In a move that will strengthen its video security portfolio with edge and 5G watermarking, and marks its first such deal, video software provider Synamedia has acquired forensic watermarking solutions developer ContentArmor. By adding ContentArmor’s technology, patents and expertise to its broad portfolio of security offerings, including its Synamedia EverGuard anti-piracy services, Synamedia says it […]
In a move that strengthens its security expertise to make the cloud ever more secure, and enrich its Platform as a Service portfolio, European cloud computing specialist OVHcloud has acquired American digital rights management (DRM) security technologies applications provider BuyDRM. The entire BuyDRM team and their founders will join the Group’s workforce to build together […]
OTT and edge computing specialist Redge Technologies and Polish private venture capital fund RKKVC have invested 2 million Zloty (€436,000) in Vestigit, a Polish start-up originating from Wrocław University of Science and Technology which has developed proprietary technology that it says improves security of video online. Vestigit’s solution applies a unique watermark to content, reducing […]
Fraud prevention and cybersecurity solutions specialist GeoComply has confirmed that streaming platform SHIFT72 has integrated the GeoGuard VPN and proxy detection solution better to protect its customers’ high-value, territorially-restricted content from geolocation fraud and geo-piracy. GeoGuard is Hollywood studio-approved and third-party tested to be 99.6 per cent effective in detecting the most popular VPNs. Recent […]
In a move better to leverage its location fraud detection technology, fraud prevention and cybersecurity solutions provider GeoComply Solutions has consolidated its iGaming, streaming media and fintech businesses under one brand, GeoComply. Prior to consolidation, its media and fintech businesses were managed under the GeoGuard brand. GeoGuard will continue as a product name for GeoComply’s […]
Multi DRM and content protection service provider PallyCon has launched what it describes as a robust distributor watermarking to deter and combat premium content leaks in the distribution process. Approved and audit-passed, the solution protects the pre-release assets of original content owners, broadcasters, post-production houses and content aggregators by securing video content from proxy deliveries […]
Sky New Zealand will use Intertrust’s ExpressPlay DRM cloud service to help protect Sky New Zealand’s Sky Go. Sky Go is a live TV and VoD OTT companion service offering premium sports, news, box sets, movies, shows and entertainment programming to all Sky box customers, anywhere in New Zealand. ExpressPlay DRM will protect all Live […]
Connected security specialist Verimatrix has agreed a technology partnership with Madrid-based NexStreaming. Verimatrix integrated the company’s NexPlayer multi-screen player SDK into the recently-launched Verimatrix Multi-DRM Core solution aimed at video streaming service providers, content owners and operators looking to set up a customisable, powerfully secured cloud-based DRM system quickly while only paying for the capabilities […]
Seasoned industry executive Derek Chang has been appointed CEO of content protection technology solutions provider Friend MTS, taking over the role from company founder Jonathan Friend, who will serve as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and continue to drive growth through the creation of the company’s advanced proprietary solutions. With a career spanning three decades, Chang […]
Multi-DRM, forensic watermarking services, and anti-piracy technology specialist PallyCon has launched an app security service, suggesting it is now a robust 360-degree cloud-based end-to-end content security service provider to OTT platforms. Describing it as a simple ‘plug-n-play’ solution, the company says it is dedicated to helping content developers and publishers protect their content from manipulation […]