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…
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Video DRM Explained in Simple Language, 32 Key DRM Terminologies Defined
Video DRM Explained in Simple Language, 32 Key DRM Encryption Terminologies DRM protected streaming via secure player ensures maximum video security even for users who do not want to install extension/software (e.g flash earlier) to play DRM protected content. Try Video DRM Show more Table of Contents: What does DRM mean? What does DRM mean in the video playback context? Multi-DRM- What are all video DRMs available? How does DRM secure the videos? Why DRM is better than standard encryption? What does Google, Apple do to maintain video DRMs & security? How can I integrate video DRM for my website/app?…
Apple FairPlay DRM: Video Protection on iOS & Safari in 2023
Apple FairPlay DRM Video Protection on iOS & Safari in 2023 FairPlay or Safari DRM is a widely used DRM licensing and encryption technology owned and maintained by Apple. It protects your videos from being downloaded illegally on Apple IOS app, IOS Safari, Mac Safari. Try Fairplay DRM Show more Table of Contents: What is FairPlay DRM? Apple Fairplay DRM Compatibility How To Request Apple FairPlay DRM Production License? How To Use Fairplay DRM Deployment Package? How To Publish Videos On Your Site/app with Fairplay DRM & VdoCipher? What is The Technology Architecture behind Apple Fairplay DRM? Key Features And…
VOD Streaming: All You Need To Know!
It’s no secret that videos are the best form of attention-catching content in today’s world. Of course, no one can underestimate the power of an enticing visual appeal whether it’s infotainment or branding. With VOD streaming platforms boasting spiking viewing times, it’s pretty clear that it has some everlasting benefits to offer. (more…)
AES Encryption: What it is and how it compares to DRM systems
When you hear the term cyber security, one of the first things that strike to everyone’s mind is AES(Advanced Encryption Standard). The reason for the same is the rise of AES encryption as the global standard of encryption and one of the most popular technologies used for security purposes. If you or your organization offers or is looking out for some cybersecurity solutions, you must have definitely come across the term Advanced Encryption Standard previously. In this blog, we will be looking to illustrate the distinction between AES encryption, secure key exchange protocols, and DRM systems. Popular Streaming protocols that…
Introduction to Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) For DRM Systems
Encrypted Media Extensions is a JavaScript API that enables content protection for premium videos in the browser. EME is important in how a DRM system works. EME API is a W3C-recommended standard, meaning that streaming media applications are interoperable across different browsers irrespective of the underlying DRM system. The cryptographically trusted agent of DRM systems inside browsers is the Content Decryption Module (CDM). The CDM works by receiving the content keys from the remote DRM License Server. The Content Decryption Module then uses the content keys to decode encrypted videos for playback. Streaming media applications use the EME API to…