The getPlus® Download-, Upload- and Installation Manager is a sophisticated tool for the efficient distribution of digital goods in a Windows and Linux environment (for Mac OS please refer to igetPlus+®). It is the smallest, fastest and most user-friendly transfer manager available, that revolutionizes the speed and percentage of successful transactions.

getPlus® offers tremendous advantages such as resumable and simultaneous downloads, automatic handling of both proxies and firewalls, starting the installation process before the download process is completed and much more.

This results in tangible benefits for both clients and businesses by creating an efficient and automatic file transfer process. Your company will capture more of your target market and receive a greater ROI capital via higher customer growth.

Combined with our iNOSSO® compression software, getPlus® simultaneously downloads and extracts iNOSSO® compressed files. This results in the fastest, most automated and user-friendly file transfer available. For more information read the combined iNOSSO® and getPlus® white paper.

iNOSSO® is compatible with all Operating Systems and installers. It acts as a wrapping tool, compressing the installer while allowing it to operate freely as if it were unwrapped. The key difference is its small and efficient file size.

For more information read the getPlus® white paperPdf-icon.

Learn about the benefits of combining getPlus® and iNOSSO® in this white paperPdf-icon.

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  • Resumable downloads.
    Reduce your drop out rates with completely resumable downloads.
  • Increased revenue.
    getPlus® will enable you to distribute more copies more effectively.
  • Reduced support costs.
    Increased user convenience by automatically handling proxies and firewalls and with resumable downloads.
  • Best user experience.
    getPlus® offers the best user experience in the market because the transfer process is fast, easy, secure and fully automatic for your customers. Just one click from download to installed software.
  • Reduced drop-out rates.
    More users will successfully download your products increasing your sales and improving your company image while reducing customer service costs.
  • Easier distribution of your software.
    getPlus® makes content available to anyone including users with slower internet connections.
  • Interaction possibilities.
    Perform actions and gather download relevant information from the client’s machine, e.g. determine completion and success of downloads.
  • Automated Processing.
    Automated processing of download files after the download is completed while eliminating user errors at the same time.
  • Sophisticated functionalities.
    In proxy authentication, automatic installation, sign-off and integrity check by standard as well as optional features like download basket, multi-sourcing, demand detection, referral check, and market research.
  • User-friendly.
    Provides a 1-click download experience without pre-installation.
  • Smallest download/upload manager on the market.
    Only 9 – 80 kB in size.
  • Smallest download/upload manager on the market.
    Accelerates your downloads by multi-sourcing, path and size-optimization.
  • Anticipated start of the installation process.
    The download managers are able to start the installation process before all the files are downloaded. The most important files are downloaded first while less important files are downloaded at a later stage. This will enable your users to install and launch your software sooner as the additional files are downloaded subsequently in the background.
  • Download Management.
    Allows the user to pause/exit and seamlessly resume any download.
  • Proxy Authentication.
    Fully automated proxy configuration/authentication, handling of firewalls.
  • Automatic Installation.
    Option to automatically execute any command after download, e.g. starting the installation.
  • Secured Communication.
    Automatically establishes an SSL-connection for communication with server and transfer of getPlus® itself. Ensures secure exchange of parameters.
  • Sign-Off.
    Sends a sign-off after successful download (proof of delivery).
  • Integrity Check.
    Automatically performs checksum test during and after transfer to ensure data integrity.
  • Compatibility.
    Full compatibility with all operating environments.

In addition to secure, reliable and efficient download management, getPlus® can have the following additional functionalities in accordance with your transfer requirements.

  • Download Basket
    Downloads several download files within one transaction.
  • Software Bundling
    Possibility to pre-select several download files via checkboxes and downloads within one transaction. Allows you to offer third party content for download.
  • Installation Detection
    Detects if selected products or product versions are already installed on a client's machine and if not, offers the latest version for download.
  • Demand Detection
    Reads out machine’s specifications to automatically select the appropriate download file.
  • Referral Check (URL check)
    Checks for linking URL/server to avoid downloads via unauthorized links.
  • Incremental Reload
    In cases of data corruption only corrupted increments are reloaded instead of the entire file (usable in combination with iNOSSO®).
  • Multi-Sourcing
    Downloads the file from multiple available sources, performing load balancing and download acceleration.
  • Virtual CD/DVD delivery
    Automatic creation of ISO image after download and burning of CD/DVD on client side.
  • Automatic Licensing
    Automatically transfers and enters a unique product or license key for product unlocking or activation.
  • getPlus® Payer©
    Management of customer authorization and payment details.
  • Market Data Reporting
    Valuable marketing tool to collect comprehensive anonymous user-data.
  • Combined use with iNOSSO®
    Download and extraction runs concurrently.

We provide an easy-to-use and easy-to-integrate getPlus® Creator©Program. This tool is customized to your specifications and requirements. getPlus® Creator© Programs are available as GUI and command-line tools.

Your company can use the getPlus® Creator© tool to create your specific download- and upload manager as a browser plug-in and/or executable version. You can either create a getPlus® for every product or one dynamic getPlus+® for your complete product suite. The resulting getPlus® Download and Installation Manager comes in a user-friendly design matching your corporate design and installation dialogs. getPlus® enables you to easily and automatically provide your customers with your products, regardless of Internet security restrictions.

Learn How to Buy or contact the Solutions Team.

General

A: The cost for getPlus® depends on your software and the requested requirements. For further information please read the How to Buy section on our website, or contact NOS Microsystems’ Solutions Team here.

A: NOS Microsystems’ solutions are customized in accordance to each customer’s specific requirements. Due to this process we do not offer trial versions. However, to present our solutions and introduce major features and functionalities, we offer online demonstrations to potential clients. For scheduling an online demonstration please contact our Solutions Team here.

A: getPlus® Creator© is delivered electronically, as a download from NOS Microsystems’ servers.

A: The service comprises of a customized getPlus® Creator© GUI / command-line tool to create an individual getPlus® upload, download and installation manager at your facilities, as well as a language folder and detailed user manuals. Additionally, the license agreement includes comprehensive implementation support and maintenance.

A: getPlus® supports 36 languages including all major European languages as well as Chinese(traditional and simplified), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hebrew.

A: getPlus® features a download basket that enables several files to be downloaded simultaneously, and not consecutively. Your user can browse your website and add additional items to the basket while transfers are already in progress. Each file can have individual transfer controls, i.e. pause, resume and cancel.

A: Yes, getPlus® can be integrated with any other services or servers. getPlus® can be seamlessly integrated within current software architecture. For example, current e-commerce transactions could occur and initialize the download, upload and installation manager to transfer electronic goods.

A: No, getPlus® is customised for use with individual software products and is not a resident download manager.

A: We maintain the highest security standards. All transfers are verified by referral/URL checks and the getPlus® Basic© plug-in communicates with the server via HTTPS.

Front-end

A: No. getPlus® operates fully automated and offers the highest user friendliness with just one click of the download button.

A: getPlus® is available for Microsoft Internet Explorer and Safari for Windows as well as all browsers of the Mozilla group (Mozilla, Firefox, Opera, Netscape). We also offer igetPlus® that is available for Safari and Camino.

A: No, getPlus® can deliver your products to users over all firewalls and proxies using all specified operating systems.

Back-end

A: No, getPlus® can work within all conventional and proprietary architecture.

A: Yes, this is easily programmed.

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