Microsoft PlayReady

DRM technology suite for protecting streamed and downloaded digital media content.

Open source: No

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/playready/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): DRM, content protection, streaming, mediaVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): embedded, self-hostedVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): license-based content access and protection, PlayReady License Server key delivery, rights and restrictions enforcement, secure content key storage on clients, compliance and robustness rules for client implementationsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Streaming services and device makers embedding license-based DRM for premium mediaVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): audio/video content protection for streaming services, client DRM for Windows, mobile, and device appsVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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