Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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Concurrency Control

Concurrency Control limits how many simultaneous streams an account can play.

What is Concurrency Control?

Concurrency Control restricts the number of devices or streams that can play content at the same time under a single account.

Why Concurrency Control matters in OTT platforms

It protects subscription revenue, prevents credential sharing, and enforces plan-based rules.

How Concurrency Control works in practice

The platform checks active playback sessions before starting a new stream. If limits are exceeded, playback is blocked or an existing session is terminated.

Where Concurrency Control is used

It is enforced during playback start across mobile apps, Smart TVs, and web platforms.