Build Your Own Video Streaming Empire
Go beyond basic video hosting. We build custom, scalable, and secure OTT platforms that captivate audiences, create new revenue streams, and give you complete control over your content destiny.
Stop Renting. Start Owning.
You have world-class content. But hosting it on third-party platforms means you're building on rented land. You're bound by their rules, their branding, and their revenue models. Launching a custom OTT platform is your declaration of independence. It's about owning your audience, controlling your data, and building a valuable digital asset that puts you in command. The technical hurdles seem daunting—DRM, global CDNs, scalable encoding, diverse monetization—but that's where we come in. We eliminate the complexity, providing a clear, secure, and scalable path to your own streaming service.
Your End-to-End OTT Technology Partner
We don't just build apps; we architect and deploy entire streaming ecosystems. We combine deep technical expertise with enterprise-grade process maturity to de-risk your investment and accelerate your time-to-market.
Unified Platform Ownership
Gain full control over your content, user data, and revenue. We build you a proprietary digital asset, freeing you from the limitations and fees of third-party video platforms.
Enterprise-Grade DRM Security
Protect your valuable content from piracy with studio-approved Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies like Google Widevine and Apple FairPlay, ensuring secure delivery to any device.
Flawless Global Streaming
Deliver buffer-free, low-latency video to audiences anywhere in the world. We architect and implement robust Content Delivery Network (CDN) strategies for optimal performance at scale.
Flexible Monetization Models
You decide how to earn. We integrate any revenue model you need: Subscriptions (SVOD), Advertising (AVOD), Pay-Per-View (TVOD), or hybrid approaches to maximize your ROI.
AI-Powered User Engagement
Increase watch time and reduce churn. We build and integrate sophisticated AI recommendation engines that deliver personalized content suggestions, keeping your viewers hooked.
Infinitely Scalable Architecture
Built on modern cloud-native and serverless principles, your platform automatically scales to handle traffic spikes from a thousand users to millions, ensuring reliability without over-provisioning.
Complete Tech Stack Expertise
From video ingest and transcoding (HLS/DASH) to cross-platform app development (iOS, Android, Web, Smart TV) and analytics, our team covers every technical aspect of your OTT service.
Mature, Predictable Delivery
As a CMMI Level 5 and SOC 2 certified company, we bring discipline and predictability to your project. You get transparent communication, on-time delivery, and a secure development lifecycle.
24/7 Platform Support
Your platform is always on, and so are we. We offer comprehensive support and maintenance plans to ensure your streaming service runs smoothly around the clock, protecting your revenue and reputation.
Our Comprehensive OTT Development Services
We provide a full spectrum of services to guide you from initial concept to a globally successful streaming platform. Our modular approach allows you to engage us for the full lifecycle or for specific components you need to build or improve.
OTT Business & Technical Consulting
We help you define a winning strategy by analyzing market trends, defining your target audience, and creating a technical roadmap that aligns with your business goals.
- Market & Competitor Analysis
- Monetization Strategy (SVOD, AVOD, TVOD)
- Feature Prioritization & MVP Roadmap
Streaming Platform UI/UX Design
We design intuitive, engaging, and brand-aligned interfaces for all devices, focusing on content discovery, seamless navigation, and maximizing viewer retention.
- User Journey Mapping
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Cross-Platform Design Systems
Cloud Infrastructure Architecture
We design a secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud foundation for your platform, leveraging best-in-class services from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Serverless & Microservices Design
- Cost Optimization Modeling
- High-Availability & Disaster Recovery Planning
Custom Video CMS Development
Manage your content library with ease. We build powerful, custom Content Management Systems tailored to video workflows, metadata management, and publishing schedules.
- Content Ingest & Metadata Tagging
- Playlist & Curation Tools
- User & Role-Based Access Control
Multi-Platform App Development
Reach your audience everywhere. We develop native and cross-platform applications with pixel-perfect UI and optimized video playback for every screen.
- iOS, Android, and Web Applications
- Smart TV (tvOS, Android TV, Roku, etc.)
- Casting (Chromecast, AirPlay) Integration
Live Streaming & VOD Solutions
Whether it's a live event or a vast library of on-demand content, we build the backend infrastructure to support low-latency live streams and efficient VOD delivery.
- Live-to-VOD Recording & Archiving
- Real-Time DVR Functionality
- High-Concurrency Event Scaling
Video Ingest, Transcoding & Encoding
We build automated pipelines that take your source videos and transcode them into multiple formats and bitrates for adaptive streaming on any device and network condition.
- Automated Transcoding Workflows
- Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) Streaming Setup
- Per-Title Encoding Optimization for Cost Savings
Multi-CDN Strategy & Integration
Ensure a flawless viewing experience globally. We integrate and manage top-tier CDNs like AWS CloudFront, Akamai, and Cloudflare to reduce latency and improve reliability.
