Companies in Production Hardware focused on Content Protection & DRM.
7 companies
United Kingdom
Adder Technology is a global leader in high-performance IP KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) connectivity solutions, enabling real-time control and management of distributed IT systems across mission-critical environments. The company's portfolio includes KVM switches, extenders, and matrix technology that deliver unparalleled flexibility, cost savings, and resiliency for industries such as broadcast, transport, government, and post-production. Adder's products are trusted by world-renowned organizations like Heathrow Airport, Skywalker Sound, and Illumination Entertainment, and its Secure KVM solutions are used by military and government agencies worldwide. In December 2025, Adder transitioned to majority employee ownership via an Employee-Ownership Trust (EOT), reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation and its people.
United Kingdom
Disk Archive Corporation differentiates itself with its ALTO platform, a high-density, enterprise-class offline data archive that serves as an alternative to traditional robotic tape libraries and expensive clustered RAID storage. The company's technology is based on fully spun-down commodity disks, enabling ultra-low power consumption and extended disk life, with user-defined replication for scalable security. ALTO integrates with over 30 leading media management and archive management technology partners, and is trusted by major broadcasters and archives worldwide for protecting valuable digital heritage. The platform scales to 1 EiB in a single device and supports Century-class data life, addressing the needs of film, television, legal evidence, military, medical, and forensic data preservation markets.
United States
DoveRunner provides a cloud-based, end-to-end content security platform for OTT, VOD, and edtech platforms, offering Multi-DRM, forensic watermarking, and app security solutions. Built on AWS and CloudFront CDNs, it enables secure streaming without complex infrastructure. It introduced the industry's first SaaS-based forensic watermarking service in 2019 and now integrates transcoding, packaging, and DRM in a single workflow. Trusted by over 200 customers globally, DoveRunner differentiates through its simplified, pay-as-you-use content protection services.
Germany
Hiltron Communications is a European system integrator, manufacturer, and distributor specializing in satellite communication and wireless broadcast solutions. The company differentiates itself through its proprietary HCS controller platform, which powers its antenna control, de-icing control, and redundancy monitoring units, as well as its HMAM motorized antenna mount for dishes up to 4.9 meters. Hiltron also offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including full system design, installation, project management, and 24/7 support, backed by its ISO 9001:2015 certification. With over 45 years of industry experience, Hiltron serves satellite operators, broadcasters, and telecom organizations worldwide.
Germany
ND SatCom supplies secure, carrier-grade satellite communication networks for government, defence, broadcast, and telecom sectors, operating in over 200 transnational networks across 150+ countries. Its flagship SKYWAN MF-TDMA VSAT platform enables fully meshed, IP-based broadband networks, and the company demonstrated its next-generation SKYWAN 7X system in 2024. The company also markets the SKYRAY car-roof antenna subsystem, which became a market leader within three years of launch, and provides comprehensive SNG vehicles, uplink components, and transponder management software. With over three decades of experience and more than 150 highly qualified staff, ND SatCom delivers custom-engineered, turnkey solutions for critical communications worldwide.
United States
Qualstar is the last independent manufacturer of magnetic tape libraries, offering air-gapped solutions that provide inherent ransomware protection for long-term data retention. Unlike competitors, Qualstar avoids slot licensing fees, reducing the total cost of ownership for archive storage. The company's 2002 acquisition of N2Power expanded its expertise into high-efficiency open-frame power supplies, complementing its core data storage business. With over 40 years of tape integration experience and a global footprint, Qualstar delivers cost-effective, reliable storage for customers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
United States
Samsung for Business provides enterprise-grade mobile devices, displays, and IT infrastructure with integrated Knox security—a defense-grade platform that protects data from the chip up. Its portfolio includes industry-specific solutions for healthcare, retail, finance, and government, backed by managed mobility services and Samsung Business Financing to simplify large-scale deployments. The company’s business division leverages decades of hardware innovation and strategic partnerships to deliver end-to-end workflows, not just devices. Samsung’s breadth of certified enterprise solutions and direct support model differentiates it from general consumer device vendors.
