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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
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…
Read MoreToday’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…
Read MoreThe Technology Behind the 2022 Olympics
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,…
Read More10 Streaming Trends for 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…
Read MoreWhy Your Streaming Solution Must Be Flexible
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…
Read More3 Takeaways From Demuxed 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…
Read MoreShoppable Video: 6 Platforms Changing the E-Commerce Game
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…
Read MoreCombining Large-Scale Broadcasting With Interactive Video Chat
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…
Read MoreLive Event Support: What It Is and How It Works
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…
Read More5 Live Streaming Use Cases to Watch for in 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)…
Read MoreThere’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…
Read MoreDo You Need Professional Services? [Decision Tree]
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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