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Description
Microsoft is dedicated to collaborating with various companies involved in content delivery to guarantee that consumers can enjoy high-quality content both at home and on the go, no matter which device or service they opt for. The support for CBC-S in software clients is a notable enhancement, allowing PlayReady Server to operate on Linux with significant performance improvements through asynchronous processing. Additionally, there are numerous other enhancements that cater to content owners' needs for 1080p, 4K, and even higher resolution formats, alongside the necessary protection for early window content. To further promote the adoption of PlayReady and HTML5 EME on devices like smartphones, set-top boxes, and smart TVs, Microsoft plans to offer a comprehensive suite of tools that will facilitate the integration of PlayReady into the latest browsers on these platforms. These tools aim to streamline development processes and simplify the work for ecosystem partners, ultimately enabling service providers to deliver premium video content directly through a viewer's web browser, eliminating the need for plug-ins. This initiative not only enhances user convenience but also paves the way for broader accessibility of premium content across various devices.
Description
Widevine provides robust protection for premium content through its free, standards-compliant solutions tailored for OTT and CAS services. It facilitates the implementation of royalty-free, standards-based methods for encryption, adaptive streaming, transport, and player software without imposing any licensing fees or necessitating involvement in the CWIP training program. Furthermore, Widevine boasts compatibility with an extensive array of devices across numerous chipsets, currently reaching a staggering 5 billion mobile, desktop, set-top box, and living room devices, making it a leading choice in the industry. This broad support underscores Widevine's commitment to enhancing content security while promoting accessibility across various platforms.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Azure Content Protection
Yes
BuyDRM
Yes
Intertrust ExpresssPlay
Yes
StreamProbe
Yes
Fastevo
No
Vivaldi
No
Integrations
Azure Content Protection
Yes
BuyDRM
Yes
Intertrust ExpresssPlay
Yes
StreamProbe
Yes
Fastevo
Yes
Vivaldi
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
www.microsoft.com/playready/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Country
United States
Website
www.widevine.com
Product Features
Digital Rights Management
Access Revocation
No
Audio / Video Protection
No
Distribution Management
No
Expiration Management
No
Image Protection
No
License Management
No
Location Control
No
PDF Protection
No
Software Application Protection
No
Subscription Management
Yes
Usage Tracking / Analytics
No
Watermarking
No
Product Features
Digital Rights Management
Access Revocation
No
Audio / Video Protection
Yes
Distribution Management
Yes
Expiration Management
No
Image Protection
No
License Management
No
Location Control
No
PDF Protection
No
Software Application Protection
No
Subscription Management
Yes
Usage Tracking / Analytics
No
Watermarking
No