About the Client
The client is a global technology leader delivering consumer electronics and enterprise software solutions across smart TV platforms, mobile devices, and desktop environments. The client partnered with Suventure to enhance their product engineering capabilities through offshore development, cloud-enabled services, middleware optimization, and scalable QA processes.
Industry
Consumer Electronics | Enterprise Software | Product Engineering | Mobility
Project Title
Smart TV Platform Enablement and Offshore Product Development Center Implementation
Scope
- Product development and feature integration for Android Smart TVs
- Cloud-based Catchup TV, EPG, and AutoPVR feature development
- Middleware testing and multi-device compatibility validation
- Establishment and management of an Offshore Development and Testing Center (ODC)
- Full-cycle application development and support for mobile and web platforms
Challenges
- Real-time content synchronization and metadata management via GraceNote
- Ensuring seamless functionality across Android/iOS devices and Smart TVs
- Fragmented source control and inconsistent development quality
- Limited in-house capacity to scale engineering resources rapidly
- Tight delivery timelines across distributed product lines
Solutions
- Developed and integrated Smart TV modules including EPG, Catchup TV, and AutoPVR
- Built reusable middleware components using CE+HTML and ASP.NET
- Implemented real-time synchronization using GraceNote RSS and metadata feeds
- Established and scaled a high-performance ODC for enterprise software delivery
- Aligned ODC delivery processes with ISO and CMMI Level 3 frameworks
- Hired, trained, and managed cross-functional development and QA teams
- Enabled structured knowledge transfer, test automation, and productivity tracking
Tech Stacks Used
- Languages & Frameworks: ASP.NET 4.0, C, C++, Java, Objective C, JavaScript, JQuery
- Platforms: Android Smart TV, iOS, Android, Microsoft
- Databases & Services: SQL Server 2008, Web & Windows Services
- Middleware Tools: CE+HTML, Tortoise SVN, ReSharper
- Mobile Technologies: J2ME, System Integration & Interoperability Testing
Suventure’s Role as Strategic Partner
✅ Professional Services
• Established and managed a dedicated offshore development center
• Provided end-to-end program governance, QA, and productivity enhancements
✅ ADM (Application Development & Maintenance)
• Delivered Smart TV feature engineering and platform integration
• Supported full-cycle development across mobile, desktop, and TV devices
✅ Cloud
• Integrated cloud-enabled services for real-time sync and content playback
• Enabled test automation, deployment efficiency, and data-driven performance
Results Achieved
- 40% faster time to market for Smart TV platforms through reusable middleware
- 50% reduction in testing cycles via automation and QA frameworks
- 100% resource onboarding for ODC completed within 6 weeks
- 50% cost savings compared to onshore engineering operations
- Increased user adoption via enhanced playback, reminders, and content discovery
- Seamless enterprise platform delivery through cross-functional agile teams
- Improved code quality and long-term scalability through structured testing and governance
Testimonial
“Suventure enabled us to launch cloud-powered Smart TV solutions and expand our enterprise software capabilities with speed and precision. Their deep technical expertise, scalable offshore delivery, and consistent process rigor made them a strategic extension of our product team.”
— Director of Technology, Global Consumer and Software Platform Leader