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RMS: Release notes 2025

Alla Blinova
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December 2025

  • RMS API: Live streaming link format update

Live streaming links now use the same domain as VOD content instead of a separate live domain. The new link format aligns with Azure Media Services structure for improved compatibility.

 

  • RMS API: Get Status endpoint for live events

A new Get Status endpoint enables users and applications to check live stream availability before initializing playback. RMS Console uses this endpoint internally, and it's also available for custom player implementations. Developers can implement polling logic against this endpoint to detect when streaming manifests are ready and monitor live event status dynamically.

 

  • Bug fixes and system enhancements

Various bug fixes and performance improvements have been implemented. Network handling has been optimised to reduce connection timeouts.

 

 

November 2025

  • RMS Console: Content Key Policies

RMS Console now supports Content Key Policy configuration for media encryption in the dedicated tab. You can define AES parameters that determine how media streams are packaged and protected. 

 

  • RMS Console: Organization and account selection

RMS Console has a redesigned account selector. Users now select organization > resource group > account. This structure aligns with the Azure resource hierarchy, which allows switching between multiple managed resource groups in the unified RMS Console.

 

RMS now automatically detects and converts Tx3G (3GPP Timed Text) subtitles to WebVTT format for HLS streaming. Multiple subtitle tracks are supported.

 

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements

RMS API and RMS Console have received various bug fixes and security enhancements.

 

 

October 2025

  • RMS Console: Account information

A new Account Information tab is available in Settings for you to provide company contact details. This ensures you'll receive important notifications and can connect with the Ravnur team when necessary.

 

  • SRT live streaming improvements

You can now create unlimited SRT live sources. Ingest URL generation has been improved for a reliable streaming setup.

 

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements

RMS API has received various bug fixes and security enhancements.

 

 

September 2025

The new RMS Console is now available on a new domain at https://apps.ravnur.com. The main admin (owner) performs a one-time deployment linking using the RMS Subscription ID and managed resource group from the Azure managed application. Once linked, all users can manage encoding and streaming workflows through the new RMS Console.

 

  • RMS Console: Live event management

Create and manage live events directly in the RMS Console. Use your encoder (such as OBS) to go live, monitor your stream's status, and use the built-in tools to set up and control your event.

 

  • RMS Console: Support ticket widget

Open support tickets directly from RMS Console. Click the Support icon in the bottom-right corner and submit a request. This makes it easier to reach the Ravnur team when you need assistance.

 

August 2025

  • CopyAllBitrateNonInterleaved preset

A new built-in preset that copies all media streams from the input asset as non-interleaved video and audio output files. This preset can be used to clip an existing asset. RMS now provides 15 total built-in presets.

 

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements

RMS API has received various bug fixes and security enhancements.

 

 

July 2025

PlayReady DRM protection is now available in RMS Console, completing full DRM support alongside Widevine and FairPlay. PlayReady provides content protection for Windows devices and the Microsoft Edge browser. Both RMS API and RMS Console now fully support PlayReady usage.

 

You can now build RMS account creation directly into your own applications and services using the Azure SDK. Instead of creating accounts through the RMS Console, create new RMS accounts using the UI of your application. This eliminates the need for manual account setup.

Request Ravnur to enable account creation via the SDK before using this functionality.

 

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements

Both the RMS Console and RMS API have received various bug fixes and security enhancements.

 

 

June 2025

Stitch multiple video segments into a single continuous output using the RMS API.

 

  • Jobs Retry feature

With this release, jobs can resume from the point of failure instead of restarting the entire transcoding process. This reduces resource usage and processing time for failed jobs.

RMS Console has introduced a Retry job button.

 

 

May 2025

A complete guide series covering the encoding workflow and encryption process using the RMS Console. The RMS Console provides a user-friendly interface to manage and test the RMS API.

 

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements

Improved RMS encoding resilience, enhanced security, improved Event Grid message delivery notifications, and performance optimizations. Fixed audio transcoding jobs to always show the correct status.

 

 

April 2025

 

  • HDR-to-SDR conversion

    RMS now supports automatic HDR-to-SDR tone mapping for video processing. This feature converts HDR content to SDR colorspace while removing all HDR metadata (including smpte2084), making content compatible with adaptive streaming platforms. Contact Ravnur to start using the HDR-to-SDR conversion.

 

  • Bug fixes and security enhancements

Both the RMS Console and RMS API have received various bug fixes and security enhancements.

 

 

March 2025

The redesigned interface provides better visibility and control over API credentials. Use the improved API Key Management tab to create and track API keys.

 

The RMS Console now allows creating transforms directly within the interface. It is possible to select one of the 14 built-in presets or to create custom transforms.

 

 

February 2025

      • AES Encryption support - preview AES-encrypted media assets within the Console.
      • DRM protection support - native support for Widevine and FairPlay DRM streaming. PlayReady Console playback support is released in July.

 

  • RMS Console Asset blobs display improvements - view and download individual media components (transcoded files, thumbnails, subtitles) directly from the Asset details page.

 

  • AKS Version Upgrade

RMS infrastructure upgraded to Azure Kubernetes Service version 1.31.2 across all environments.

 

 

January 2025

The new RMS Console provides a modern interface for managing your media workflows. It matches the capabilities of AMSE while adding helpful features for RMS users.

 

A new guide series explaining how to set up and manage custom domains and CDN for your streaming endpoints.

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