EMI's DRM Position in Jeopardy...
It appears that Warner Music has signaled an intention to buy rivals EMI which could be a major blow to the DRM'less future that had been suggested by EMI itself.
This is especially true given Warner Music's position on DRM which is probably one of the more vocal industry voices in retaining DRM, that said Warner makes it clear that interoperability is very important for the consumer.
There are a few hurdles to jump through yet before this deal is signed especially in the areas of assessing the "regulatory and operational risk profile" for both companies. Still, it appears that the trend of industry consolidation is not about to change.
This is especially true given Warner Music's position on DRM which is probably one of the more vocal industry voices in retaining DRM, that said Warner makes it clear that interoperability is very important for the consumer.
There are a few hurdles to jump through yet before this deal is signed especially in the areas of assessing the "regulatory and operational risk profile" for both companies. Still, it appears that the trend of industry consolidation is not about to change.
posted by Nicholas Hadlee at
2:43 PM
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