Market Overview:
The global content protection market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for digital content and rising concerns over piracy and copyright infringement. The market is segmented on the basis of type, application, and region. On the basis of type, DRM is expected to hold a major share in the global content protection market owing to its ability to protect digital content from unauthorized access and copying. CAS is also expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period due its ability restrict viewership or use of digital media based on subscription or other criteria set by service providers or copyright holders. Watermarking technology is also anticipated to grow rapidly during the forecast period as it can be used for both protecting media files as well as tracing their source in case of any infringement incidents. On the basis of application, internet services are estimated ot account for a major share in terms revenue generated by global content protection solutions owing increased adoption rates across various industry verticals such as banking & financial services, retail & ecommerce, travel & hospitality etc.
Product Definition:
Content protection is a technology that is used to protect digital content from being copied and distributed without authorization. It can be used to protect music, movies, software, and other types of digital content. The importance of content protection is that it helps to ensure that the creators of digital content are compensated for their work. Without it, people could easily copy and distribute protected content without paying for it.
Digital Rights Management (DRM):
DRM is a technology that helps to restrict or limit access to certain parts of media files, such as videos and music, by allowing only authorized users to view or listen. It also prevents the unauthorized re-use of content. The purpose is to ensure premium quality content is not accessible through illegal channels.
The Content Protection market size was valued at USD 1,252 million in 2015 and it's expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% from 2016 - 2024.
Conditional Access System (CAS):
Conditional access system (CAS) is a security-based technology that allows the content owners to distribute authorized content only to paying customers. It helps in restricting the free viewing of advertisements and prevents piracy. The technology uses digital rights management software, which is designed for home or business users with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones or connected devices to access subscription-based services over the internet.
The Content Protection market size was valued at USD 1.91 billion in 2016.
Application Insights:
The internet services segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 50% in 2017. The internet has become a vital medium for accessing, sharing and disseminating information. With the advent of technology, the distribution channel of media content on internet has increased manifold. However, there is a rising concern about copyrighted materials being disseminated without permission or payment to the rightful owners. This trend is expected to increase content protection requirements in future which will drive demand over next eight years especially for media content protection purposes.
Media Content Protection (MCP) solutions are widely used by various industries such as film studios, record labels and music publishers among others to protect their intellectual property rights including copyrights.
Regional Analysis:
The North American regional market dominated the global content protection market in 2016 and accounted for over 35% of the total revenue share. The growth can be attributed to various factors such as early adoption of technologies, high disposable income, and increasing demand for digital services. Furthermore, growing use of portable devices coupled with rising consumer awareness regarding security issues is expected to drive industry growth over the forecast period.
Asia Pacific is estimated to be one of the fastest-growing regions during the forecast period owing to rapid technological advancements coupled with increased spending on media content across emerging countries such as India and China. In addition, favorable government initiatives aimed at promoting e-commerce are anticipated to fuel industry expansion over next eight years.
In Europe region there was a significant increase in sales tax on digital goods from 6% (19%)to 7%.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for premium content: The increasing demand for premium content is one of the key growth drivers for the global content protection market. This is because the need to protect premium content from unauthorized access and use is high, as it can result in revenue losses.
- Proliferation of connected devices: The proliferation of connected devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, is another key growth driver for the global content protection market. This is because with more connected devices comes a greater need to protect data and digital assets across these devices.
- Rising security concerns: The rising security concerns among businesses and consumers alike are another key growth driver for the global content protection market. This is because with an increase in cyber threats, there is a greater need to deploy robust security solutions that can protect digital assets from unauthorized access or theft.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Content Protection Market Research Report
By Type
Digital Rights Management (DRM), Conditional Access System (CAS), Watermarking, Others
By Application
Internet Services, Media Content, Others
By Companies
Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Dell EMC, Ericsson, Adobe Systems, China Digital TV Holding, ZTE, Verimatrix, Digimarc, Irdeto, Kudelski Group, Sony, Verance, BS Conditional Access Systems, Conax, ARRIS International, Wellav Technologies
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
236
Number of Tables & Figures
166
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Content Protection Market Report Segments:
The global Content Protection market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Digital Rights Management (DRM), Conditional Access System (CAS), Watermarking, Others
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Internet Services, Media Content, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Cisco Systems
- Microsoft
- Google
- Apple
- Dell EMC
- Ericsson
- Adobe Systems
- China Digital TV Holding
- ZTE
- Verimatrix
- Digimarc
- Irdeto
- Kudelski Group
- Sony
- Verance
- BS Conditional Access Systems
- Conax
- ARRIS International
- Wellav Technologies
Highlights of The Content Protection Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Digital Rights Management (DRM)
- Conditional Access System (CAS)
- Watermarking
- Others
- By Application:
- Internet Services
- Media Content
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Content Protection Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Content protection is a security feature that helps to protect the content of an electronic document or file from unauthorized access. It can be used to prevent people from viewing, copying, or printing the content of a document without first obtaining permission from the author.
Some of the major companies in the content protection market are Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Google, Apple, Dell EMC, Ericsson, Adobe Systems, China Digital TV Holding, ZTE, Verimatrix, Digimarc, Irdeto, Kudelski Group, Sony, Verance, BS Conditional Access Systems, Conax, ARRIS International, Wellav Technologies.
The content protection market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Content Protection Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Content Protection Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Content Protection Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Content Protection Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Content Protection Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Content Protection Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Content Protection Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Digital Rights Management (DRM)
5.2.2 Conditional Access System (CAS)
5.2.3 Watermarking
5.2.4 Others
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Internet Services
6.2.2 Media Content
6.2.3 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Content Protection Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Content Protection Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Digital Rights Management (DRM)
9.6.2 Conditional Access System (CAS)
9.6.3 Watermarking
9.6.4 Others
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Internet Services
9.10.2 Media Content
9.10.3 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Digital Rights Management (DRM)
10.6.2 Conditional Access System (CAS)
10.6.3 Watermarking
10.6.4 Others
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Internet Services
10.10.2 Media Content
10.10.3 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Digital Rights Management (DRM)
11.6.2 Conditional Access System (CAS)
11.6.3 Watermarking
11.6.4 Others
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Internet Services
11.10.2 Media Content
11.10.3 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Digital Rights Management (DRM)
12.6.2 Conditional Access System (CAS)
12.6.3 Watermarking
12.6.4 Others
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Internet Services
12.10.2 Media Content
12.10.3 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Digital Rights Management (DRM)
13.6.2 Conditional Access System (CAS)
13.6.3 Watermarking
13.6.4 Others
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Internet Services
13.10.2 Media Content
13.10.3 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Content Protection Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Content Protection Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Cisco Systems
14.3.2 Microsoft
14.3.3 Google
14.3.4 Apple
14.3.5 Dell EMC
14.3.6 Ericsson
14.3.7 Adobe Systems
14.3.8 China Digital TV Holding
14.3.9 ZTE
14.3.10 Verimatrix
14.3.11 Digimarc
14.3.12 Irdeto
14.3.13 Kudelski Group
14.3.14 Sony
14.3.15 Verance
14.3.16 BS Conditional Access Systems
14.3.17 Conax
14.3.18 ARRIS International
14.3.19 Wellav Technologies
