Audience
Anyone searching for a solution to access premium content inside or outside the home
About PlayReady
Microsoft is committed to working with companies across the content delivery spectrum to ensure that consumers can access premium content inside or outside the home regardless of the device or service they choose. CBC-S support in software clients! Run PlayReady Server on Linux with full Async performance boost! Plus, many more improvements. Addresses content owners' full 1080p, 4K and higher resolutions, as well as early window content protection requirements. In an effort to accelerate the adoption of PlayReady and HTML5 EME on devices such as mobile phones, set-top boxes and smart TVs, Microsoft will provide a standard set of tools for integrating PlayReady into next-generation browsers on those devices. These tools will shorten development times and reduce complexity for ecosystem partners while enabling service providers to offer premium video directly through a viewer’s browser without requiring plug-ins.
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Integrations
Company Information
Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
www.microsoft.com/playready/
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training
Documentation
In Person
Videos
Support
Phone Support
Online
PlayReady Frequently Asked Questions
PlayReady Product Features
Digital Rights Management
Subscription Management
Access Revocation
Audio / Video Protection
Distribution Management
Expiration Management
Image Protection
License Management
Location Control
PDF Protection
Software Application Protection
Usage Tracking / Analytics
Watermarking
