Overview
This case study examines how BookMyShow, a leading online entertainment ticketing and video streaming platform, enhanced its digital content security through robust DRM and content protection solutions. By partnering with DoveRunner, BookMyShow implemented advanced multi-DRM, key management, and secure packaging technologies to safeguard premium digital content against piracy, unauthorized access, and content leakage. These initiatives helped BookMyShow meet stringent licensing requirements, ensure platform integrity, and deliver a secure and reliable user experience for both ticketing and streaming services.
Challenges
●Multiple files for different resolution which led to increase in storagecapacity.
● Cost was another factor that was a concern for us.
● Support was another challenge with the existing vendor.
● Currently using different packaging solution for Dash & HLS content, which was a tedious process.
Solution
● Conducted a couple of weeks POC to identify the gaps for migration from the existing vendor.
● Discounted AWS marketplace pricing.
● The License Cipher solution helps in securing the keys at our the server side.
● DoveRunner has their own CLI Packager that helps package both Dash & HLS in a single command.
Benefit
DoveRunner’s DRM and content security solutions provided BookMyShow with a comprehensive, automated protection framework, securing digital ticketing assets and premium video content. The integration of multi-DRM support, real-time license delivery, secure key management, and content encryption protected against piracy, unauthorized distribution, and ticket scalping. With compliance to licensing standards and seamless cross-platform content access, BookMyShow enhanced user trust, safeguarded revenue streams, and strengthened its overall platform resilience.
Result
● Concurrent stream limiting and device management prevent account sharing, which can help platforms optimize subscription revenue. (DoveRunner has a exclusive feature to restrict concurrent access)
● Cross platform delivery increases user satisfaction as they can securely access content across their preferred devices without compromising security.
● Many content providers and licensing bodies require specific levels of content security, especially for high-value or exclusive content. Multi-DRM solutions meet these standards, making it easier for streaming platforms to comply with content licensing agreements. (Bookmyshow platform is DRM compliant)
● Time Saving & Simplified packaging method. (from months to days) Bookmyshow is one of the unique platforms globally that has entertainment ticketing service along with video streaming features as well.
