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Modernization and Scalability Enhancement of a Video Streaming Platform
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  2. Modernization and Scalability Enhancement of a Video Streaming Platform

Modernization and Scalability Enhancement of a Video Streaming Platform

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Information technology

Identified Challenges in Existing Streaming Platform Performance and Technology

The client’s current streaming platform struggles with downtime during high traffic periods, unsatisfactory website performance, outdated technology stack, and legacy infrastructure that hinder scalability. These issues impact user trust, hinder feature development, and threaten market competitiveness, especially during peak demand or content releases.

About the Client

A leading media company specializing in niche streaming services seeking to modernize its platform for improved stability, scalability, and user experience.

Goals for Platform Modernization and Performance Optimization

  • Rebuild the streaming platform with a focus on long-term stability, scalability, and innovation.
  • Minimize and eliminate downtime during high traffic, including during new releases.
  • Enhance overall website performance and user experience.
  • Prepare the platform architecture for handling increased traffic volume and future feature integration.
  • Implement continuous deployment pipelines for faster, reliable delivery of new features.
  • Support ongoing maintenance and platform enhancements aligned with growth strategy.

Core Functional Capabilities for the New Streaming Platform

  • Migration from legacy technology stack to modern frameworks such as Node.js for backend and React for frontend.
  • Implementation of microservices architecture for modularity and scalability.
  • Integration of cloud infrastructure for auto-scaling, load balancing, and disaster recovery.
  • Advanced recommendation engine leveraging user behavior data for personalized content suggestions.
  • Creation of a separate testing environment for reliable deployment and quality assurance.
  • Automated CI/CD pipelines for streamlined development, testing, and deployment workflows.
  • Database optimization for high concurrency, low latency, and efficient data management.

Selected Technologies and Architectural Approaches

Node.js for backend development
React for frontend interface
Cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS) for scalability and reliability
Microservices architecture
GitLab CI for automation of builds, testing, and deployments
Autoscaling in cloud environment for traffic demand management
DDoS and attack detection via Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Essential External System Integrations

  • Content recommendation engine
  • In-app purchase and smart TV purchasing systems
  • Customer support and ticketing platform (e.g., Zendesk)
  • Safety protocols such as 3DSecure for secure transactions
  • Live streaming channels (e.g., Twitch) for content diversification

Performance, Security, and Scalability Expectations

  • Zero downtime during new feature releases and high traffic periods
  • Platform responsiveness optimized for diverse devices including Smart TVs and mobile apps
  • High availability architecture to ensure continuous service uptime
  • Robust security measures including attack detection and prevention
  • Scalable database and cache systems supporting growing user base

Projected Business Benefits from System Modernization

The platform’s transformation is expected to significantly enhance performance and reliability, enabling the client to handle increased traffic volumes and feature rollouts seamlessly. This will strengthen user trust, improve customer satisfaction, and support business growth, ultimately positioning the client as a market leader with resilient, innovative streaming capabilities.

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