DownStreamTech
DTI Registered • Regional Coverage · BIR Registered · Philippines
We build with open-source technologies and deliver custom-built applications and solutions — software, automation, and IT infrastructure that organizations can actually use, maintain, and grow with.
01 — Why DownStreamTech
We build systems for how organizations actually operate — technology that solves real problems today and stays maintainable for years.
Use powerful open-source technologies without unnecessary vendor lock-in.
We focus on systems that solve actual operational problems, not technology for technology's sake.
Deploy systems on-premise, in private infrastructure, or in appropriate cloud environments.
Build technology that organizations can maintain and grow over time.
02 — Services
We deliver open-source technologies and custom-built applications and solutions — practical, maintainable, and cost-conscious, from custom software to self-hosted infrastructure, using proven platforms and modern development.
Web applications, business management systems, database applications, custom portals, and API integrations — built around how your organization actually works.
Digital document management, searchable archives, document workflows, metadata management, and OCR integration — on your own infrastructure.
Attendance, inventory, billing, customer management, reporting, and workflow automation that reduce manual work and paper chasing.
Business websites, progressive web applications, mobile-ready systems, customer portals, and online services.
Linux servers, Docker deployments, virtualization, on-premise applications, backup systems, network services, and self-hosted platforms.
Linux, Nextcloud, Moodle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Docker, and other proven open-source platforms — deployed to fit your organization.
Local AI, document intelligence, OCR, natural language processing, local large language models, and AI-assisted workflows.
Systems architecture, software planning, infrastructure planning, technology assessment, and open-source migration.
03 — Portfolio
A selection of systems we have designed, built, and deployed. Client names are withheld where projects involve confidential information.
Case 03.1 — Document Management
Self-hosted document management and file collaboration, deployed on the organization's own infrastructure — fully private, with shared workflows and structured access control.
Case 03.2 — Education Records
Learner records, enrolment, quarterly and final grade encoding, honor ranking, attendance, and guidance records — generating official report cards directly from the system, with role-based access and full audit logs.
Case 03.3 — Learning Platform
Moodle-based learning management system with adaptive learning paths, interactive content, and analytics — built for educators, available as a live demo.
Case 03.4 — Tourism Operations
Public directory of tourism establishments paired with a back office that consolidates establishment and visitor data into ready-to-submit reports.
Ready to get your organization its own live, running system?
04 — Our Approach
A straightforward process — you always know where the project stands.
We start with your workflows, pain points, and goals. A clear picture of how your organization actually operates shapes everything that follows.
We propose an approach and scope that fit your needs and budget — the right technology for the problem, not the other way around.
We develop in stages with regular checkpoints, so you see working progress and can steer along the way.
We set systems up where they belong — on your own infrastructure or an appropriate environment — and train your team to use them.
We stay available after launch for fixes, adjustments, and maintenance — with documentation your team can actually follow.
05 — Technology
Mature, maintainable, vendor-independent platforms power the systems we develop, deploy, and support.
Docker
Deployment
PostgreSQL
Primary Database
MariaDB
Relational DB
Nextcloud
Storage & Sync
Moodle
Learning Platform
Python
Automation & Backend
PHP / Laravel
Backend & APIs
JavaScript
Frontend & Apps
06 — Who We Serve
Serving organizations across Region II and nearby areas, with remote services available where appropriate.
Point of sale, inventory, billing, and reporting systems that keep daily operations running smoothly.
Enrollment, grading, records, and learning platforms for schools — built around the needs of students and staff.
Membership, savings, loans, and collections systems that fit how cooperatives actually operate.
Bookings, point of sale, guest records, and websites for resorts and tourism businesses.
Document management, member tracking, and reporting tools that stretch every peso.
Portals, directories, workflows, and records management for associations and communities.
Lean, maintainable systems that can start small and scale with the business.
07 — About Us
DownStreamTech is a Philippine technology company focused on practical software development, open-source systems, infrastructure, and digital solutions.
