Archives for Barry Owen

Barry Owen is Wowza’s resident video streaming expert and vice president of solutions engineering. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to helping customers succeed. From architecting custom applications to solving complex problems, Barry leverages more than 25 years of experience developing software-as-a-service, cloud-based, and live streaming platforms to create innovative solutions that empower organizations across every use case.

Wowza Streaming Engine Alternatives: Top Solutions for 2025 

March 26, 2025

Are you searching for powerful Wowza Streaming Engine alternatives that deliver exceptional performance without breaking the bank? Whether you need a robust paid solution, prefer an open-source approach, or require a free alternative to Wowza,…

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Understanding Gigabytes (GB): Data Storage & Usage

March 25, 2025

What is a Gigabyte (GB)? The term “GB” stands for “Gigabyte,” which is a unit commonly used to measure digital information storage capacity. A gigabyte represents a specific amount of digital data and is widely…

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Best Streaming Software in 2025: Ultimate Guide

March 24, 2025

Streaming software has become essential for content creators, businesses, gamers, and educators alike in 2025. Whether you’re looking for the best live streaming broadcast software for gaming, webinars, or professional events, choosing the right solution…

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Video Streaming Guide: Technology, Protocols & Optimization

March 24, 2025

Video streaming has revolutionized how we consume media, enabling real-time content viewing without downloads. Whether you’re a content creator, business owner, or developer, understanding the fundamentals of video streaming technology will help you deliver exceptional…

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What is a Video Content Management System (Video CMS) and Why Do You Need One? (Update)

December 4, 2024

  There’s more video content floating around than ever before. Cisco predicted that video would make up 80% of all internet traffic in 2021, up from just 67% in 2016. That number turned out to…

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2024 Streaming Trends and Predictions

January 17, 2024

2024 is upon us, and with another year comes another set of predictions about what streaming trends I believe will gain momentum. Of course, hindsight is always 20/20, so you’ll recognize a few of these…

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Azure Media Services Alternatives: Migrating to Wowza Video

January 4, 2024

Microsoft Azure is sunsetting their Azure Media Services platform on June 30th 2024. This means that come June 30th, Microsoft Azure customers will no longer have access to their Azure Media Services accounts and will…

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IBC 2023 Recap

October 6, 2023

Another IBC has come and gone, and there was a lot to talk about this year. With 43,065 people from 170 countries — plus 1,250 exhibitors — this conference boasted a 16% increase in attendance…

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Key Takeaways From NAB 2023

May 12, 2023

The 2023 NAB show was the second after the event was forced to take a two-year hiatus during COVID. While we still weren’t up to 2019 numbers, attendees counted in at 65,000+, around 12,500 more…

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Stream Your Passion in Minutes with Wowza and Postman

February 28, 2023

What do you get when you combine Wowza, Postman, and a 3D printer? You get a step-by-step demonstration of how easy it is to start streaming with Wowza Video within minutes of gaining access to…

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10 Streaming Trends for 2023

February 1, 2023

2023 marks 30 years since the first live stream made its way across the internet. Since its debut, streaming has become integral to everyday life. Leisure time is spent consuming videos on platforms like YouTube…

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Everything You Need to Know About HTML5 Players for Live Video Streaming (Update)

January 24, 2023

  An HTML5 player is the most widely supported and available video player on the market for live video streaming. Adobe Flash Player once dominated the landscape, but when Apple refused to support Flash players…

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