System and method for reconfiguring and deploying soft stock-keeping units

A method comprising:

• retrieving a license data block from a memory, the license data block containing a signed license allowing a set of configuration parameters for one or more operational capabilities to be applied to processor circuitry in communication with the memory;
• validating the license data block;
• and
• applying the set of configuration parameters specified in the license data block to the processor circuitry.

An apparatus comprising:

• memory, containing logic for execution by a processor;
• and
• a hardware signing module containing a private encryption key;
• wherein the logic is configured to:
• receive a request to modify one or more configuration parameters of a hardware component;
• receive configuration data indicating the current configuration parameters of the hardware component and a unique identifier identifying the hardware component;
• generate an authorization to modify the one or more of the configuration parameters, the authorization containing the unique identifier and the authorization being signed by the private key;
• and
• communicate the authorization to the hardware component.