TheDRMBlog

KeyOS WebPlay: a DRM-forged HTML5 player SDK

By Mark Zeldes

June 07, 2022

Multi-DRM , DRM , encryption , DRM Capable Player , HTML5 , HTML5Player , HTML5 Player with DRM Support

Every content streaming newcomer needs to decide on links in the content supply chain. It goes like this: encoding -> packaging -> storing -> playback. Today we are going to focus on the last bit – the playback.

ESP Partner Spotlight: Harmonic

By Hunter Levy

May 24, 2022

Blog , Multi-DRM , DRM , encryption , harmonic , partner program

As we continue to highlight our ESP partners on The DRM Blog, we hope to provide some useful information about their integration with the KeyOS Content Security Platform. The BuyDRM ESP Partner program is a one-of-a-kind approach to pre-integrating...

The Top 5 Questions to Answer for a Smooth Transition to DRM

By Roman K.

April 12, 2022

Blog , Multi-DRM , DRM , encryption , PSSH

Are you considering adding DRM to your streaming workflow? Want to save time and avoid headaches? Here are a few things that you will want to consider before diving headfirst in the shallow end of the pool.

Five Important Considerations When Choosing a DRM Vendor

By Gabe Elton

January 27, 2022

DRM , Piracy , OVHcloud , anti-piracy , Adding DRM

When faced with a decision of what DRM vendor to choose, the landscape can prove to be a bit cloudy. While there aren’t many companies to choose from, there are several important things that need to be considered.

Deploying DRM Workflows with FFmpeg

By Romans K.

January 12, 2022

DRM , Piracy , OVHcloud , anti-piracy , FFMpeg , Bento 4 , Shaka Player , Adding DRM

When people come to us asking for DRM integration advice, they usually already have a video workflow that includes content encoding and packaging. Customers mostly use different 3rd party vendors that are already integrated with BuyDRM like Wowza,...

The Case for Robust Video Watermarking with DRM

By Christopher Levy

December 07, 2021

DRM , watermarking , Piracy , OVHcloud , anti-piracy

In this blog, we will be looking at video watermarking and answering some important questions. What is it? How is it done? What do I need to look for in a watermarking solution? How is it used to detect piracy?

Using DRM and Watermarking to Prevent Video Piracy

By Roman K.

November 18, 2021

DRM , watermarking , Piracy , OVHcloud , anti-piracy

It is important for streaming services to ensure that their assets are protected and don't fall into the hands of illegal re-streamers or on Torrent websites. With the global COVID-19 pandemic, there is a rise in video viewership and...

Every Stream Unique: The Rise of Watermarking with DRM for OTT Streaming

By Christopher Levy

November 02, 2021

DRM , watermarking , Piracy , OVHcloud , anti-piracy , video.js , forensic watermarking

Watermarking in conjunction with the use of DRM for OTT streaming is now considered the best practice for securing high-value video content. During Video Security Summit (hosted by Piracy Monitor), Christopher Levy, CEO & Founder at BuyDRM discussed...

Using DRM with video.js

By Mark Zeldes

October 04, 2021

DRM , Piracy , OVHcloud , anti-piracy , video.js

Video.js is a powerful open-source web video player. It supports HTML5 video and most modern streaming formats on both desktop and mobile devices. In this blog post, we cover how to set up DRM with video.js and provide samples of how to set up...

OVHcloud Acquires Texas-Based BuyDRM to Bring Security to the Cloud

By Hunter Levy

August 26, 2021

DRM , watermarking , OVHcloud , Cloud Security

OVHcloud, the European leader in cloud computing, announced that it has acquired BuyDRM, Inc., an American company specializing in security technologies for digital rights management (DRM) applications.