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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.
What is Streaming? Streaming is the real-time delivery of audio and video over the internet, where users can consume content as it arrives rather than waiting for the entire file to download. This contrasts with…
Read MoreWhat is a Live Streaming Platform? Live streaming platforms enable individuals and businesses to broadcast live video content over the internet in real time. From social media streams to professional-grade corporate events, these platforms provide…
Read MoreWowza Streaming Engine Alternatives: Top Solutions for 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,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Gigabytes (GB): Data Storage & Usage
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…
Read MoreBest Streaming Software in 2025: Ultimate Guide
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…
Read MoreVideo Streaming Guide: Technology, Protocols & Optimization
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…
Read MoreWhat is a Video Content Management System (Video CMS) and Why Do You Need One? (Update)
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…
Read More2024 Streaming Trends and Predictions
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…
Read MoreAzure Media Services Alternatives: Migrating to Wowza Video
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…
Read MoreIBC 2023 Recap
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…
Read MoreKey Takeaways From NAB 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…
Read MoreStream Your Passion in Minutes with Wowza and Postman
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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