"It’s one of the most future-oriented businesses we have," says Hartmut Ostrowski, chief executive at Arvato, Bertelsmann’s media-services unit, which developed the digital platform.”>WSJ.com – Bertelsmann To Offer Music, Film Downloads
: “Bertelsmann is the first big media company to launch a platform that lets consumers download films and songs online using file-sharing technology. This time, it says, there are checks in place to prevent piracy and to ensure that content providers will be paid. If all goes according to plan, the service will be available in Germany in the coming weeks before heading overseas.

‘It’s one of the most future-oriented businesses we have,’ says Hartmut Ostrowski, chief executive at Arvato, Bertelsmann’s media-services unit, which developed the digital platform.”