CNBC Android TV 1.0 Launch Project for media and entertainment industry

Case Studies

Project Scope

In partnership with Capgemini, NBC Universal engaged Solgenie, to launch the CNBC Android TV 1.0 app. The objective was to create a new application that featured Business Day and Make It/Prime video content. The app would host a mix of short-form and long video content, including live linear streams. Key features included instant-on functionality, automatic video playback upon launching the app, and support for Universal Search, In-App Search, and Google Assistant integration.

Client

NBC Universal

Industry

Media and Entertainment

Duration

18 Months

Solgenie provided a team of three members who played a crucial role in the development of the CNBC Android TV 1.0 app. Their responsibilities included:

Application Development: Solgenie's team utilized Java and the Android platform to develop the app. They leveraged the Android Leanback Library for a seamless TV experience.

Backend Integration: The team worked with technologies like XML, JSON, Spring Framework, and Activity to ensure smooth integration of backend services.

User Experience (UX): Solgenie focused on creating an intuitive and engaging user experience for the app, ensuring that it met NBC Universal's requirements.

Testing and Quality Assurance: Rigorous testing was conducted to ensure that the app functioned flawlessly on Android TV devices.

Cloud and Infrastructure: Solgenie experts worked with AWS, Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines to deploy and manage the app's infrastructure.

Frontend Development: The team used technologies such as CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Node.js, and D3 to build the frontend of the app.

  • Java and Android for app development
  • Android Leanback Library for TV interface
  • XML and JSON for data exchange
  • Spring Framework and Activity for backend integration
  • AWS, Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD for cloud and infrastructure
  • CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Node.js, and D3 for frontend development

Project Outcome: The CNBC Android TV 1.0 app was successfully launched, providing NBC Universal with a powerful tool to deliver Business Day and Make It/Prime video content to its audience. The app's instant-on feature and integration with Google Assistant enhanced the user experience, making it a valuable addition to CNBC's digital offerings.

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