A LONG HISTORY OF INVENTING WHAT'S NEXT
Where do we start? Octane5 comes from a long history of "Inventing What's Next" in technology and licensing. Before Mike and Matt embarked on developing Licensing Technology in 1998, they were changing how sports fans voted for their favorite athletes in the All Star Fan Balloting process. No more hanging chads! But as of 1998, The Dunn Brothers set their sights on the Licensing Industry, and have been at the forefront ever since. Over those two decades, dozens of deep-pocketed companies have come and gone, but The Dunn Brothers kept innovating and have quietly built the #1 Technology Company in Licensing.
The timeline below is a journey through some of the key developments and how they affect the Licensing Technology landscape today. Innovation is at the core of Octane5, and the "firsts" all illustrate this. So if you are a brand looking for an innovative and reliable partner, others claim it, we show it.
1997
Introduced OMR Technology to the All Star paper Balloting process for higher tabulation integrity (no hanging chads)
1998
1st Online digital asset management system in Licensing (Logos On Demand)
1999
1st Embroidery digital asset management and digitization service in Licensing (Stitches On Demand)
2000
1st Online Product Approvals System (Approvals On Demand)
2002
1st Mobile Track and Trace system for Licensing
1st integrate Licensing Software and Security Marks into an integrated platform
2003
Patented Hang Tag Process Adopted by over 200 Collegiate Properties and John Deere
2004
Created the first Consumer Activation program with a security hologram
2010
Signed with De La Rue to be the Exclusive Security Partner for Licensing
2011
1st Unique QR Code utilized on Licensed Security Products
1st Licensed Security Product to introduce a currency thread
2012
1st to implement a complete Contract to Consumer Licensing Technology Solution
2014
1st completely paperless, online application process for the collegiate market
2015
1st iOS Licensing Software App
1st Mobile Game and survey platform for product authentication
2018
Secured over 50 Brands in 5 Years
2019
1st SKU based memorabilia authentication platform
2020
1st industry specific Licensing System
