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Development of a Highly Scalable Multiplatform Live Video Streaming Solution for OTT Providers
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Development of a Highly Scalable Multiplatform Live Video Streaming Solution for OTT Providers

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Identified Challenges in Delivering Secure and Scalable Live TV Streaming

The client faced the need for a flexible, secure, and scalable multiscreen live TV streaming solution to retain and expand their market share in the evolving OTT landscape, supporting seamless operation across iOS and Android devices. They required a system capable of handling increasing user demand while ensuring content protection and a polished user experience.

About the Client

A large digital TV or telecommunications company aiming to expand its OTT streaming offerings with secure, user-friendly live TV solutions for multi-device access.

Goals for Developing a Robust Multiplatform Live TV Streaming Platform

  • Implement a secure, end-to-end live TV streaming system supporting iOS and Android devices.
  • Design a highly scalable backend infrastructure capable of accommodating a growing user base.
  • Deliver a clean, customizable, white-label user interface to enable easy rebranding by content providers.
  • Support rich OTT features including live channel streaming, personalized channel lists, EPG, timeshift, and startover functionality.
  • Ensure high reliability and security compliance to prevent content piracy and unauthorized access.
  • Facilitate early prototype delivery within a short development cycle to enable stakeholder feedback and iterative improvements.

Core Functional Requirements for Multiplatform Live TV Streaming System

  • Multiplatform support for iOS and Android devices.
  • Secure, end-to-end content protection with multi-level security measures.
  • A user interface that is clean, intuitive, and easily rebrandable with client-specific logos and colors.
  • Support for live channel streaming with features like personalized channel lists, an Electronic Program Guide (EPG), timeshift, and startover TV functionality.
  • A scalable backend infrastructure integrated with video encoders and CDN capabilities to handle increasing user demands.
  • Fast deployment of proof-of-concept within a short timeframe to demonstrate core functionalities.
  • Reliable content delivery leveraging proven streaming protocols and security standards.

Preferred Technologies and Architectural Approaches

Java-based backend frameworks (e.g., Spring, Hibernate).
Frontend technologies like HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap.
Mobile SDKs for iOS and Android platforms.
Video encoding and streaming solutions compatible with live TV content (e.g., Harmonic, Envivo).
Caching and distributed data management with Hazelcast.
Web server and proxy configurations using Nginx and Jetty.
Database management with MySQL.

External Systems and Services Integrations

  • Video encoders and CDN providers for live content delivery.
  • EPG data sources for program scheduling.
  • Content security modules for DRM and rights management.
  • Analytics and monitoring tools for performance and security oversight.

Key Non-Functional Requirements and Metrics

  • Scalability to support millions of concurrent users.
  • High availability and reliability to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Robust security measures to prevent content piracy and unauthorized access.
  • Responsive user interface with smooth operation across all supported devices.
  • Quick response times and efficient load handling during peak usage.

Anticipated Business Benefits of the Live TV Solution

By implementing this scalable, secure, and feature-rich live TV platform, the client is expected to enhance user engagement, expand their OTT market share, and enable rapid deployment of new features. The solution will support increased viewership volumes, facilitate effective content protection, and enable the client to establish a competitive edge in the digital TV and OTT space, similar to proven industry outcomes of early delivery and high reliability.

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