Softment

Industries

Media & Streaming

Video streaming platforms, content management systems, and media distribution. Built for United States teams with Americas overlap (EST/PST-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 (US)

For US teams, we build with auditability in mind: clear access boundaries, least-privilege roles, and reviewable operational controls.

We can align delivery with SOC 2 / ISO-friendly practices (without claiming certification): evidence-ready logs, secure-by-default config, and clear ownership.

  • SOC 2 / ISO-friendly implementation patterns (no certification claims)
  • Least-privilege access and permission boundaries
  • Security review checklists for auth, payments, and data flows
  • PII-safe logging + incident response playbooks (on request)
  • Retention and deletion flows where required
  • NDA + vendor onboarding docs on request

Timezone & Collaboration (Americas)

We support teams across the Americas with meeting windows that work for EST/CST/MST/PST.

We keep delivery predictable with weekly milestones, concise async updates, and written decisions to reduce calendar load.

  • Americas overlap with EST/PST-friendly windows
  • Async-first updates with written decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos + change control
  • Fast turnaround on blockers and clarifications
  • Clear owner per workstream and escalation path

Engagement & Procurement (US)

US-friendly engagement structure: clear SOWs, milestone billing, and invoice cadence that fits typical procurement workflows.

If you need vendor onboarding artefacts, we can provide security posture summaries and delivery process documentation.

  • USD invoicing and milestone-based payment schedules
  • SOW + scope lock options for fixed-scope work
  • Time-and-materials for evolving requirements
  • Procurement-ready documentation on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (US)

We ship with a security-first checklist and performance budgets—so releases stay stable under real traffic.

Expect clean PRs, reviewable changes, and production-ready testing from day one.

  • Threat-aware checks for auth, roles, and sensitive data flows
  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + critical path smoke tests
  • Performance budgets (Core Web Vitals-minded) and bundle checks
  • Structured logging + error tracking hooks (Sentry-ready)
  • Rollback-safe releases and clear release notes
Ready to start?

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