DownStreamTech Software Development Services is a Philippine technology company focused on practical software development, open-source systems, infrastructure, and digital solutions.
We believe organizations should have access to technology that is understandable, maintainable, and appropriate to their actual needs.
Our approach combines software engineering, open-source technologies, infrastructure expertise, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to create solutions that organizations can actually operate and sustain.
We are a DTI Registered Business • Regional Coverage (Region II — Cagayan Valley) and BIR Registered. We serve organizations across Region II and nearby areas, with remote services available where appropriate.
08 — Why Open Source
Open source is not automatically cheaper or more secure in every situation. What it reliably gives an organization is control — over its data, its infrastructure, and its future. We choose open-source platforms where they genuinely fit, and we say so plainly when a proprietary tool is the better choice.
No per-user licensing fees on core platforms — budgets go to your system, not subscriptions.
Adjust, extend, and integrate systems without waiting on a vendor's roadmap.
Your data and code stay yours — portable to other developers and providers.
Run systems on your own servers, in your own network, under your own policies.
Open code can be inspected, audited, and understood by anyone you choose.
Widely adopted platforms with large communities stay supported and improvable for years.
Keep sensitive data inside your organization where regulations or policy require it.
09 — DTI Registration · Philippines
DownStreamTech Software Development Services is a duly registered business under the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, operating in compliance with Act 3883 (as amended) and Republic Act No. 863.
DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration on file. DownStreamTech Software Development Services is a duly registered business under the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, operating in compliance with Act 3883 (as amended) and Republic Act No. 863.
Scan to verify our registration on the official DTI BNRS registry — the same record the button above opens.
10 — BIR Registration · Philippines
DownStreamTech Software Development Services is a registered taxpayer under the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), operating in compliance with the National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines.
BIR Certificate of Registration (Form 2303) on file. DownStreamTech Software Development Services is a duly registered taxpayer in compliance with the National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines.
11 — Straight Answers
The real questions clients ask us before signing on. Short, honest answers.
Fair question. As a regional startup, we're faster, cheaper, and genuinely accountable — one call away, literally in the same region. Plus, we're DTI-registered and verifiable — not a freelancer who can disappear.
No. This is actually our biggest differentiator: we build on open-source technology (PostgreSQL, MariaDB, NextCloud, MOODLE, etc.), and you own your code and data. If we ever close, your system keeps running — and any other developer on earth can maintain it. You are never locked in to us or to a proprietary SaaS.
Depends on scope, but our honest timelines:
We give written timelines after the free consultation — and we tell you early if something will slip.
We don't do one-size-fits-all pricing because every office has different needs. But here's how we work:
Small business websites start at affordable rates. Full custom systems are scoped individually.
Yes. Every engagement includes:
Yes. We integrate with what you already have — existing databases, Excel files, payroll systems, accounting tools, or third-party portals. We don't force rip-and-replace. If your current system works, we extend it; if it doesn't, we migrate data cleanly so nothing is lost.
We're based in northeastern Cagayan, Philippines. We serve organizations across Region II (Cagayan Valley) — Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Batanes — and nearby areas, with remote services available where appropriate. On-site visits for scoping, training, and deployment are part of our service in Region II; for clients farther away, we engage remotely or arrange visits case-by-case.
Security is non-negotiable for us. Every system we build includes: HTTPS everywhere, encrypted database fields for sensitive data, role-based access control, audit trails, automated daily backups, and compliance-ready logging. We design to the Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) principles — minimal data collection, explicit consent, and data subject rights (export, erasure).
Still have questions?
Ask Us DirectlyTell us what you are trying to improve. We'll help you determine whether software, automation, infrastructure, or an open-source solution is the right approach.
Discuss a Project12 — Get In Touch
Serving organizations across Region II and nearby areas, with remote services available where appropriate. The first consultation is free — we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit.
