Widevine Technologies helps provide video operators with a sense of security. The company is a developer of downloadable content protection, forensic watermarking, and digital copy protection products. Widevine's technologies are used for applications such as transmitting video via Internet Protocol (IP) and for managing digital rights and access. The company's customers include telecommunications, cable, Internet, mobile, and satellite providers. Widevine also provides professional services such as consulting, support, and training. In late 2010 the company agreed to be acquired by Google.