# Streaming Providers in ProteanCMS

ProteanCMS currently supports **Azure Media Services** as its primary streaming provider. Azure Media Services offers a highly scalable and secure platform for delivering high-quality video content. Whether you're hosting video tutorials, streaming live events, or providing on-demand video services, Azure Media integrates seamlessly with the ProteanCMS platform.

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## Table of Contents
- [Azure Media Services](#azure-media-services)
- [Comparison Table](#comparison-table)

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## Azure Media Services
[Azure Media Services Website](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/media-services/)

Azure Media Services is a cloud-based media workflow platform that enables live and on-demand video streaming. It provides high-definition video across a range of devices and platforms with adaptive streaming technologies.

### **Key Features**:
- **Live and On-Demand Streaming**: Easily deliver live broadcasts and pre-recorded video content.
- **Adaptive Bitrate Streaming**: Automatically adjust video quality based on the viewer's internet speed and device capabilities.
- **Security**: Includes DRM (Digital Rights Management) for content protection, encryption, and token authentication to control access.
- **Scalability**: Capable of handling a large number of concurrent streams, making it perfect for both small websites and large enterprises.
- **Encoding and Indexing**: Azure Media Services provides a wide range of video encoding options, including H.264 and VP9, for optimal video delivery.
- **Global Content Delivery Network (CDN)**: Videos are distributed globally through Azure’s CDN, ensuring fast delivery to users no matter where they are.
- **Analytics**: Gain insights into your streaming traffic, viewer engagement, and video performance.

> **Tip:** Azure Media Services is a great choice for businesses looking for a reliable, scalable, and secure platform to host and stream their video content globally.

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## Comparison Table

| Provider            | Streaming Types           | Adaptive Bitrate | DRM Support    | Best For                     | Analytics          | Global CDN   |
|---------------------|---------------------------|------------------|----------------|------------------------------|--------------------|--------------|
| **Azure Media Services** | Live, On-Demand           | Yes              | Yes            | Global streaming for businesses| Yes                | Yes          |

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### Additional Considerations:
- **Cost Efficiency**: Azure Media Services operates on a pay-as-you-go pricing model, meaning you only pay for the bandwidth and storage you use. This can be cost-effective for both small and large-scale video streaming projects.
- **Integration with ProteanCMS**: Azure Media seamlessly integrates into ProteanCMS, allowing for simple management of video libraries, live streams, and content protection directly from the CMS interface.

> **Note:** Azure Media Services supports **video content protection** at various levels, making it the preferred option for businesses that need to secure their intellectual property.

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- [Back to Creating Providers](/Full-Stack-Developer-Guide/Creating-Providers)

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