Samsung signs up BuyDRM for TV Plus content security

Samsung has agreed a deal with BuyDRM to provide streaming security for its Samsung TV Plus FAST platform.

Samsung TV Plus provides Samsung smart TV and Samsung Galaxy mobile device users with access to more than 200 channels and a growing VOD library across 23 countries.

The platform will utilise BuyDRM’s KeyOS content security platform for premium video content. The tech comes with studio approved multi-DRM and watermarking technologies that safeguard the distribution of high value video content.

Christopher Levy, BuyDRM CEO and founder, said: “Samsung TV Plus has a strong position in the AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) marketplace with some of the most popular content, which is easily available to stream on consumers’ smart TVs and mobile devices. As the global leader in streaming security for AVOD, BuyDRM is proud to deliver to such a leading global brand the DRM necessary to continue to scale its superior AVOD platform.”

Thierry Souche, CTO at OVHcloud, the parent company of BuyDRM, said: “BuyDRM and OVHcloud are uniquely positioned to serve the high-availability and scaling needs that Samsung TV Plus requires. With BuyDRM and OVHcloud at the helm, Samsung TV Plus can focus on scaling their reach while ensuring its streaming security.”