Media & Entertainment Software Development

Streaming, content, and ad-tech software for media companies

We build OTT and live-streaming platforms, content management, recommendation engines, and ad insertion. We have shipped media and social products for clients including Discovery, Meta, and Twitter.

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Why Azumo for Your Media & Entertainment Software Development

We hire engineers who understand the protocols and compliance requirements that govern your business.

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Their team consistently brings thoughtfulness, professionalism, and ownership, making them a valued extension of our internal team.

Jason V.
Jason V.
Senior Delivery Manager
Centegix

Behind every huge business win is a technology win. So it is worth pointing out the team we've been using to achieve low-latency and real-time GenAI on our 24/7 platform. It all came together with a fantastic set of developers from Azumo.

Saif Ahmed
Saif Ahmed
SVP Technology
Omnicom

We’ve been working with Azumo since our founding. Their team has been great to work with. We built out a massive AI based data platform with their help. They can handle just about anything.

Jim Stovell
Jim Stovell
Founder, CEO
Stovell AI Systems

The work was highly complicated and required a lot of planning, engineering, and customization. Their development knowledge is impressive.

Costa Constantinou
Costa Constantinou
Senior Product Manager
Discovery Channel

They know a lot about the products they build on and were very responsive. Their project manager broke down barriers and explained all the intricacies of the custom software development effort in a way that was easy to understand.

Jason Trimiew
Jason Trimiew
Group Head
Facebook

We invest in our nearshore software engineers and it shows.

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Media & Entertainment Software Development

Media & Entertainment Software Development

Transform the way you do business today.

Software Development

We Build Using Market Standards

WebRTC, HLS / DASH / CMAF, DRM (Widevine/FairPlay/PlayReady), VAST / VPAID, SCTE-35

The State of the Media & Entertainment Industry

The battle for engagement requires sub-second latency and hyper-personalized content discovery.

150%

Net revenue retention
Clients expand with us year over year

4.9/5

Clutch rating
Across 24 verified reviews

100+

Clients since 2016
Across software, AI, data, and mobile
Media & Entertainment Software Development
AI Software Development Services for Media & Entertainment

We use computer vision to analyze scene complexity frame by frame and tune encoding settings for lower bandwidth.

AI Dev Services for Media & Entertainment

Video Intelligence

Computer vision that analyzes video content generates metadata and extracts key moments.

Content Management Systems

Media asset management with metadata tagging, rights tracking, and distribution workflows.

Recommendation Engines

Personalized content discovery using collaborative filtering, content-based, and hybrid ML models.

Live Streaming Systems

Low-latency RTMP ingest, transcoding, and CDN distribution for sports/events.

Ad Insertion Platforms

Server-side ad stitching (SSAI) with targeting, frequency capping, and VAST/VPAID compliance.

Subscription Management

Tiered plans, billing integration, and access control for SVOD/AVOD/TVOD models.

Viewer Analytics Dashboards

Engagement metrics, completion rates, and cohort analysis for content performance optimization.

Content Moderation Tools

User-generated content screening using AI for CSAM, violence, and copyright detection.

Rights Management Systems

Territory restrictions, blackout enforcement, and license expiration tracking for content libraries.

Custom Development for Media & Entertainment

OTT Streaming Platforms

HLS/DASH adaptive bitrate streaming with DRM, subtitles, and multi-language audio tracks.

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Content Management Systems

Media asset management with metadata tagging, rights tracking, and distribution workflows.

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Recommendation Engines

Personalized content discovery using collaborative filtering, content-based, and hybrid ML models.

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Live Streaming Systems

Low-latency RTMP ingest, transcoding, and CDN distribution for sports/events.

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Ad Insertion Platforms

Server-side ad stitching (SSAI) with targeting, frequency capping, and VAST/VPAID compliance.

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Subscription Management

Tiered plans, billing integration, and access control for SVOD/AVOD/TVOD models.

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Viewer Analytics Dashboards

Engagement metrics, completion rates, and cohort analysis for content performance optimization.

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Content Moderation Tools

User-generated content screening using AI for CSAM, violence, and copyright detection.

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Rights Management Systems

Territory restrictions, blackout enforcement, and license expiration tracking for content libraries.

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AI Agents

We can also build intelligent workflows with AI Agents

Broadcast Quality Monitor
Detect audio sync, black frames, and encoding artifacts during live transmission
Social Clip Generator
Extract shareable vertical moments from long-form content optimized per platform spec
Premiere Event Planner
Coordinate venue, talent, and press logistics for red carpet and screening events
Rights Window Manager
Alert teams when territorial or platform windows open, close, or overlap
Podcast Transcription Indexer
Generate searchable transcripts and chapter markers for discoverability and SEO
VFX Shot Tracker
Monitor vendor progress, flag scope creep, and forecast delivery against milestones
Residual Audit Agent
Cross-reference distributor reports with contracts to catch underpayments quickly
Press Junket Scheduler
Optimize talent interview slots across outlets based on reach and promotional value
Dubbing Lip-Sync Coordinator
Align translated dialogue to on-screen mouths while preserving emotional delivery
Audience Retention Analyst
Pinpoint drop-off moments in episodes and correlate with narrative or pacing factors
Music Cue Tagger
Classify tracks by mood, tempo, and instrumentation for faster sync licensing searches
Ad Inventory Forecaster
Project avail supply across linear and streaming properties for upfront planning
Trailer Cut Recommender
Suggest compelling clip sequences and beat timing based on audience testing data
Content Compliance Screener
Flag footage for clearance issues including logos, artwork, and likeness rights
Royalty Calculation Engine
Compute residuals, sync fees, and streaming payouts across complex rights agreements
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Our AI Development Process for Media & Entertainment

We follow a structured, media-first AI development process that prioritizes content quality, audience engagement, and scalability

STEP. 01

Content Strategy Discovery

We understand your audience content library and business model. We design AI that drives engagement and revenue.

STEP. 02

Viewer Data Integration

We integrate viewer behavior data viewing history preferences and feedback into AI systems for personalization.

STEP. 03

Recommendation Model Development

Our data scientists develop recommendation engines using collaborative filtering content analysis and deep learning.

STEP. 04

Testing and Optimization

We test recommendation accuracy measure engagement metrics and continuously optimize for viewing time and satisfaction.

STEP. 05

Deployment to Streaming Platform

We integrate AI into your streaming platform ensuring seamless viewer experiences and real-time personalization.

STEP. 06

Continuous Learning

Post-deployment AI systems continuously learn from viewer behavior refining recommendations and personalizing experiences.

Benefits

Content Intelligence Through Media & Entertainment Software Development for AI

Rights management is fragmented, content libraries are massive, and audiences expect personalization at scale. We build AI systems that help you monetize catalogs, optimize ad yield, and automate post-production workflows.

Native to Media Operations
Experience with MAM systems, rights and royalties databases, ad tech stacks, and the content supply chains that move assets from production to distribution.
AI for Content and Commerce
Teams who've shipped recommendation engines, automated metadata tagging, dynamic ad insertion, and content moderation systems in production streaming environments.
The Stack Behind the Screen
Transcoding pipelines, CMS platforms, audience data infrastructure, and the integrations that connect content to every distribution endpoint.
Delivery That Meets Premiere Dates
Reliable execution with teams who understand tentpole schedules, windowing strategies, and the operational tempo of content businesses.