How can multi-DRM support live streaming features such as DVR, ad insertion, and analytics?

2 How does multi-DRM work?

Multi-DRM works by using a common encryption scheme (CENC) to encrypt your live stream once, and then using a multi-DRM server to generate and deliver the appropriate DRM license to each device or platform. The multi-DRM server acts as a bridge between your streaming server and the DRM systems, and handles the authentication, authorization, and encryption of the license requests. The multi-DRM server can also integrate with your content delivery network (CDN) and your backend systems, such as your user management, billing, and analytics.

3 How can multi-DRM support DVR?

DVR (digital video recorder) is a feature that allows your viewers to pause, rewind, and fast-forward your live stream, as if they were watching a recorded video. DVR can enhance the user experience and engagement of your live stream, especially for sports, news, and events. To enable DVR for your live stream, you need to use a streaming protocol that supports DVR, such as HLS or DASH, and a multi-DRM server that can generate and deliver the DRM licenses for the DVR segments. The multi-DRM server can also control the DVR window, which is the amount of time that your viewers can access the past segments of your live stream.

4 How can multi-DRM support ad insertion?

Ad insertion is a feature that allows you to insert ads into your live stream, either before, during, or after the stream. Ad insertion can help you monetize your live stream and deliver targeted ads to your audience. To enable ad insertion for your live stream, you need to use a streaming protocol that supports ad insertion, such as HLS or DASH, and a multi-DRM server that can generate and deliver the DRM licenses for the ad segments. The multi-DRM server can also integrate with your ad server and your ad decision system, which are responsible for selecting and delivering the ads to your viewers.

5 How can multi-DRM support analytics?

Analytics is a feature that allows you to collect and analyze data about your live stream, such as the number of viewers, the average viewing time, the devices and platforms used, the geographic locations, the bandwidth consumption, and the quality of service. Analytics can help you optimize your live stream performance, quality, and delivery, as well as understand your audience behavior and preferences. To enable analytics for your live stream, you need to use a streaming protocol that supports analytics, such as HLS or DASH, and a multi-DRM server that can generate and deliver the DRM licenses with the analytics data. The multi-DRM server can also integrate with your analytics platform and your dashboard, which are responsible for processing and displaying the analytics data.

6 Here’s what else to consider

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