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.

IBC 2022: Key Trends and Takeaways

September 21, 2022

The 2022 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC), held in person for the first time since 2019, was back at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam with thousands of attendees and an air of excitement for the…

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Wowza Video API Session 6: Analytics

July 19, 2022

Welcome to the sixth and final Wowza Video API session. Now that you’re more familiar with the platform and more advanced functions, you’re ready to learn something you’ve likely been excited for: analytics. In this…

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Wowza Video API Session 5: Asset Management

July 8, 2022

Now that you’re more familiar with Wowza Video, it’s time to discuss something you’ll definitely want to learn about: asset management. In this API how-to session, we’ll dive into how to create, organize, and manage…

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Wowza Video API Session 4: WebRTC Real-Time Streaming at Scale

June 15, 2022

Now that we’ve covered a bit more of Wowza Video‘s advanced workflows and you have your content ready to go, the next step in making sure you deliver a seamless viewing experience to your audience…

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Wowza Video API Session 3: Advanced Workflows

June 2, 2022

  Now that you’re a bit more acquainted with using Wowza Video after API Session 1 and Session 2, it’s time to dive into more advanced workflows. Watch the video above or read the transcript…

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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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