Softment

Industries

Media & Streaming

Video streaming platforms, content management systems, and media distribution. Built for United Kingdom teams with UK/EU overlap (GMT/BST-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 (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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