Frequently Asked Questions
Video Streaming
FAQ – Video Streaming
What types of companies in the video-streaming industry does Valtira work with?
Valtira supports companies in the video-streaming space including:
- OTT (over-the-top) streaming platforms, subscription-video services
- Media companies expanding into direct-to-consumer streaming
Platforms needing scalable cloud and microservices architectures for streaming delivery
For instance, we worked with AMC+ where we built a subscription management system for their streaming service.
What are common challenges in the video-streaming industry that Valtira addresses?
Challenges unique to this industry include:
- Building scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure that can handle high traffic and bursts (e.g., premieres)
- Integrating subscription management, billing (e.g., Stripe), promo codes, user authentication, device support (web, mobile, TV apps)
- Ensuring high performance and low-latency streaming experience, with cross-platform compatibility
- Data analytics: capturing user-behaviour, engagement metrics, churn forecasting
- DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for frequent releases of features, bug-fixes, content updates
- Integrating with third-party platforms: content delivery networks (CDNs), DRM (digital rights management), analytics, partner platforms
What services are most relevant in the video-streaming industry?
For video-streaming businesses, Valtira’s key services often include:
- Custom Development & Web Applications: building subscription logic, dashboard, back-end APIs
- Cloud Solutions: deploying scalable infrastructure, microservices, auto-scaling, high-availability architecture
- DevOps & QA: continuous deployments, automated testing across devices/browsers, performance testing
- Experience Design: user flows for onboarding, content discovery, recommendation engines
- Technology Integration: linking billing systems, CDNs, analytics platforms, device SDKs
- Digital Transformation: helping traditional media companies transition to streaming/OTT models
Does Valtira have video-streaming-specific experience or examples?
Yes, in one example for AMC+, we designed and built an interim platform bridging legacy and new architecture, supporting billing via Stripe, multiple devices, integration with a customer data platform, and rapid launch timelines. View our work section for more details: https://www.valtira.com/our-work
What industry-specific considerations does video streaming require?
Key considerations include:
- Scalability & availability: sudden traffic spikes (e.g., new releases), global audience support
- Device & platform heterogeneity: web, iOS/Android apps, smart TV apps, gaming consoles
- Billing/subscription complexity: tiering, promos, telecom partner integrations, direct billing
- DRM and licensing: ensuring content rights are managed, playback is secure
- Analytics & personalisation: tracking viewership, recommending content, reducing churn
- Performance & user experience: fast start-times, adaptive bitrate streaming, minimal buffering
How does Valtira tailor its approach for the video-streaming industry?
Our tailored approach includes:
- Architecting for scale and flexibility: microservices, cloud auto-scaling, spot/elastic compute, high-availability design
- Designing UX for discovery, engagement and retention: intuitive content browsing, user profiles, recommendations
- Integrating subscription/billing flows early: we build billing logic, analytics, promo code systems, partner integrations (e.g., telecom).
- Device-agnostic testing and deployment: ensuring the service works reliably across platforms and devices
- Data-driven decision making: setting up analytics and dashboards so streaming platforms can monitor user behaviour, churn, content performance
- Agile delivery with rapid iteration: streaming services must evolve quickly (new features, content, device support) and our DevOps/QA practices support that