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Irdeto Control Multi-DRM SaaS

Managed Multi-DRM cloud services that extend beyond DRM to secure OTT content delivery, enforce viewing policies, defend against piracy and enable scalable, reliable and monetizable streaming experiences across devices and platforms.

As OTT competition intensifies, operators need more than content protection. They must scale globally, support flexible monetization models, maintain premium viewing experiences and reduce operational complexity. Irdeto Control Multi-DRM Services combine security, business enablement, cloud-scale performance, operational simplicity and enterprise-grade availability in a single managed platform designed for sustainable OTT growth.

Benefits

Protect premium content

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Accelerate service launches

Reduce deployment complexity and time to market

Scale with confidence

Support demand spikes and high-profile events

Deliver premium viewing experiences

Minimize license latency for uninterrupted playback worldwide

Reduce operational burden

Offload DRM infrastructure management to Irdeto

Support revenue growth

Enable flexible business and subscription models

Proven results

15B+

DRM transactions monthly

250M+

unique active devices monthly

240k+

requests per second

<50ms

latency throughout

Certifications and recognition

Award 3
Best Digital Rights Management Solution: Irdeto Control
Cyber Security Excellence Awards 2022
Star award
Best Digital Rights Management solution: Irdeto Control
Cyber Security Excellence Awards 2021
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Best Content Protection: Irdeto Control
European Reader’s Choice Awards 2021

Key features

Concurrent Stream Management

Control simultaneous viewing and reduce credential sharing

Geo Restriction Services

Enforce regional access rules and detect and block VPN or proxy usage

Anti-Fraud Management

Detect and block piracy, anomalies and suspicious device activity

Hosted Widevine Service

Improve license acquisition latency, availability and operational control

Managed Services

24/7 monitoring, support and SLA-backed service operations

High Profile Event Support

Scale securely for major live events and peak traffic demand

How it works

Irdeto Control provides a managed Multi-DRM platform that secures content delivery, enforces access policies and protects streaming services across devices and regions. Optional services can be added to extend security, anti-fraud, operational and business-enablement capabilities, while seamless integration with the broader Irdeto portfolio enables advanced anti-piracy, watermarking, analytics and OTT platform services.

Specifications

  • Coverage: OTT live, VOD and download services
  • DRM support: Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay
  • Encryption: Common Encryption Scheme (CENC, CBC1, CENS, CBCS)
  • Packager APIs: CPIX 2.4 and SPEKE 2.0
  • Streaming: HLS, DASH, CMAF
  • Deployment: Managed SaaS on AWS
  • Scalability: Auto-scaling cloud architecture
  • Availability: SLA up to 99.999%
  • Reporting: Operational and analytics portals
  • Regions: Multi-region deployment support

Case study

Profile

Global OTT operator delivering premium live and on-demand content.

Challenge

Protect premium content while supporting large audiences and multiple devices.

Solution

Deploy Irdeto Control Multi-DRM Services with optional Hosted Widevine and CSM.

Results

Improved scalability, operational efficiency and premium content protection.

Frequently Asked Questions
What DRM technologies are supported?

Irdeto Control supports Google Widevine, Microsoft PlayReady and Apple FairPlay.

Can the service support live and on-demand streaming?

Yes. The platform supports live, VOD (both SVOD and TVOD) and download-to-go use cases.

Is the service cloud hosted?

Yes. It is delivered as a managed SaaS service hosted on AWS.

Does it support high-profile events?

Yes. The platform auto-scales and supports large peak traffic volumes.

Can I enforce concurrent stream limits?

Yes. Concurrent Stream Management is available as an optional service.

Does the platform support geo-restrictions?

Yes. Geo-blocking and VPN or proxy detection services are available.

What reporting capabilities are included?

Operational dashboards, audit logs and analytics reporting are included.

Can I integrate with existing OTT systems?

Yes. Irdeto Control is pre-integrated with most commonly used packagers, and its APIs support integration with entitlement systems and business platforms.