Archives for Barry Owen

Barry Owen is Wowza’s resident video streaming expert, industry ambassador and Chief Solution Architect. In this role, he works with customers and partners to translate streaming requirements into scalable solutions. From architecting custom applications to solving complex integration challenges, Barry leverages more than 25 years of experience developing scalable, reliable on prem and cloud-based streaming platforms to create innovative solutions that empower organizations across every use case.

Key Takeaways From NAB 2022

May 5, 2022

  The 2022 NAB Show came back in full force this year after an unfortunate COVID-induced hiatus. Though attendance was understandably smaller — 52,468 compared to 91,460 in 2019 — the show’s atmosphere felt like…

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The 3 Streaming Metrics Your Video Analytics Platform Should Be Tracking

April 11, 2022

  Today’s viewers have grown accustomed to limitless content, high-quality video delivery, and anywhere access. Successfully delivering on these expectations starts with comprehensive insight into content performance — which is why streaming metrics and analytics…

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The Technology Behind the 2022 Olympics

March 9, 2022

  Despite its nearly 3,000-year history, the Olympics took a major departure from tradition this year. The 2022 Beijing Winter Games were one of a kind due to epidemiological, environmental, and political obstacles. More specifically,…

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10 Streaming Trends for 2022

February 1, 2022

  We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: video is revolutionizing business. The healthcare sector now relies on video-connected wellness devices, remote surgical capabilities, and smart hospitals equipped with AI-based surveillance. Both at…

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Why Your Streaming Solution Must Be Flexible

December 1, 2021

  Over the past year, my team has worked with global event agencies transforming how they operate, manufacturing innovators designing the future of tele-welding, and healthcare leaders powering real-time decision-making with virtual reality. Some of…

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3 Takeaways From Demuxed 2021

October 21, 2021

  Streaming nerds from every corner of the world convened at Demuxed 2021 a couple of weeks back, a video engineering event that’s never short on Big Buck Bunny cameos, acronyms, and hyper-technical talks. Demuxed…

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Shoppable Video: 6 Platforms Changing the E-Commerce Game

October 1, 2021

  Shopping first went virtual in the 1990s. Rather than having to be physically present to purchase a product, we all became accustomed to browsing and buying entirely online. Since then, chatbots, personalized recommendations, and…

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Combining Large-Scale Broadcasting With Interactive Video Chat

August 16, 2021

  Today, live entertainment is a two-way street. Even when it comes to routine programming like sports, viewers often engage with multiple screens during a broadcast. Whether at the stadium or at home, your experience…

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Live Event Support: What It Is and How It Works

August 11, 2021

  We’ve spent over a decade learning how to make live streaming easier, better, and more powerful. That’s why we launched Wowza Professional Services a few years back, and it’s why we provide guidance and…

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5 Live Streaming Use Cases to Watch for in 2021

July 12, 2021

  Streaming technology is flexible enough to benefit every industry. And while for many, ‘streaming’ is synonymous with Netflix, that only covers a very specific use case and business model: subscription video on demand (SVOD)…

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360° Immersive Video and Extended Reality (XR) in 2021

May 20, 2021

  There’s no denying that virtual reality (VR)-powered immersive video hasn’t lived up to its hype. Several factors contributed to this, including the lacking quality and processing power of early VR headsets, the overall costliness…

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Do You Need Professional Services? [Decision Tree]

April 27, 2021

Building a streaming solution with Wowza, but unsure whether or not you’d benefit from extra help along the way? Take a look at our decision tree below to evaluate your organization’s development and engineering needs.…

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