- CDN Selection & Configuration
- Load Balancing & Failover Rules
- Real-time Performance Monitoring
Multi-DRM & Content Security
Protect your premium content from unauthorized access and piracy. We implement a robust, multi-DRM solution covering all major platforms and browsers.
- Google Widevine, Apple FairPlay, MS PlayReady
- Secure Tokenization & Access Control
- Dynamic Watermarking Integration
Subscription & Billing System Integration
Automate your revenue stream. We integrate secure and flexible subscription management and payment gateways like Stripe, Braintree, and Recurly.
- Tiered Plans & Freemium Models
- Coupon & Promotion Management
- PCI-Compliant Payment Processing
Ad-Tech (AVOD) Integration
Monetize your content with video advertising. We integrate with leading ad servers and exchanges to enable server-side (SSAI) and client-side (CSAI) ad insertion.
- VAST/VPAID Ad Tag Support
- Pre-roll, Mid-roll, and Post-roll Ads
- Ad Analytics & Reporting
AI-Powered Recommendation Engine
Keep viewers engaged by showing them what they'll love next. We develop and train custom machine learning models for personalized content recommendations.
- Collaborative & Content-Based Filtering
- "More Like This" & Trending Algorithms
- A/B Testing for Recommendation Strategies
Advanced Analytics & QoS Monitoring
Understand your audience and platform performance deeply. We set up comprehensive analytics dashboards to track user behavior and Quality of Service (QoS) metrics.
- Viewer Engagement & Churn Analysis
- Buffering & Playback Error Tracking
- Infrastructure Performance Monitoring
Third-Party API Integration
Enhance your platform's capabilities by connecting to other systems. We seamlessly integrate with marketing automation, analytics, and other essential third-party services.
- Marketing & CRM Platform Sync
- Analytics & BI Tool Integration
- Social Media & Authentication APIs
24/7 Platform Maintenance & Support
Ensure your platform remains secure, up-to-date, and performant. We offer ongoing maintenance packages, including security patching, updates, and on-call support.
- Proactive System Monitoring
- Security Audits & Patching
- SLA-based Incident Response
Estimate Your OTT Platform Development Cost
This interactive calculator provides a ballpark estimate based on common features. For a detailed, fixed-price quote, please schedule a consultation with our experts.
Estimated Cost Range
This is an initial estimate for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The final cost depends on the full scope, third-party integrations, and specific technical requirements.
Our Agile & Transparent Development Process
We follow a proven, agile methodology that ensures transparency, flexibility, and predictable outcomes throughout the development lifecycle.
1. Discovery & Strategy
We start with in-depth workshops to understand your vision, business goals, and technical needs, culminating in a detailed project roadmap and architecture plan.
2. UI/UX Design & Prototyping
Our design team creates intuitive wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes, allowing you to visualize and refine the user experience before any code is written.
3. Agile Development Sprints
We build your platform in two-week sprints, delivering functional increments for your review. This iterative process allows for continuous feedback and adaptation.
4. Rigorous Quality Assurance
Our dedicated QA team performs comprehensive testing—including functional, performance, and security testing—at every stage to ensure a bug-free, reliable platform.
5. Deployment & Launch
We manage the entire deployment process to the cloud, ensuring a smooth and seamless launch of your streaming service to the public or your internal audience.
6. Ongoing Support & Evolution
Post-launch, we provide continuous monitoring, maintenance, and support, and work with you to plan and develop new features to keep your platform competitive.
Proven Success in Streaming & Digital Media
We've helped businesses across industries launch and scale successful video platforms. Explore how we've solved complex challenges and delivered measurable results.
Global Media Conglomerate: Modernizing Broadcast for the Digital Age
Industry: Media & Entertainment
Client Overview: A leading international media company with a vast library of premium content needed to transition from traditional broadcasting to a direct-to-consumer global OTT service. They faced challenges with their legacy infrastructure, which was unable to handle global traffic spikes or provide modern features like personalized recommendations and robust content protection.
"CIS was instrumental in our digital transformation. They didn't just build an app; they architected a future-proof, scalable media empire for us. Their expertise in cloud infrastructure and DRM was second to none."
Key Challenges:
- Inability to scale for global, primetime audiences.
- Significant revenue loss due to content piracy.
- Poor user engagement due to a generic, one-size-fits-all content feed.
- High operational costs from inefficient, on-premise video processing.
Our Solution:
- Migrated the entire VOD library to a serverless AWS architecture for infinite scalability and cost efficiency.
- Implemented a multi-DRM solution with Widevine and FairPlay, virtually eliminating unauthorized content access.
- Developed a custom AI recommendation engine that increased user session times by analyzing viewing patterns.
- Built a suite of native apps for web, mobile, and Smart TVs, providing a consistent, high-quality user experience.
