Softment

Industries

Media & Streaming

Video streaming platforms, content management systems, and media distribution. Built for Australia teams with APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly).

Timeline5-7 weeks
ComplianceDMCA

What We Build

Solutions we deliver

Video streaming platforms

Podcast hosting platforms

Content management systems

Live streaming platforms

Music streaming apps

Video-on-demand platforms

Content creator platforms

Media analytics platforms

Features

Common features

Video upload and encoding

Adaptive bitrate streaming

Content organization and playlists

User subscriptions

Content recommendations

Live streaming capabilities

Comment and engagement features

Content monetization

Analytics dashboards

Mobile apps

DRM and content protection

Multi-language support

Compliance

Security & compliance

DMCAGDPRContent licensing

Tech Stack

Recommended stack

Next.jsNode.jsPostgreSQLMux/VimeoAWS MediaConvert

Timeline

Typical timelines

1
2-3 weeks

Discovery

Requirements gathering and architecture design

2
5-7 weeks

Build

Development, testing, and iterative feedback

3
2-3 weeks

Launch

Deployment, optimization, and handoff

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We use services like Mux, Vimeo, or AWS MediaConvert for video processing and streaming. We implement adaptive bitrate streaming, progress tracking, and playback controls.

Yes. We integrate with services like Mux Live, AWS IVS, or build custom solutions using WebRTC. We handle live chat, viewer counts, and recording.

We implement DRM, watermarking, access controls, and geographic restrictions. We can integrate with DRM providers like Widevine, FairPlay, or PlayReady.

Yes. We build subscription models, pay-per-view, advertising integration, and creator revenue sharing. We handle payment processing and revenue distribution.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (AU)

For Australian teams, we keep privacy and data-handling explicit: access boundaries, safe logging, and clear retention policies.

We can support residency-sensitive designs (where feasible) and document data flows for stakeholder review.

  • Privacy Act-aware delivery posture (generic, no legal claims)
  • Documented data flows and access boundaries
  • Retention/deletion options where required
  • PII-safe logging and least-privilege defaults
  • NDA and DPA templates available on request

Timezone & Collaboration (APAC)

We support APAC collaboration with AEST/AEDT-friendly meeting windows and async progress updates.

We keep momentum with weekly milestones, crisp priorities, and predictable release planning.

  • APAC overlap with AEST/AEDT windows
  • Async-first updates and written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and scope control
  • Release planning with staged rollouts
  • Clear escalation path for blockers

Engagement & Procurement (AU)

We can structure engagements with clear scope, milestones, and invoicing that fits common procurement expectations.

If you need a lightweight vendor onboarding pack, we can provide delivery process notes and security posture summaries.

  • AUD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing for fixed-scope work
  • Time-and-materials for evolving scope
  • Procurement-friendly documentation on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (APAC)

With APAC teams, async clarity matters: written decisions, stable releases, and test coverage that prevents regressions.

We use performance budgets and release checklists so handoffs stay smooth across timezones.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Release checklist + rollback plan for production launches
  • Security checklist for auth and sensitive data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want to scope this properly?

Book a page call with Australia timezone overlap (APAC overlap (AEST/AEDT-friendly)). AUD-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.