Companies in Encoding & Software focused on Content Protection & DRM.
12 companies
Germany
Castlabs provides end-to-end solutions for secure, scalable, and monetized video streaming, including studio-grade multi-DRM (DRMtoday), forensic watermarking (STARDUSTmark), and multi-platform video players (PRESTOplay). The company also offers ad tracking and server-side ad insertion (PRESTOads) for monetization. Selected as a Google Widevine 3PL partner and formed a joint venture, Above, for in-flight entertainment, Castlabs demonstrates strong credibility in content protection and streaming innovation.
France
ContentArmor is an avant-garde company that designs, develops, and commercializes best-in-class forensic watermarking solutions for multimedia content. Its award-winning technologies are approved by Hollywood Studios and help copyright owners and rights holders in Sports and Entertainment industries deter piracy. The company leverages more than a decade of R&D and an extensive patent portfolio, and was acquired by Synamedia in 2021 to strengthen its video security portfolio with edge and 5G watermarking. ContentArmor's solutions protect content across post-production, primary distribution, and Premium VOD and Live Sports Events, enabling customers to maximize revenues while securing their content.
United Kingdom
Friend MTS is the leading video cybersecurity and anti-piracy partner for major sports, media, and entertainment organizations. It differentiates itself with an Emmy Award-winning fingerprint-augmented content monitoring system, combined with forensic watermarking and dynamic server blocking technology pioneered alongside a top sports league. The company has resolved over 1.7 million instances of content infringement, transforming content security from a cost center into a revenue stream for broadcasters and streaming services. Its proprietary solutions and data-driven enforcement give buyers a trusted, proven approach to protecting live and on-demand content.
South Korea
INKA Entworks provides content and mobile app security technologies, including DRM interoperability and anti-tampering solutions. Its PallyCon service supports multi-DRM content protection for OTT and e-learning, while App Sealing offers runtime application self-protection (RASP) for mobile apps. The company holds ISO 27001, 27017, and 27018 certifications, demonstrating a strong commitment to information security. In 2025, INKA Entworks announced an $8.2 million investment to drive global expansion and AI-driven product innovation.
Netherlands
Irdeto is the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, protecting revenue, enabling growth, and fighting cybercrime across video entertainment, video games, and smart mobility. With over 50 years of expertise and a portfolio of 454 patents (with 128 pending), Irdeto provides secure streaming, anti-piracy, and monetization solutions for broadcast and OTT platforms. The company also powers smart mobility with Keystone and Irdeto CrossCharge, enabling secure digital access and interoperable EV charging. Irdeto's solutions protect over 6 billion devices globally, serving more than 400 clients across 75+ countries.
Spain
NexPlayer is a market-leading player SDK for premium OTT apps, distinguished by being built entirely on proprietary code rather than open-source software, offering a fully customizable feature set. It is the only video player on the market that combines this non-open-source architecture with an unparalleled level of personalized 24/7 customer support. The SDK includes advanced capabilities such as intelligent ABR, ultra-low latency HLS/DASH live streaming, Widevine DRM, 4K/8K UHD resolution, and ad insertion (VAST, VPAID, VMAP), and supports a wide range of platforms from Android and iOS to Smart TVs, gaming consoles, and VR/AR devices. Trusted by over 200 premium video service providers worldwide—including AT&T, HBO, Sky, and BT—NexPlayer prioritizes user data protection and has integrated its SDK with over 200 premium video service providers globally.
Israel
NOVELSAT-AYECKA is a merged entity providing end-to-end content connectivity solutions for broadcast, broadband, defense, and IoT markets. The company's innovative satellite modems, video processing, and content security technologies enable high-performance data and video delivery across multiple sectors. The January 2025 unification with AYECKA expanded its reach into government and defense, complementing its existing mobile, media, and entertainment capabilities. This combined expertise positions the company as a versatile provider of mission-critical connectivity solutions.
United States
Rightsline is a global IP commerce SaaS platform that provides comprehensive rights and royalties management software for the entire intellectual property lifecycle. The platform differentiates itself by offering 360-degree visibility into rights, royalties, contracts, and sales opportunities, serving industries such as media and entertainment, gaming, publishing, and life sciences. Notable for its acquisition of RSG Media to amplify platform capabilities, Rightsline serves major clients including Amazon, BBC Studios, Spotify, FIFA, Merck, EA, and Hallmark. The company has also launched its fully-hosted Alliant Cloud Platform for managing royalties at scale, demonstrating ongoing innovation in the rights management space.
Shaka Player is an open-source JavaScript library that enables adaptive bitrate streaming of DASH, HLS, and MSS formats directly in browsers using MediaSource Extensions and Encrypted Media Extensions, without any plugins or third-party dependencies. It differentiates itself by supporting offline storage and playback via IndexedDB, making it one of the few player libraries to offer robust offline capabilities on any browser. Backed by Google and widely adopted (over 8,000 GitHub stars and 218,000 weekly npm downloads), it provides a lightweight, standards-based solution that integrates seamlessly into web applications.
United States
Spectra Logic provides scalable and resilient data storage solutions designed for long-term preservation and ransomware resilience. Their portfolio includes tape storage, file and object storage, and comprehensive data management software that integrates with on-premises, cloud, or multi-cloud environments. With over 40 years of storage innovation, they help organizations manage, migrate, and protect their data against modern threats.
United States
Storj provides a decentralized cloud storage platform that leverages a global network of underutilized hard drive space to deliver object storage with performance comparable to major providers like AWS, but at up to 90% lower cost and with dramatically reduced carbon emissions. The platform is built for media, entertainment, and creative production workflows, offering globally distributed storage, advanced compute, and seamless file access for post-production, VFX, streaming, gaming, and AI-driven content creation. Storj differentiates itself through enhanced security and privacy, as data is encrypted client-side and spread across thousands of nodes in over 100 countries, eliminating single points of failure. The company was acquired by Inveniam Capital Partners and has raised $35.4M in total funding, including an initial coin offering, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its decentralized approach.
China
Sumavision is a global leader in video delivery solutions, providing end-to-end systems for broadcast, cable, satellite, internet, mobile, and telco video services. The company differentiates itself through its third-generation digital TV technology and a comprehensive ecosystem that includes conditional access systems, OTT platforms, and remote CMTS solutions. With over 148 million conditional access cards issued and solutions deployed in more than 120 countries, Sumavision has established a strong market presence, particularly in China where it has held the leading position in the DTV head-end market for over nine years. The company's focus on innovation and its integrated approach to cable/wireless broadband for Industry 4.0 further solidify its credibility as a trusted partner for global video service providers.
