CDSA Value Proposition

The Content Delivery and Storage Association (CDSA) is the worldwide forum advocating the innovative and responsible delivery and storage of entertainment, software, and information content.

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Content Security Through CDSA Certification

The cornerstone of the CDSA membership are its industry-acclaimed and market proven content protection standards.  These include:

Anti-Piracy and Compliance Programs (APCP) – More than 100 media creation, manufacturing, and distribution facilities worldwide participate in CDSA’s Anti-Piracy and Compliance Programs, which are supported and endorsed by the intellectual property community, its supply chain partners and government enforcement agencies.Program standards are designed to provide content supply chain security at each site through comprehensive security risk management assessments and ongoing audits by independent ISO accredited auditors.

• Post-Production Security – Developed for Post-Production sites as third-party certification and value-added service for content owners. Includes risk assessment and management of physical parameters, electronic systems and production facilities.
• Copyright and Licensing Verification – Developed at the request of content owners and media manufacturers to standardize and verify processes used to prevent piracy through unauthorized manufacturing and distribution.
• Supply Chain Content Protection and Security - Developed for risk assessment and management of physical parameters, electronic systems and environments at virtually all supply chain sites. Also acts as a valueadded adjunct to the existing Copyright and Licensing Verification certification for media manufacturers.
• Digital Download Security – Requested by content owners to protect their assets, products and income along the Digital Download Supply Chain through certification of organizations providing services.

Packaging and Materials Certification and Standards

CDSA uses independent testing laboratories to certify plastic DVD boxes as being free of hazardous materials. Program participants receive public acknowledgement of their Certificate of Compliance. This assures storage and delivery providers of safety at all points in the supply chain, including product disposal.

• Initial certification lasts 12 months,
• Program continuation lasts 12 months.

To learn more and take advantage of CDSA’s standard and certificate programs, visit: www.contentdeliveryandstorage.org/standards

Content Security Through CDSA Certification

Through its partnership with MESA, CDSA members gain the opportunity to network and learn from other companies in order to gain a complete understanding of the challenges and business issues and needs you face today.

For 40 years, CDSA (formerly the IRMA, International Recording Media Association) has been the source of critical information in times of uncertainty and change and the most relevant meeting place for face-to-face and one-on-one meetings about specific issues of mutual interest and concern. CDSA provides a unique opportunity for you to network across all sectors of the industry and with the content community that drives the businesses of the CDSA membership. As such, it provides business incubation and innovation opportunities that its competitors cannot.

Industry executives need to stay abreast of technology, yet you are also pinched for time. CDSA’s information products answer your needs perfectly, with daily headline news and a publication that is easy to scan for your specialty’s focus.

Information & News

Daily News Portal – Selected headlines from news sources around the world are automatically sent to CDSA Members each weekday. Information critical to the fields of content, delivery, and storage allows you to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and industry news to impact your business now and in the future.

M&E Journal Magazine – Published twice a year, CDSA members receive advertising and editorial consideration in this MESA-published industry resource. nsightful analysis and commentary on important business and technology trends are delivered as executive summaries to save you time and make decisions easier.

Networking & Events

CDSA Online Member Directory – Network with colleagues or connect with business partners around the world to share success stories, tactical strategies, or ask general questions. CDSA Members enjoy access to this comprehensive listing of member companies who represent the major suppliers, products, and services for all areas of the content delivery and storage industry.

CDSA Media Market Intelligence Summit – Get the latest research on market trends and analysis, gain information from competing market researchers, and network with senior executives from across industry sectors. Demonstrate your industry leadership and increase your visibility by participating as a leader, contributor, or sponsor.

CDSA Membership Meetings – Join your executive colleagues from across industry sectors in focused discussions on major challenges facing our industry. CDSA joins the overall general sessions and workshops at all MESA meetings worldwide, and also co-locates its own executive members-only sessions on issues of prime importance at these popular industry gatherings.

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• Mission Statement

  
  

CDSA, the Content Delivery & Storage Association, is the worldwide forum advocating the innovative and responsible delivery and storage of entertainment, software and information content

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