Adobe announces new software, enables video streaming on iOS

Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced new releases of their streaming video solutions, including Adobe Flash Media Server 4.5 and Flash Access 3.0 software. With Flash Media Server 4.5, media publishers can extend their mobile reach via Flash-enabled devices, with the ability to now deliver video content to Apple’s iPad and iPhone devices. Adobe Flash Access 3.0, a content protection and monetization solution, will enable content owners to deliver on-demand content with studio-level security across a broad range of devices, following the upcoming release of Flash Player 11 and Adobe AIR 3.

Adobe’s software tools will now add streaming to iOS

According to Adobe, their new Flash Media Server 4.5 improves the stability of video streams, decreases load times, and helps manage encoding and bitrates for an improved end-user experience on mobile devices. Flash Media Server 4.5 expands on its mobile delivery options with the addition of iOS support and enables content owners to create HTTP content on the fly to reduce costs brought on by device proliferation. 

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Adobe Flash Access 3.0 is offered at per unit CPM pricing. Pricing for India hasn’t been disclosed, but pricing can be quoted by contacting Adobe. Products can be ordered from here and are available immediately.