Streaming Platform Transformation
ViacomCBS leveraged Andela's talent network to accelerate the development of Paramount+, ensuring a seamless transition and global rollout of their premium streaming service.
The story
behind it
The shift from traditional broadcast to digital streaming required a massive pivot in engineering resources. ViacomCBS needed to build high-concurrency architectures capable of handling 50M+ subscribers.
What stood in the way
Building a global streaming service involves complex video encoding, regional content licensing logic, and high-availability payment systems across multiple platforms and devices.
How we made it happen
Andela provided specialized full-stack and mobile developers who specialized in Java, React, and cloud-native streaming protocols to build out the front-end and back-end of the Paramount+ ecosystem.
Impact that speaks
Churn Reduction
Improved recommendation engine and UX led to significantly higher user retention rates during the first year.
Concurrent Streams
Successfully managed record-breaking traffic during major live sporting events like the Super Bowl.
Market Entry
Accelerated the rollout of localized platforms in international markets by six months ahead of schedule.
A closer look
What we
delivered
Every feature was built with purpose, performance, and user experience at its core.
Tools & technologies
From concept to launch
Architecture Planning
Collaborative design of a highly scalable, multi-region streaming architecture using microservices.
Core Platform Build
Rapid development of the central video management system and global user authentication layers.
Global Feature Rollout
Incremental deployment of features like offline viewing, parental controls, and multi-profile support.
Performance Tuning
Rigorous load testing and cache optimization to handle extreme peak traffic during global events.
Common questions
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