Custos Media Technologies was spun out of the prestigious MIH Media Lab at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, in 2013. The underlying technology was invented by an experienced cross-disciplinary team specialising in signal processing, distribution systems, cryptocurrency, machine learning, and media and behavioural economics. Since then the team has grown to include various experts in the fields of watermarking technology, the economics of piracy, and the use of decentralised systems and the Bitcoin blockchain.

In early 2016, Custos launched the first version of its product, that is now called Screener Copy. Custos needed a way to demonstrate the blockchain tracking technology that it developed and patented. The first version of Screener Copy had very basic functionality: Users could upload their movies, Custos would watermark it with the Custos tracking technology, and then send out the copies to the intended recipients. Since then, Custos has developed a full stack of modular products that can be combined to meet the needs of a range of media customers in different markets and regions.

Solutions

Video Security and DRM
Stop your video content from being pirated.

EdTech Content Protection
Prevent your educational content from being shared online.

Enterprise Document Security
Protect your organisation against damaging data leaks.