Archives for Wowza Media Systems

Live Closed Captioning Software and Services

January 29, 2020

  Integrate Closed Captions in Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Video As part of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, The FCC requires any content offering closed captions when broadcast on television to…

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6 Things to Look Forward to at IBC2019

September 5, 2019

  IBC is one of our favorite events to attend — and this year is no exception. As the world’s most influential media, entertainment, and technology show, IBC annually gathers hundreds of influential speakers and…

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What to Expect at Mile High Video

July 24, 2019

  When it comes to live video, low latency and high quality are all the rage. But what if you’re dealing with a crappy connection or an unpredictable network? It can be incredibly challenging to…

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A Note on HTML5

April 16, 2018

Things have come a long way since HTML5 video came onto the scene in 2013. Here are some observations about the continued growth of HTML5 support.

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5 Takeaways From CES 2018

January 17, 2018

The 2018 Consumer Electronics Show was surprisingly light on new innovations and swoon-worthy gadgets, but we still managed to gather five interesting takeaways in voice-assisted tech, autonomous vehicles, bigger and better displays and more. 

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Reliable Low Latency Streaming With SRT: Now Available in Wowza Streaming Engine

August 28, 2017

From user-generated content to online gaming; from financial trading to security platforms; today’s streaming apps and services are highly interactive experiences, facilitated by low-latency streaming delivery. But achieving low latency, with high reliability and security simultaneously can be a challenge, especially when delivering over the public internet.

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The Rise of StreamingPLUS

July 31, 2017

A growing number of streaming-media platforms are now “StreamingPLUS” apps: offering video streams augmented with interactive elements, which depend on low latency to provide direct-response user experiences.

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Stream 4K 360′ Content to Facebook Live with Wowza Streaming Cloud

July 25, 2017

Our friends at Facebook have announced their Live 360 Ready Program, and we’re proud to be leading the pack of software partners. Read the blog post to learn more.

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Scalability Lessons From Game of Thrones: Demand Is Coming

July 25, 2017

Game of Thrones is back—but when its servers crashed during the premiere, HBO learned some hard lessons in scalability. We discuss them in this podcast. 

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Epic Smart Stadium: Game Streaming in the Palm of Your Hand

June 29, 2017

Epic Smart Stadium leverages Wowza Streaming Engine to deliver low-latency streams to the palms of fans’ hands.

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4 Tips for Sizing Streaming Server Hardware

June 8, 2017

How do you determine how much horsepower you actually need when selecting a media server? Follow these tips to choose hardware that meets your streaming demands. 

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Atresmedia Streams Champions League Final With Wowza in 360°, 4K

June 2, 2017

In Spain, Atresmedia's broadcast of this historic game will mark the first time ever a media group has delivered a free-to-air, live event in Ultra HD over the internet.

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