Kiora

Kiora, developed by ExpressPlay, is a secure offline streaming solution specifically designed for travel and in-transit content services. According to the vendor, this product caters to small to large enterprises in various industries, including travel and hospitality, airlines, in-vehicle entertainment providers, hotels and resorts, as well as public hotspots. Kiora aims to securely deliver and playback premium content in environments with limited internet access, addressing the needs of travelers and on-the-go users.

Key Features

Secure Offline Streaming: Kiora offers a multi-DRM solution that, according to the vendor, enables secure content delivery and offline playback in environments with limited internet access. It is specifically designed for travel and hospitality applications such as in-flight entertainment (IFE), ensuring the protection of content delivery and playback even in offline environments. Additionally, Kiora facilitates the licensing of UHD 4K and other premium content for DRM-protected on-demand services.

Studio Trusted Security: The inclusion of the studio trusted Marlin DRM, along with Google Widevine and Apple FairPlay Streaming, allows Kiora to meet the requirements of MovieLabs' Enhanced Content Protection specification, as claimed by the vendor. This feature enables businesses to license premium and rights-managed content for secure offline streaming, ensuring a high level of content security.

Choice of ExpressPlay SDKs or Native DRM Clients: Kiora provides the flexibility to choose between ExpressPlay Binary SDKs or Native DRM Clients. According to the vendor, the ExpressPlay Binary SDK for Android allows playback of protected HLS and MPEG-DASH content, even on devices without native DRM support. Similarly, the ExpressPlay Binary SDK for iOS enables playback of protected content on iOS devices. Additionally, the ExpressPlay Source SDK supports playback of protected content in smart TVs and STBs.

Secure Content Distribution in Limited Access Environment: Kiora supports offline streaming in environments with limited internet access, making it suitable for businesses operating in remote or in-transit locations. The vendor claims that Kiora effectively manages license keys, allowing authorized users to securely access premium and rights-managed content. Kiora complies with the necessary security requirements for limited access and offline environments.

Marlin DRM: Kiora utilizes the Marlin DRM, co-founded by industry leaders such as Intertrust, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, and Sony. According to the vendor, this DRM solution is compatible with popular operating systems, codecs, file formats, and delivery networks. It supports various content distribution models, including streaming, multicast, broadcast, and download for offline playback.

Entertainment On-the-Go Use Cases: Kiora caters to a wide range of entertainment on-the-go use cases. For in-flight entertainment, it enables secure distribution of DRM-protected content without requiring upstream connectivity. In-vehicle entertainment is made possible with Kiora, allowing users to enjoy secure offline streaming and playback on their own video devices in car, bus, and train environments. Additionally, Kiora enables secure video streaming in Wi-Fi hotspots for hospitality establishments, hospitals, army bases, and more.

Webcast: Introduction to Marlin DRM: Kiora offers a webcast that provides an in-depth introduction to the Marlin DRM specification. This webcast covers the creation and growth of Marlin DRM, showcasing examples from global deployments and innovative commercial uses, according to the vendor. It serves as a valuable resource for businesses looking to understand the capabilities and benefits of Marlin DRM.

Related Products: In addition to Kiora, ExpressPlay offers other related products that complement and enhance content protection and distribution. ExpressPlay DRM is a cloud-based multi-DRM service that supports all major DRMs and scales for major live events. ExpressPlay XCA is a cloud-based service specifically designed for protecting broadcast TV content using the Marlin DRM. ExpressPlay Anti-Piracy and Watermarking incorporates web piracy monitoring and legal enforcement for linear, live event, and VOD content.