Microsoft will close Azure Media Services by June 30, 2024, stepping away from the video workflow sector. This move was anticipated, especially after Azure's CTO, Hanno Based, left last year, and the company began internal changes. Many Azure Media Services web pages on Microsoft's website have been broken and neglected since the previous year. Azure Media Services wasn't a major contender in the market, lagging behind competitors like Amazon's Media Services. While Amazon acquired firms to strengthen their media services, Microsoft depended on third-party collaborations. A recent Microsoft LinkedIn post confirmed that Azure Media Services hasn't been central to their…
DRM
VdoCipher protects user videos with Hollywood-grade DRM. Our DRM systems ensure complete protection for premium videos while delivering the best streaming experience. Learn more about how VdoCipher protects your videos.
DRM Server Solutions with Widevine License and Apple FairPlay
A server comes from the client-server architecture of online connectivity. It is usually hardware or software that provides functionalities to a client through some devices or software. They can not only store data but also provide computational resources to clients. This relationship is established through a request and response model followed through various available ports. This model is also used to set up a DRM server to provide security solutions to clients like OTT and Online course platforms. Table of Contents: DRM server meaning and Working Who needs a DRM server solution? How to set up a DRM server Challenges…
HLS Encryption & HLS DRM for Securing Video Content
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS streaming), developed by Apple, was designed to replace the Flash player on iPhones. HLS is adaptive to network conditions, making it a favored protocol among streaming services. It automatically adjusts to different screen sizes and the bandwidth available on a user’s network, which enhances viewing experiences across various devices. Supported by HTML5 video players, HLS enables streaming at the optimal bitrate for a user's connection without interrupting playback. This feature is crucial for video content, as it allows seamless scaling of video quality. Table of Contents: What is HLS? How & Why Apple Developed HLS Encryption…
Dynamic Watermark Demo: Add User Identifier Text to Videos- User ID, Email ID, Phone No.
Dynamic watermarking means showing user-identifiable data over a video in a moving and non-intrusive manner to ensure the highest protection from screen capture and optimize the viewing experience. Videos hosted through VdoCipher cannot be illegally downloaded through any tools/extensions/downloaders. Screen capture block with 100% surety is possible only in mobile apps and Safari browsers. For Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers, there does however remain the risk of piracy from screen capture. User-based information shown as moving dynamic watermark effectively discourages users from pirating video content using screen capture and goes a long way towards helping users protect their premium content.…
Видео DRM простым языком, 32 ключевые терминологии DRM
This is a detailed blog where we explain everything about video DRM (Digital Rights Management) in layman's terms. If you want to understand in a short video, then there is a 2-minute video and a detailed glossary at the end of this explanation. The sections are divided into the following categories – 1. The meaning of DRM (Digital Rights Management) As the name Digital Rights Management suggests, DRM is essentially a technical system that ensures proper management of rights to content. If you want to make money from your content, say a video, it is very important that the content…
Widevine DRM de Google
Guía sencilla para seguridad e integración Una de las principales razones por las cuales varias plataformas OTT y de e-learning implementan y utilizan Widevine DRM es asegurar que obtengan ingresos máximos de su contenido al restringir la distribución ilegal gratuita de su contenido debido a la piratería de video. Habrás notado que muchas veces los videos en Netflix, Prime Video o Disney Plus no están a resolución completa (1080p o 4K) en ciertos dispositivos Android o navegadores Chrome. Una de las razones de esto es que su contenido está protegido contra la piratería mediante la tecnología DRM de Widevine, y…