How it works
As a software plugin for industry-standard webservers such as Apache and Nginx, Unified Origin allows a webserver to ingest one format (MP4, fragmented MP4, or HLS for VOD). Then it'll package it on-the-fly to all formats, including HbbTV, Progressive, and CMAF. Unified Origin supports all the major DRM systems (Adobe Access, FairPlay, Marlin, PlayReady, and Widevine). Also compatible: AVC, HEVC, HDR, and Dolby Vision.
DRM may come as pre-encrypted content, on-the-fly encryption of clear content, and trans-DRM. Trans-DRM is a unique feature allowing on-the-fly change of DRM using pre-encrypted content. Common Encryption Scheme (CENC) is also supported. Both CENC and trans-DRM give flexibility to DRM and playout format.
Unified Origin supports leading audio technology such as DTS Express, Dolby Digital Plus/Atmos, and HE-AAC v2, along with subtitles and captions. Adding an audio description track, subtitles, and captions using TTML or WebVTT makes your content more accessible.
The additional feature of supporting timed metadata allows for smarter and more flexible streams, enabling even more advanced workflows, such as Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI).
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Key features
Just one workflow
Simplifies support of all your formats
Easy to integrate
Fits seamlessly into existing workflows
Deploy anywhere
Bare metal on-premises, containerized, or in the cloud
Stream everywhere
Delivers your content to a global audience
Main benefits
On-the-fly packaging
All industry-standard playout formats HLS (TS & CMAF), (DVB-)DASH, HbbTV, HDS, and Smooth
Content protection
On-the-fly encryption and support for all major DRM systems with multiple keys and key rotation
High quality experience
Cutting-edge codecs AV1, HEVC, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, DTS:X
Industry-standard ad signalling
SCTE 35-based Dynamic Ad Insertion for Live
Flexible viewing
Enable your customers to replay and restart programs with the press of a button
Licensing
Unified Origin’s annual licensing runs per webserver. DRM is available as a licensed add-on.
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