EdTech Innovator: Launching a Niche Subscription Learning Platform
Industry: Education Technology
Client Overview: A well-funded startup aimed to disrupt the professional development space with a subscription-based platform for high-quality video courses. They needed to launch a feature-rich MVP quickly to capture market share, with a core focus on a seamless user experience, course progression tracking, and secure payment processing.
"We had the vision, but CIS had the technical execution. They delivered our MVP in just four months, allowing us to onboard our first 10,000 subscribers ahead of schedule. Their agile process and clear communication were critical to our launch success."
Key Challenges:
- Aggressive time-to-market to beat competitors.
- Limited initial budget requiring a focused MVP approach.
- Need for a robust subscription and billing system to handle recurring payments.
- Ensuring a smooth, buffer-free playback experience for detailed instructional videos.
Our Solution:
- Utilized our pre-built frameworks to accelerate the development of the core video CMS and user management modules.
- Integrated Stripe for a secure and reliable subscription billing system with tiered access levels.
- Developed a lightweight, responsive web application and mobile apps (React Native) for fast deployment.
- Configured an optimized AWS CloudFront CDN to ensure high-quality video delivery for students globally.
Fortune 500 Enterprise: A Secure Internal Video Training Portal
Industry: Corporate / Human Resources
Client Overview: A multinational corporation with over 50,000 employees needed a centralized and secure platform for internal training, onboarding, and broadcasting executive town halls. Their existing solution using a mix of platforms was insecure, difficult to manage, and lacked analytics on employee engagement.
"CIS delivered a 'corporate YouTube' that exceeded our security and usability requirements. We now have a single source of truth for all video content, with detailed analytics that help us measure the impact of our training programs. It's been a game-changer for our L&D department."
Key Challenges:
- Protecting sensitive, confidential company information.
- Integrating with the existing Single Sign-On (SSO) system (Azure AD).
- Tracking video completion rates for compliance and training purposes.
- Ensuring reliable streaming for live all-hands meetings to a global workforce.
Our Solution:
- Built a secure video portal on a private cloud infrastructure with end-to-end encryption.
- Integrated Azure AD for seamless and secure employee authentication and access control based on department and role.
- Developed a custom analytics dashboard to track viewer engagement, completion rates, and quiz results.
- Engineered a scalable live streaming solution capable of supporting tens of thousands of concurrent viewers for internal events.
Our Technology Stack & Tools
We use a curated stack of modern, best-in-class technologies to build high-performance, scalable, and secure streaming platforms.
What Our Clients Say
"Their team's deep understanding of video transcoding and CDN optimization was incredible. They cut our latency in half and delivered a flawless 4K streaming experience to our users worldwide."
"As a startup founder, I needed a partner who was fast, transparent, and cost-effective. CIS delivered on all fronts, turning our vision for an EdTech platform into a reality faster than we thought possible."
"The security and reliability of our internal communications platform were non-negotiable. CIS built a rock-solid portal with SSO integration that our security team loves and our employees find easy to use."
"The AI-powered recommendation engine they built for us was a game-changer. We saw a significant lift in user engagement and a measurable decrease in subscriber churn within the first quarter."
"We needed to monetize our live sports events through a complex hybrid model of subscriptions and pay-per-view. CIS architected a flexible and robust billing system that handles it all seamlessly."
"Their CMMI Level 5 process gave us confidence. The project was managed flawlessly, with clear communication and on-time delivery at every milestone. They are a truly professional organization."
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost varies widely based on features, platforms, and complexity. A simple MVP can start around $50,000 - $75,000. A full-featured platform with live streaming, DRM, AI recommendations, and apps for all devices can range from $150,000 to $500,000+. Our interactive calculator can give you a preliminary estimate, but a detailed discussion is best for an accurate quote.
An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) with core features can typically be launched in 3-5 months. A more complex, multi-platform solution can take 6-12 months. We prioritize an agile approach to get your product to market quickly while iteratively adding more advanced features.
Absolutely. We specialize in system integration. We can build custom APIs and data migration pipelines to connect with your existing CMS, user authentication systems (like SSO), and other third-party services to ensure a seamless transition and unified operation.
We take a multi-layered approach to security. Our primary tool is implementing studio-grade, multi-DRM (Google Widevine, Apple FairPlay) solutions. We also use secure tokenization, access control policies, and can integrate dynamic watermarking to protect your content at every stage, from ingest to playback.
Ongoing costs typically fall into three categories: 1) Cloud Infrastructure (hosting, CDN bandwidth, transcoding), which scales with your usage. 2) Third-Party Licenses (e.g., for DRM, players). 3) Our optional Maintenance & Support plan, which covers monitoring, security updates, and technical support.
Yes. Scalability is at the core of our architectural philosophy. We use cloud-native services (like AWS Lambda, S3, and auto-scaling groups) and globally distributed CDNs to build platforms that can handle massive, sudden traffic spikes for major live events or viral content, ensuring a smooth experience for all users.
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