CS54OTT & streaming app development agency in New York
CS54 is a boutique New York studio that designs and builds streaming products for media companies: live and on-demand video apps for Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Google TV, iPhone, iPad and Android, plus the APIs, video pipeline and cloud behind them.
What we build
Streaming apps we’ve built and led
Our engineers have worked on some of the most-watched streaming apps in the US, usually embedded in the client’s own team as senior engineers and leads.
Who you’ll work with
CS54 is a senior team, not a staffing pool. You meet the engineers who build your product on the first call.
How CS54 compares
| CS54 | Large OTT agency | White-label platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who builds it | Named senior engineers you meet up front | Mixed teams, often offshore | Vendor’s product team |
| What you get | Custom apps and services you own | Custom apps | A configured template |
| Best for | Media brands that want a premium, custom product | Very large multi-year programs | Fast, standard launches |
| How it starts | Paid discovery with a written scope | Long RFP process | License agreement |
How engagements work
- Paid discovery. Architecture, platform plan, a written split of what we own versus your vendors, a timeline and an estimate.
- Build. Senior engineers shipping in short cycles, with code review and accessibility built in.
- Certification and launch. We take apps through Apple, Roku, Google and Amazon store review.
- Support and growth. Platform updates, new features and performance tuning after launch.
Questions buyers ask us
Is CS54 based in New York?
Yes. CS54 Inc is a New York company, working with media brands in New York and across the US.
What kinds of companies hire CS54?
Networks, news organizations, streaming services, sports and live event brands, and entertainers launching their own apps.
Can CS54 build the whole streaming platform?
Our senior team covers the apps, backend services, video pipeline setup and cloud infrastructure. We integrate with the CMS, billing, ad and video platforms you already use, and every proposal says in writing what we own.
Which platforms do you build for?
Apple TV, Roku, Android TV and Google TV, Fire TV, iPhone and iPad, Android, smart TVs and the web.
How does a project start?
With a short paid discovery phase that produces the architecture, scope, timeline and estimate. References from recent streaming clients are available.