, and Android for end users and offering a versatile feature that OEMs can implement seamlessly.
Carla Rodriguez (Intel), Maarten Tobias (COO Live Drop) and Minister of Economic Affairs Dirk Beljaarts.
Explicitly optimized for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, LiveDrop’s protocol offers OEMs a robust solution for integrating secure, offline data transfers. In addition to the OEM-focused enhancements, LiveDrop recently introduced an SDK for third-party developers, enabling them to incorporate this solution into their applications and creating a broader ecosystem of offline, secure data solutions.
Proven use cases highlight LiveDrop’s real-world impact: In Healthcare, LiveDrop has made it simple to transfer sensitive patient data securely between devices, addressing privacy, security, and interoperability challenges. In Defense and Cybersecurity, LiveDrop has been used to extract data from highly secure networks, providing a safe and efficient transfer method where traditional solutions fall short.
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Deliver a technology that meets performance and security needs
"At LiveDrop, we see a huge opportunity for OEMs to offer their users a secure and efficient offline data transfer experience. Our collaboration with Intel allows us to deliver a technology that meets performance and security needs," said Patrick Moreu, CEO at LiveDrop. "OEMs can now provide this advanced feature seamlessly integrated into their Intel-based AI PCs, benefiting from Intel's latest hardware advancements."
"The demand for offline, secure data transfer is surging, with 2024 revenues exceeding $2 billion," said Carla Rodriguez, Intel VP. "LiveDrop running AI on Intel Core Ultra-powered AI PCs offers a more secure and user-friendly solution for enterprises and OEMs. We encourage customers to try this innovative AI-based file transfer method."
LiveDrop’s updated software, optimized for Intel hardware, will be showcased by Intel at CES 2025, where OEMs and developers can learn more about the technology.