Monday, September 28th, 2009
Stream UK has become one of only six companies worldwide to implement the PlayReady DRM for Silverlight.
Content owners, mobile operators, service providers, and device manufacturers are looking to offer more content to more consumers, through more business models, than ever before. Microsoft PlayReady technology is a content access and protection technology designed to meet these needs for digital entertainment content, products, services, and devices.
Microsoft PlayReady protects content by encrypting data files. There is no need to hide files, make them inaccessible, or put special protection in place when files are transmitted from system to system. In other words, operating system requirements and high-security, file-transport mechanisms are not needed. However, copying a file and giving it to a friend will not enable that friend to use the file if it’s protected by PlayReady. To use an encrypted file, users need a license. This license is the primary way to exercise control over content (the encrypted file). A license is granted to a single client (such as a media player) or a domain (such as a home network). The license will not function on other clients or other domains.
Each license contains rights and restrictions that define exactly how the content may be used and under what conditions. For example, a music file license may enable a “right to play” but restrict the “right to export (burn) to CD.” The license might be valid for the period between October 1, 2009, and November 1, 2009. There may be multiple licenses for a single file. A user will be able to access and use his or her content so long as one of the licenses grants the right, and the restrictions do not prevent access.
Stream UK are a Playready service provider and have the ability to deliver Playready licenses to you or your business. If you wish to discuss Playready please contact us HERE
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Monday, September 14th, 2009
Over the past few weeks Stream UK has been conducting a Customer Satisfaction Survey as part of our Gold partnership with Microsoft.
The survey allows us to understand and act on customer satisfaction and loyalty information and remain competitive in our industry. In this quarter’s survey we also added custom questions to gather feedback on our core products.
27 of our clients participated in the survey and we were pleased with our results. Feedback included: “I can’t think how they can improve their services. I have been using Stream UK for about 4 years now on various projects and they have always been professional and never let me down.” James Howell, Kingshurst and “Overall Gadi and his team have been excellent…” Chris Catling, Delta Tre
All of our clients that participated went into the draw to win a bottle of champagne and the winner is Jonathan Birch from ecancermedicalscience
Thank you to all our clients who took the time to participate in the survey.
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Stream UK are proud to announce that we’ve attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and Streaming Solutions, recognizing Stream UK’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.
As a Gold Certified Partner, Stream UK has demonstrated the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enjoy the closest working relationship with Microsoft and receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the channel.
As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, Stream UK had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.
The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.
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