The EvoStream Media Server is tailored for cloud deployments. Operating a Media Streaming Service in the cloud is great for many reasons: eliminating capital costs, eliminating hardware maintenance cost, immediate deployments, etc… You can do so much with the EvoStream Media Server in the cloud:
Features
Content Distribution
Set your content free! Whether you are a Broadcaster, an OTT content provider, or operating a surfing camera website, you will be able to find the right mix of scale and cost to meet your unique needs. Rapidly deploy an online streaming solution in the cloud with the EvoStream Media Server!
Networked Digital Video Recorder (NDVR/NVR)
Provide access to your customer’s security cameras, action sports cameras, drones and more through an integrated NVR system. Stream live, low-latency, video. Record video and play it back later. Even provide true DVR functionality, allowing users to seek backwards in time during live video playback.
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Service
Operate your own CDN! Provide a place for users to push their video and build a community around that content. Reach users on any device and on any screen. Monetize with Ad insertion or put premium content behind a paywall.
Load Balancing
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Web Services
Provide an extensible backend to manage your load balancing strategy
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Lazy Pull
Allows you to only forward content when there is a current active viewer, hugely reducing overall bandwidth
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Auto Forwarding
To your different POPs to maintain content continuity
Content Monetization
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Paywalls
Can be easily integrated into the EMS to ensure only your paying customers can access your premium content
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Ad Insertion
Included for no additional fee. Use Server Side Playlists to schedule ad playback or even insert content on the fly.
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Water Marking
Can be used to both protect your content but to also introduce incentives to your customers to purchase paid services. Watermarking is great in “Freemium” product models.
Secure Content
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Stream Aliasing
Gives you complete control over who can view your content and when.
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Verimatrix DRM
Fully integrated for securing your HLS streams
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Encryption
HLS AES encryption provides a secure way of encrypting your content without having to pay for an external DRM service. RTMPS provides secure encrypted connections with Flash players
Edge Transcoding
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Transcoder
Included with every EvoStream Media Server License. Create lower resolution copies of your stream for true adaptive bitrate streaming.
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Protocols
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS): iOS, Android, Safari
Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP (DASH): MPEG-DASH
HTTP Dynamic Streaming (HDS): Adobe Air, Flash
Microsoft Smooth Streaming (MSS): Silverlight, Windows Phone
Adaptive RTMP: Select Flash Players