Market & technology analysis

How To Integrate Widevine Shaka Player For DRM playback

If you are looking to stream your content along with Widevine DRM, chances are that you're bound to come across Shaka player. As an open-source JS library, the Shaka player is widely used for adaptive video streaming. You can play content based on DASH and HLS, without browser plugins, with the help of an Encrypted media extension. So, in order to help others out and make it easier for others to learn about using Shaka player for DRM playback, I wrote this article. So, without further ado, let's get started. Table of Contents: What is Widevine Shaka Player? What is…

Top 12 WordPress Plugins For E-Learning

Starting out with creating your WordPress online course, but confused about which plugins for E-Learning to choose from? Not sure which functionalities are necessary and which functionalities are optional? In this blog post, I walk you through the most essential WordPress plugins for E-Learning course developers to choose from which will further help you develop a custom WordPress website at its best. Table Of Content: What are WordPress Plugins? How to Install a WordPress Plugin Features of Learning Management System (LMS) Plugins for E-Learning Top 10 WordPress Plugins for eLearning VdoCipher - Best WordPress Plugin for Elearning videos FAQs What…

MPEG-DASH Player: Dynamic Adaptive Streaming Over HTTP Explained (2025)

There is a lot that goes on behind every video stream. To stream your videos seamlessly, video streaming protocols play a huge role. They break the video into smaller chunks and send it to the viewer. Depending on your requirements and end goals there are several protocols available. One of these is MPEG-DASH, which is widely used to stream videos online. In this article, I'd shed more light on what MPEG-DASH is, how it works, and also how it compares to HLS, another streaming protocol. TABLE OF CONTENT What is MPEG-DASH? What is MPEG Dash Playback? Is MPEG Dash playback…

History of Netflix- Founding, Model, Timeline, Milestones (2025)

Here at VdoCipher, we are in awe of how the history of Netflix has consistently innovated in video streaming. Over the history of Netflix, the company has maintained a content catalog that was earlier delivered via mail. When the technology infrastructure became available Netflix pioneered video technology, which revolutionized home-based video entertainment. The technical decisions that Netflix takes often serve as guides for VdoCipher's course of action, while the long-term vision that the company has executed in its two decades has helped it stand out from the competition. Netflix offers a fantastic glimpse into how long-term strategy and decision-making ensured…

The Right DRM Solution For Your Business

In the past few years, there has been an exponential increase in video consumption. According to Statista, in 2019 alone, the number of digital video viewers was 2.6 billion, which is reported to increase to 3.1 billion in 2023. With the increase in the number of viewers, the number of platforms catering to them also increased. A few years back Netflix was the only major player in the video streaming market. But now there are many more platforms, including Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, Hulu, and many more. With so many streaming platforms available, users often prefer to pirate content rather…