About Stream 9

For the past 8 years, it has been producing visually appealing and compelling websites & mobile apps. They are a digital company that needs to work with you to help lead you to decisions and offers solutions to your problems. They are a small, skilled team of designers & developers and always up for a challenge. This company directs on beating expectations by delivering unique solutions to clients.

Services

Mobile App Development Web Development Web Design E-commerce Development

Industries Served

Telecommunications

Stream 9 Reviews

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Penetration testing delivered with clear findings and actionable remediation steps

Ethan Beauchamp / VP of Product - Rideau Tech Solutions
Verified
Nov 27, 2022

Project summary: Customer churn was rising and our data showed that poor self-service experience was a primary driver — we needed a wholesale rebuild of our customer portal.

The engagement started with a discovery workshop that immediately signalled this team was different. They pushed back on two of our assumptions in the first session with evidence and a better alternative. That kind of intellectual honesty is rare and it set the tone for the whole project. Deliverables were consistently ahead of schedule, code reviews were taken seriously, and the final product is something we are proud to show enterprise clients during due diligence calls.

PROS

Business-aware approach to every technical decision, strong project governance, fast turnaround on feedback, zero drama during a genuinely complex engagement

CONS

We underestimated the internal resource commitment required on our side during discovery — the team warned us, we did not listen fully, and the first sprint was slower as a result

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5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Communication
Project TypeCybersecurity
IndustryTelecommunications
Project Cost$10,000 to $49,999
DurationApr 2025 – Sep 2025

Questions & Answers

Please describe your company, your role, and the industry you operate in.
Rideau Tech Solutions operates across the Telecommunications sector with offices in Toronto, Canada. In my capacity as VP of Product I oversee both the strategic and operational technology agenda. We are a growth-stage business that needed a development partner capable of scaling with us rather than constraining us.
What specific problem or business challenge led you to hire this company?
The immediate trigger was a performance failure during our peak trading period that cost us measurably in both revenue and client trust. The root cause was architectural and our internal team did not have the Cybersecurity expertise to address it properly. We needed specialists.
What services did the company provide for your project?
The full Cybersecurity lifecycle from discovery through to production deployment and hypercare support. This included requirements workshops, solution architecture, sprint-based development, QA and automated testing, deployment to our cloud environment, and a structured handover with documentation. They also provided a brief post-launch period of dedicated support which was genuinely useful.
Why did you choose this company over other providers you considered?
Honestly, the quality of the questions they asked during the briefing process set them apart. Most vendors listen to the brief and come back with a solution to exactly what you described. This team came back with a solution to what we actually needed, which turned out to be somewhat different. That kind of consultative instinct is what we were looking for.
How clearly did the company understand your requirements and business goals?
Thorough and precise. They translated our business language into technical requirements without losing the intent, which is a skill that sounds straightforward but frequently goes wrong. Every user story they wrote was reviewed against the original business objective before it entered the sprint and the acceptance criteria were specific enough to remove subjectivity from QA.
How was your overall experience with their communication and project management?
Professional and efficient. We used a shared project management tool that gave our stakeholders visibility without requiring them to attend every meeting. The project manager had a clear escalation path and used it appropriately. The only time I needed to intervene directly was when I chose to, not because something had been missed.
Did the company deliver the project on time and within your expected budget?
On time and within the agreed budget. They had given us a range estimate at the start, which I had been sceptical of, and they landed within the lower half of that range. Their estimation accuracy came from having broken the work down in genuine detail during discovery rather than giving a rough number and hoping. It showed in every sprint.
What tangible results or business impact have you seen since the project was completed?
We went live three months ago. In that time we have not had a single P1 incident, our page performance scores have improved across every measure, and the feature we had deprioritised for years because the old architecture made it too complex to implement is now in our next sprint. The platform they built has opened up our roadmap in a way we had not anticipated.
What did you like most about working with this company?
The quality of the written communication. This matters more than most clients articulate. Clear, concise, technically accurate updates that our non-technical stakeholders could read and understand. Proposals and change requests that made the decision obvious rather than obscuring it in jargon. That communication quality reduced our internal coordination overhead significantly.
Would you recommend this company to others, and would you work with them again?
Yes. The referral I would give comes with context: they are not the cheapest option and they are not the fastest to schedule. If you are optimising purely on price or looking for someone to start tomorrow, there are other choices. If you want the work done properly and a partner you can trust with a complex, high-stakes Cybersecurity engagement, this team is the answer.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire Stream 9?
The cost of hiring Stream 9 depends on factors such as project complexity, development hours, required technologies, team size, and engagement model. Based on available data, Stream 9's typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149, with an average project cost of $25000+.
How long does Stream 9 take to complete a software project?
Project timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. A simple MVP may take a few weeks, while enterprise software or large-scale digital transformation projects can require several months of development, testing, and deployment. With a team of 2 - 9 professionals, Stream 9 can scale resources based on project urgency.
Why should businesses choose Stream 9?
Businesses may choose Stream 9 based on factors such as technical expertise, industry experience, client reviews, development methodology, communication practices, and the ability to deliver scalable software solutions that align with business objectives. Founded in 2008, the company has built a track record of delivering projects across various industries.
How can I contact Stream 9 for a project?
Businesses can contact Stream 9 through its official website, email, or contact form to discuss project requirements, request a consultation, or receive a development estimate. For context, its listed capabilities span E-commerce Development, Mobile App Development, Web Design and Web Development, and it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Mining & Metals, Events & Event Management and Retail & E-commerce.
Is Stream 9 an offshore software development company?
Stream 9 may operate as an offshore, onshore, or hybrid software development company depending on its location and the markets it serves. For context, its listed capabilities span E-commerce Development, Mobile App Development, Web Design and Web Development, and its typical hourly rate is around $100 - $149.
Does Stream 9 offer dedicated developers?
Yes, many companies like Stream 9 provide a dedicated developer hiring model, allowing businesses to scale their in-house team with experienced professionals who work exclusively on their project. For context, it has served clients in USA, and its listed capabilities span E-commerce Development, Mobile App Development, Web Design and Web Development.
Does Stream 9 sign an NDA before starting a project?
Most professional software development companies, including Stream 9, are willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to protect client data and project confidentiality before development begins. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Mining & Metals, Events & Event Management and Retail & E-commerce, and its listed capabilities span E-commerce Development, Mobile App Development, Web Design and Web Development.
Does Stream 9 develop SaaS products?
Yes, Stream 9 may offer SaaS product development services, including multi-tenant architecture, subscription billing integration, and cloud-native deployment for scalable software-as-a-service solutions. For context, it has experience across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Mining & Metals, Events & Event Management and Retail & E-commerce, and its average project cost is reported at $25000+.
What is Stream 9's software development process?
Stream 9 typically follows a structured software development process that may include requirement analysis, UI/UX design, agile development sprints, quality assurance testing, deployment, and post-launch support. For context, its listed capabilities span E-commerce Development, Mobile App Development, Web Design and Web Development, and it has been operating since 2008.

Company Info

Founded 2008
Employees 2 - 9
Hourly Rate $100 - $149
Avg. Project Cost $35,000+
Client Rating 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Rating Breakdown

Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.4
Cost
4.6
Communication
4.4