While non-proprietary security standards may seem counter-intuitive (how can an open standard provide the right level of security to deliver high value content?), there are multiple benefits and clear value associated with a multi-vendor DRM scheme. These benefits have no doubt been amplified by recent progress on the fronts of multiple standards – plus the dramatically expanding landscape of multiple screens ideal for consuming video content.

DECE and Project Canvas have selected open, non-proprietary DRM standards to secure content in these ground-breaking initiatives, including Marlin.

A key component to any digital TV or video delivery standard are is the ability to generate revenue. Creating the right experience that consumers are willing to pay for will most certainly generate continued innovation.