CASE STUDY

Precision CMS Testing for Live Sports OTT

Seamless synchronization and playback validation across CMS, Android, and iOS apps for a leading OTT sports platform with global reach.

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ABOUT THE PROJECT

QA Enablement for Sports OTT CMS Sync

We partnered with a premier UAE-based sports broadcaster to ensure flawless CMS integration with its mobile streaming apps. The engagement focused on validating content workflows, real-time updates, and bilingual localization. Our dedicated QA team implemented a strategic test framework to simulate live streams, ensure end-to-end data sync, and deliver a seamless user experience across devices and languages./p>

HIGHLIGHTS

100%

Live stream scheduling compliance

90+

localization scenarios validated

98% CMS-to-app data sync rate
Enabled real-time playback simulation using OBS
Validated multilingual UI in English & Arabic

Tools we Used

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Taming a Dynamic, Data-Rich OTT Ecosystem

Our client needed real-time validation of CMS updates across their Android and iOS apps. This included syncing live match data, scores, profiles, and scheduling, with a special emphasis on the ability to test live streaming scenarios outside real match windows. The platform’s complexity also demanded full support for bilingual content and user workflows to maintain a premium experience for a global audience.

OUR SOLUTION

Strategic, Scalable CMS Testing Approach

Simulated live streaming using OBS Studio with M3U8 protocol for on-demand playback validation.
Verified schedule-restricted visibility of simulated live content.
Validated CMS sync of player, coach, referee, and commentator profiles.
Tested dynamic updates such as live scores, recordings, and banner uploads.
Ensured accurate filtering of historical content by team, league, and season.
Conducted UI/UX localization checks in both English and Arabic with RTL support.

What we did?

Simulated Live Playback

Synced Every Byte

Localized With Precision

Streamlined Release Readiness

Simulated Live Playback

To overcome the challenge of testing real-time streams outside match schedules, we created a reliable simulation process. Using OBS Studio, pre-recorded matches were streamed in M3U8 format, mimicking live broadcasts. This method validated entire playback flows from CMS setup to app visibility, ensuring that streams appeared strictly within their scheduled slots, a key business requirement for premium content access.

Synced Every Byte

We implemented meticulous testing of CMS-to-app data workflows. From user profile creation (players, referees, commentators) to match scores and promotional banners, each CMS entry was tracked through to its mobile app representation. The result: seamless data propagation with zero loss, enabling flawless user interaction with dynamic content and real-time updates.

Localized With Precision

Given the app's dual-language audience, we validated both English and Arabic interfaces with exhaustive test coverage. This included right-to-left (RTL) layout testing, translation accuracy for metadata, menus, and alerts, and cross-device visual checks. Every piece of content was verified for clarity, consistency, and contextual relevance, key to user satisfaction in diverse markets.

Streamlined Release Readiness

Our rigorous testing process ensured a smooth product release with zero critical defects. We leveraged JIRA for actionable bug tracking and TestRail for structured test case management. This streamlined the development cycle, reduced turnaround times for fixes, and established a QA foundation that supports confident launches of future league rollouts and content campaigns.

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