Digital Rights Management (DRM)

Windows Media Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a proven platform to protect and securely deliver content for playback on computers, portable devices, and network devices. The latest version offers increased flexibility to support a wide range of business models that provide consumers even greater access to protected audio and video content.

ntertainment Scenarios: Reach Your Audience

Entertainment Scenarios: Reach Your Audience
Discover innovative business models and acquisition scenarios that Windows Media DRM can enable.

  •  Direct License Acquisition
  •  Indirect License Acquisition
  •  Subscription Services
  •  Purchase and Download Single Tracks
  •  Rental Services
  •  Video-on-Demand and Pay-Per-View

DRM Platform: Get the Components You Need

DRM Platform: Get the Components You Need
Get the Windows Media DRM platform components that you need to securely deliver protected content to your customers.

  •  Windows Media DRM 10 for Portable Devices
  •  Windows Media DRM 10 for Network Devices
  •  Windows Media Rights Manager 10.1 SDK
  •  Windows Media Format 9.5 SDK
  •  Windows Media Data Session Toolkit

Microsoft PlayReady: Enable Content Access

Microsoft PlayReady: Enable Content Access
Learn about Microsoft PlayReady, the new content access technology for digital entertainment products and services.

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