PlayReady Integrations

Services for content protection and anti-piracy are essential for safeguarding premium and high-value OTT streaming alongside broadcast delivery. This includes a cloud-based multi-DRM service aimed at protecting content and facilitating media monetization for video streamers and content distributors. Additionally, there is a cloud-based security solution for broadcast TV that allows direct transmission to smart TVs without the need for set-top boxes or conditional access modules, thereby lowering capital and operational expenditures. Furthermore, comprehensive anti-piracy strategies are crucial, incorporating digital fingerprinting, forensic watermarking, web monitoring, and assistance with piracy take-downs. The rise of streaming has become an integral part of pay-TV business models, unfortunately leading to a surge in online piracy incidents. Combating this alarming trend necessitates a fresh and innovative approach that surpasses traditional security systems customized for older broadcasting and streaming methods. To provide effective content protection in today’s dynamic landscape, Intertrust presents the ExpressPlay Media Security Suite, which encompasses a cloud-centric multi-DRM service, anti-piracy measures, forensic watermarking, and additional protective features, ensuring content remains secure and monetizable in the face of evolving threats. This holistic suite is designed to adapt to the fast-changing digital environment, reaffirming the commitment to protecting creators and distributors alike.

Establishing and configuring a DRM license server within your system can be quite challenging. However, Azure Content Protection simplifies this process by enabling you to deploy essential DRM license delivery options, including Microsoft PlayReady, Widevine, and FairPlay Streaming, in just a few minutes. You can specify the types of licenses you require, while we take care of the underlying infrastructure, security measures, and scalability needs. Azure Media Services also provides the capability for on-the-fly encryption for both video on demand (VOD) and live streaming, making it a more economical choice compared to conventional static encryption and packaging methods. This is because Media Services retains only one version of the standard multiple-bitrate MP4s and utilizes dynamic encryption techniques. Furthermore, in the event that your content key becomes compromised, you can easily invoke our APIs to update the key without having to re-encrypt your entire library, thus saving time and resources. This streamlined approach not only enhances security but also optimizes operational efficiency.

The StreamProbe solution offers a comprehensive view of service availability and video quality across all critical stages of media processing and delivery through continuous 24/7 monitoring. It is particularly beneficial for various media entities, including TV service providers, network operators, and platforms handling linear broadcast, IPTV, cable, satellite TV, OTT, VOD, nPVR, and transport contribution and distribution, all of which aim to enhance the end-user experience while minimizing operational expenses. By utilizing 24/7 real-time monitoring and alerting, it enables operators to identify problems before they impact customers, thereby increasing system uptime. Additionally, it supports contribution, encoding, packaging, transport, and linear VOD services, facilitating the rapid training of operational teams. The architecture is versatile, accommodating centralized or distributed setups across bare metal, virtualized environments, or cloud services like AWS. With its high-density and scalable capabilities, hundreds of services can be monitored simultaneously within a single appliance, whether in an all-in-one or distributed configuration, while providing a unified monitoring interface. This comprehensive approach ensures that service providers can maintain optimal performance and reliability in an ever-evolving media landscape.