IBM has released a new encryption signature technology called IBM Hyper Protect Offline Signing Orchestrator (OSO) for processing digital assets in cold storage, reducing the risk associated with manual programs, while keeping assets at a certain distance from the internet. OSO helps protect high-value transactions by providing additional security layers, including disconnected network operations, time-based security, and electronic transaction approval by multiple stakeholders. IBM's long-term partner in the cryptocurrency field, Metaco, a subsidiary of Ripple, is using the new OSO technology.