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Wowza DRM
As an AddOn to Wowza Media Server® 3, Wowza® DRM (Digital Rights Management) facilitates integration with various digital rights management platforms to deliver on-the-fly encryption for live and video-on-demand content to any screen.
Overview
Wowza DRM AddOn for Wowza Media Server provides integration with multiple DRM key management systems, enabling on-the-fly DRM encryption for a variety of playback devices. The integration offers best-of-breed solutions to Wowza customers who need studio-approved security for delivery of premium content.
Wowza DRM AddOn provides simultaneous secure key exchange with multiple DRM platforms. Individual live or on-demand content is encrypted on-the-fly with Microsoft® PlayReady® or Verimatrix® VCAS™ for delivery via Apple® HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and Microsoft Smooth Streaming to viewers on a wide range of endpoints, including PCs and Macs, set-top boxes (STBs), smart TVs, game consoles, smartphones, and tablets. Wowza DRM AddOn can help you up-sell content for OTT premium services and cross-sell content for multi-device distribution.
Wowza DRM AddOn Compatibility with Third-Party DRM Key Management Services
Third-party DRM Key Management Service partners deliver DRM license keys to Wowza Media Server during encryption and to the user's device during playback:
- BuyDRM™ KeyOS™ provides Microsoft PlayReady protection for HLS and Smooth Streaming.
- EZDRM provides Microsoft PlayReady protection for Smooth Streaming.
- Verimatrix provides both VCAS and Microsoft PlayReady protection for HLS and Smooth Streaming.
Wowza DRM AddOn encryption methodology. For live workflows, per-stream encryption is available with the ability to rotate keys. For on-demand workflows, per-asset and per-session encryption is available with the ability to rotate keys.
Wowza DRM AddOn Integration with BuyDRM, EZDRM, and Verimatrix
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BuyDRM |
EZDRM |
Verimatrix |
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Key Management Services |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Encryption Services |
Microsoft® PlayReady® |
Microsoft® PlayReady® |
Microsoft® PlayReady® |
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Live Clients |
BuyDRM™ Players and Smooth Streaming clients on PCs, Macs, iOS devices, Android devices, Windows phones, game consoles, set-top boxes, and smart TVs |
Smooth Streaming clients on PCs, Macs, Windows phones, game consoles, set-top boxes, and smart TVs |
ViewRight® Web clients and Smooth Streaming clients on PCs, Macs, iOS devices, Android devices, Windows phones, game consoles, set-top boxes, and smart TVs |
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On-Demand Clients |
Same as Live Clients |
Discretix SecurePlayer™ and Smooth Streaming clients on PCs, Macs, iOS devices, Android devices, Windows phones, game consoles, set-top boxes, and smart TVs |
Same as Live Clients |
How to License and Use:
Wowza DRM
Daily
How to License
- Wowza Media Server 3 Monthly Edition license key lets you use Wowza DRM AddOn.
- No additional license keys are required.
- In addition to the Wowza Server fees, you will be billed for DRM use according to the pricing schedule.
How To Use
Simply turn on Wowza DRM AddOn and you are ready to go.
Monthly Best Value
How to License
- Wowza Media Server 3 Daily Edition lets you use Wowza DRM AddOn.
- No additional license keys are required.
- In addition to the Wowza Server fees, you will be billed for DRM use according to the pricing schedule.
How To Use
Simply turn on Wowza DRM AddOn and you are ready to go.
Perpetual
How to License
- In addition to the Wowza Media Server 3 Perpetual license you need to purchase a Wowza DRM AddOn license.
- Additional license keys are required.
- In addition to the one-time Wowza Server fees, you will be charged for DRM licenses according to the pricing schedule.
How To Use
Once you have purchased and installed Wowza DRM AddOn license key(s), you are ready to go.