Multi-DRM

Offering a premium user experience during high profile events is a key differentiator. Irdeto Control offers cloud auto-scaling for your OTT video service and fast response time even at high peaks.

Irdeto Control offers you security beyond DRM, which is critical to meet studios and sports security requirements. Implement geo blocking, VPN detection and integrate your platform with anti-piracy services for maximum security.

Irdeto Control grants your OTT video service with an industry leading SLA of up to 99.999%. It also offers you a 24×7 operational supervision by SOC and dedicated customer support to guarantee the reliability and availability that your service requires.

Reduce TCO and time to market when deploying your OTT service. Irdeto Control requires minimum integration and supports all leading Packagers, Devices and DRMs.​

A multi-DRM solution combines software products (cloud based) and services to enable media brands (e.g., pay-TV operators, studios, sports rights holders, video streaming apps, etc.) to distribute and secure their content in a range of devices and browsers, by performing the secure and effective DRM license provisioning of a variety of DRM technologies (e.g., Microsoft PlayReady, Google Widevine and Apple FairPlay Streaming).

Media companies that aim to distribute their video content online, or as known in the industry as “going Over-The-Top (OTT)”, must ensure that their viewers/subscribers will be able to access their content on the device or browser of their preference, in a secure manner and with no impact on the user experience (e.g., no latency, no interruptions, no buffering, etc.).

There are five key aspects that media companies must take into account when choosing a multi-DRM solution: business enablement, scalability, reliability, security and simplicity. Read our solution overview for more detailed information on these key factors.

Yes, in general it is fair to assume that premium content will require the capability to be distributed among the most popular devices and browsers in a secure way. Most premium media right holders (e.g., premium movies and series, premium leagues and tournaments, etc.) will demand this as a requirement for you to gain access to distribute their premium content on you OTT platform. It is critical for your business to offer the content that your audience demands, and therefore it is critical for your OTT platform to be integrated with a multi-DRM solution that enables you to distribute such premium content.

Beyond security, the most important role of a multi-DRM solution is to empower you to grow your business. The ideal multi-DRM solution must support all business models (SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, FAST, etc.) and enable you to quickly introduce new and attractive monetization opportunities, meet subscribers’ needs and differentiate from competitors. Some key capabilities include DRM-based Concurrent Stream Management (CSM) and Geo-enforcement.

Concurrent Stream Management (CSM) is the capability to moderate and regulate the number of streams that can be accessed simultaneously by a subscriber using the same set of credentials. By enforcing concurrent stream limits accurately and effectively, you can develop tailored offerings to attract new customers. Additionally, CSM empowers you to prevent revenue loss by discouraging session and credential sharing. Read our Irdeto Control solution overview to learn more about Concurrent Stream Management and other business enablement capabilities or our multi-DRM solution.