Lektz

Lektz is an eBook business platform[1][2] developed by AEL Data, operating from UK and India. The solutions available in the Lektz platform include DRM, ebook reader applications, virtual book store, ebook conversion, elending, consumer analytics, and digital marketing solutions for small, medium-sized publishers and independent authors. Dr. M.S. Mohammed Sadiq,[2][3] Sr. Vice President of AEL Data, is the chief architect of the Lektz platform and it draws support from AEL Data's[4] ePublishing, digitization, accessibility solutions and application development services.

Lektz
Developer(s)AEL Data
Stable release
3.1 / November 13, 2012 (2012-11-13)
Operating systemAndroid, iOS, PC, Google Chrome Extensions
Typee-book reader
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.lektz.com

The Lektz platform was launched as a SaaS[2] based solution and as an on-premises solution using the publisher's infrastructure. This solution was presented as an ebook ecosystem at the London Book Fair 2013,[5][6] by Dr.Sadiq and Lindsay MacLeod, Executive Director at AEL Data.

Lektz eBook Reader is a reader application for Android, iOS devices, and PC reader (web-based/Google Chrome Extension).It supports PDF, EPUB2 and EPUB3 ebook formats. It was launched by AEL Data Services in May, 2012. The Lektz reader provides full support to Non-DRM ebooks while the DRM support is limited to ebooks that are secured using the Lektz Proprietary DRM. The Lektz eBook Reader supports both Fixed Layout and Freeflow EPUB across varied platforms.

How it works

The Lektz SaaS[1][2] based solution is where publishers sign up and avail their own branded ebook stores,[5] upload PDF and EPUB ebooks to it, encrypt them using Lektz DRM, configure their own payment gateway and start selling their ebooks on the Lektz platform. The on-premises solution[5] is where the ebookstore, elending, DRM and payment gateway solutions are integrated to a publisher website.

DRM

Lektz DRM[7] is a proprietary eBook DRM technology of AEL Data.[4] Lektz DRM secures eBooks from being copied and transmitted without appropriate rights and permissions. When publishers upload their eBooks in the Lektz platform, they can choose to enable DRM security for their eBooks which is decrypted when synced with the Lektz reader.[3]

There are three levels of protection:

  1. eBook encryption
  2. eBook accessing device control
  3. User account credentials verification

The Lektz DRM mechanism is designed as a closed system, is implemented by protecting the eBooks with the system software, which also acts as an eBook reader (Lektz reader). To secure the eBooks, all the eBooks that are sold via publisher's website are embedded with a security mechanism, and will only be permitted to open using Lektz e-reader software. Lektz DRM can be integrated with publishers’existing websites or portals to secure their eBooks from piracy and to provide a secured platform to sell and distribute their books online.[3]

Ebook reader

Lektz eBook Reader is a reader application for Android, iOS and PC (stand-alone and Google Chrome Extension).It supports PDF, EPUB2 and EPUB3 ebook formats. It was launched by AEL Data Services in May, 2012. The Lektz reader provides full support to Non-DRM ebooks while the DRM support is limited to ebooks that are secured using the Lektz Proprietary DRM. The Lektz eBook Reader supports freeflow EPUB across varied platforms.

An exclusive variant of the Lektz reader is Al-Lektz, which is developed distinctively for the Middle-East and North African ebook users. It has a default RTL (Right to Left) orientation and Arabic compatible user interface.

Dyslektz eBook reader is another exclusive application that was launched during the first week of June 2013 on Google Play and Apple App store. This reader is intended to enable users with dyslexia to read ebooks on their smartphones and tablets. Any ebook imported into the Dyslektz Reader is converted into OpenDyslexic font that makes digital content more accessible to dyslexics.[8][9][10][11]

Elending

The eLending solution developed by Lektz adds the online library functionality to a publisher's website where ebooks can be borrowed through a reader application for a periodic subscription. Lektz incorporates this component as a standalone as well as an integrated solution to a publisher website.

Ebook store

The ebook store is one of the major components of the Lektz ebook business solution. Publishers can set up their own virtual e-book store in Lektz platform to upload and manage their e-books and make it available for sales. It also provides a back-end content management system where the publishers can track and manage their sales and view consumer analytics.

References

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  1. "Publishersweekly article". April 13, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  2. "Digital Solutions in India 2013". April 15, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  3. "Publicon 2012 Digital Publishing" (PDF). September 3–4, 2012. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  4. "LBF 2012 Digital Minds Conference".
  5. "Exact Editions article". April 2013. Retrieved June 25, 2013.
  6. "Lektz' - A Fully Integrated Approach to eReaders, DRM, eBook Stores and eLending - Search for Seminars by Stream - The London Book Fair". 27 March 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  7. "The ePub Format - Go4ePub.com".
  8. "FindLaw Legal Blogs". Findlaw. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  9. "Sticks and Stones: an alphabet book for the 21st century e-book - Purchase".
  10. "EPUB 3 Brings Rich Enhancement to Future eBooks".
  11. "TechWatch-2013-04b - DAISY Consortium".
  12. http://bitelia.com/2012/11/extensiones-para-leer-ebooks-desde-el-navegador Review of Lektz by the Bitelia
  13. http://creatve.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/epub-reader-comparision-grid/ Lektz tagged by Creatve Studios
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2012-12-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Lektz tagged by mathjax
  15. Lektz. "Lektz - eBook Protection, Distribution & Management".
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