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GlowDigit PDF Signer - Release Notes
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Product: GlowDigit PDF Signer
Version: 1.2.0
Release Date: June 14, 2026
Developer: GlowDigit Technologies and Solutions
Platform: Microsoft Windows (x64)

Welcome to the official release of GlowDigit PDF Signer version 1.2.0. This release establishes GlowDigit PDF Signer as our flagship desktop document authorization utility, designed for enterprise operations, legal workflows, and government bidding.

Key Features & Updates
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1. High-Compliance Cryptographic Engine:
   * Built on a robust iText7 (7.2.5) core with Org.BouncyCastle cryptography.
   * Employs secure SHA-256 detached signing and standards-compliant CMS formatting.
   * Auto-detection of trusted TSA time-servers (DigiCert, GlobalSign, Sectigo) with automatic offline fallback.

2. Native Smart Card & Hardware Token Support:
   * Direct integration with Windows Certificate Store.
   * Native, plug-and-play detection for CCA-accredited CA USB Tokens (eMudhra, Capricorn, SafeScrypt, nCode, Pantasign).
   * Verified compatibility with HYP2003, ePass2003, and Feitian hardware.

3. Multi-Threaded Batch Bulk Signing:
   * Dedicated multi-threaded batch engine to sign lists of documents or entire directories.
   * Live operations activity logs with color-coded success/error reporting.
   * Safe backup-and-replace algorithm to prevent corruption during in-place signing.

4. Customized Visible Signatures:
   * Layout customization panel supporting exact X/Y positioning and layout sizing.
   * Supports rendering modes: Text-Only, Image-Only, Split Image & Text, and Image Background.
   * Rich signature detail rendering (Signer Name, Reason, Location, Contact, Timestamp).
   * Optional visual verification overlays (Diagonal Watermark / Status Badge Pill).
   * Handwritten signatures PNG/JPG overlay capability.

5. Enterprise & Deployment:
   * Device-locked node licensing bound securely to Hardware CPU and Disk serials.
   * Lightweight, silent command-line installer options (MSI wrapper / Inno Setup) for system administrators.
   * Built-in secure email SMTP and WhatsApp Web sharing shortcuts.

System Requirements
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* Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 (x64)
* Runtime: Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 (x64)
* Memory: 512 MB RAM minimum (1 GB recommended)
* Token Drivers: PKCS#11 vendor drivers matching your hardware USB token

Support and Inquiries
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For technical support, custom deployment packages, or enterprise evaluation keys, contact our team:
* Web Portal: https://glowdigit.in
* Direct Email: contact@glowdigit.in
* Call / WhatsApp: +91 88927 30085

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