Logo
  • Cases & Projects
  • Developers
  • Contact
Sign InSign Up

Here you can add a description about your company or product

© Copyright 2025 Makerkit. All Rights Reserved.

Product
  • Cases & Projects
  • Developers
About
  • Contact
Legal
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
Development of a Scalable Video Streaming Platform for Large-Scale Live and On-Demand Content Delivery
  1. case
  2. Development of a Scalable Video Streaming Platform for Large-Scale Live and On-Demand Content Delivery

Development of a Scalable Video Streaming Platform for Large-Scale Live and On-Demand Content Delivery

buildableworks.com
Media

Challenges Faced by Media Organizations in Large-Scale Video Streaming

The client’s existing streaming infrastructure failed to support high concurrency, crashing at approximately 100,000 concurrent viewers, and lacked modern content management capabilities. They needed an updated, scalable system capable of supporting millions of simultaneous viewers, with efficient live video delivery and easy content updates to meet evolving consumer demands.

About the Client

A large media organization seeking to deliver live and on-demand video content to a global audience, requiring high scalability and reliable content management.

Goals for Building a Next-Generation Video Streaming System

  • Ensure reliable delivery of live and on-demand video content to millions of global viewers with minimal downtime.
  • Achieve high scalability to handle spikes of viewers reaching several millions simultaneously.
  • Reduce content turnaround time for updates to under one minute.
  • Enhance multi-device engagement through a modern, dynamic website and accessible applications across various platforms.
  • Create a cost-effective architecture leveraging cloud infrastructure to manage operational costs while maintaining high performance.
  • Establish a robust, content management system that allows easy updates and maintenance of multimedia content.

Core Functional Requirements for the Video Streaming Platform

  • Responsive dynamic website for user interaction
  • Content management system enabling quick content updates
  • Live video streaming with minimal latency and high reliability
  • On-demand video playback capabilities
  • Multi-device and cross-platform compatibility including web, mobile, and smart TV applications
  • Real-time analytics and monitoring tools for viewer engagement and system health
  • Integrations with CDN solutions for global content distribution
  • Secure access controls and content protection mechanisms

Recommended Architectural Technologies and Platforms

HTML/JavaScript/CSS for frontend development
Content management system built with frameworks such as C/.NET/Angular
Cloud storage and hosting via scalable services like Amazon S3 and CDN options such as Amazon CloudFront
Use of cloud-based scalable architecture for handling high traffic loads

External Systems and Content Delivery Integrations

  • CDN services for global video distribution
  • Analytics platforms for real-time viewer insights
  • Content management system for efficient media updates
  • Authentication and access control systems

Critical Non-Functional System Requirements

  • Handle spikes of millions of concurrent viewers with response times under 200 milliseconds
  • Achieve a minimum uptime of 99.99% for high availability
  • Ensure system scalability and performance under increasing load
  • Maintain content security and user privacy

Expected Business Benefits of the Streaming Platform Development

The new scalable video streaming platform is expected to reliably support millions of viewers concurrently, significantly reducing system downtime and response latency. It will enable rapid content updates within one minute, improve user engagement across all devices, and optimize operational costs through cloud infrastructure. Overall, the project aims to enhance audience reach and satisfaction, establishing a robust digital media presence.

More from this Company

Development of an Internal Analytics Dashboard for Healthcare Data Visualization
Development of a Custom Data Visualization and Portal System for Healthcare Analytics and Client Engagement
Development of a Dynamic Survey and Data Visualization Platform for Non-Profit Religious Organizations
Development of an Adaptive Community Resource Access Portal for Non-Profit Organizations
Development of an All-in-One Land Investment Management Platform