Client location

UK

Industry

Event Services

Duration

1 year

Team

4 members

Client Overview

Our client is a dynamic UK-based company in the field of Event Services, comprising up to 50 dedicated professionals. Specializing in virtual events and webcasts, their commitment to excellence led them to seek a comprehensive solution for enhancing live stream accessibility.

Challenge

The client needed an event management platform that not only hosted virtual events seamlessly but also incorporated features to improve accessibility, such as captions and sign language interpretation. Their goal was to ensure a flawless experience for both organizers and attendees while staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solution

Our team developed an innovative online browser-based tool, leveraging a robust technical stack to meet the client's unique requirements. The platform utilized Docker containers for efficient load distribution, ensuring optimal performance during high-profile events.

Key Features

  • Live Stream Accessibility: The platform allowed organizers to easily add captions and sign language interpretation to their live streams, catering to a diverse audience and promoting inclusivity.
  • Service Reliability: The technical stack, including Docker containers, played a crucial role in achieving zero service disruptions and performance bottlenecks during numerous high-profile events.
  • Continuous Technological Advancements: Our team is committed to ongoing research and development, regularly incorporating new technologies to keep the platform at the forefront of live-stream accessibility tools.

Outcome

The implementation of the event management platform resulted in heightened client satisfaction and sustained business growth. The client successfully hosted multiple events without encountering any service disruptions, solidifying their position as a leader in the Event Services industry.

Conclusion

By combining a tailored technical stack with a commitment to innovation, our event management platform provided the client with a cutting-edge solution that not only met but exceeded their expectations. The success of this project underscores the importance of embracing advanced technologies to drive excellence in the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual events and webcasts.

For the event management platform described, a robust technical stack was used:

1. Frontend:
  - React.js for a dynamic and responsive user interface.
  - Redux for state management to handle complex application states.
  - WebSockets, Server-Sent Events for real-time communication during live events.

2. Backend:
  - Node.js as the server-side runtime for handling asynchronous tasks efficiently.
  - Nest.js for building the backend application and RESTful APIs.
  - HTTP2, SSE, WebSocket for real-time bidirectional communication.

3. Database:
     - MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis.

4. Live Streaming Integration:
  -  Industry-standard solutions like Wowza were used for live streaming capabilities.
  - Integrated APIs from popular streaming services (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo) were used for broader reach.

5. Accessibility Features:
  - WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) for captioning support.
 
6. Containerization:
  - Docker containers for easy deployment, scalability, and efficient load distribution.
  - Kubernetes for container orchestration, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.

7. Security:
  - JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure user authentication and authorization.
  - HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.

8. Monitoring and Analytics:
  - Implement tools like Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring system health.
  - Integrate analytics services to gather insights into user behavior and platform performance.

9. DevOps and CI/CD:
  - Git for version control.
  - GitLab CI for continuous integration and continuous deployment.

10. Cloud Services:
   - Hosted the platform on AWS for scalability and reliability.
   - Utilized CDNs (Content Delivery Networks) for efficient content distribution globally.

This comprehensive technical stack ensured a scalable, secure, and feature-rich event management platform with a focus on accessibility and real-time capabilities.

Platform

AWS

CDN

Back-end

Node.js

Nest.js

HTTP2

SSE

Front-end

React.js

Redux

WebSockets

Databases

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

Redis

CI/CD setup

Git

GitLab

Tests

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