Wowza is a comprehensive video platform designed to deliver high-quality live and on-demand video streaming solutions, catering to a wide range of needs from small-scale deployments to large, mission-critical applications.
What Wowza Does
Wowza provides an end-to-end video streaming solution that enables users to stream live and on-demand video content to global audiences. The platform is built to support various use cases, including live events, video-on-demand (VOD), and integrated content management, analytics, and monetization.Key Features and Functionality
Transcoding and Playback
Wowza offers advanced transcoding capabilities, including per-title VOD encoding, live transcoding, and packaging. It supports real-time streaming with ultra-low latency (ULL) and adaptive bitrate streaming to ensure high-quality playback on any device.Content Management
The platform includes a single management console that allows for metadata management, auto-captioning, video clipping, and permissions and access control. Users can also organize and find videos using categories and subcategories, and curate content with video playlists.Monetization
Wowza supports monetization through integrated advertising capabilities, allowing users to display ads during streams or videos to generate revenue. This feature is part of the broader suite of tools that help optimize monetization strategies.Analytics
The platform provides detailed analytics to offer insights into viewer behavior, content performance, and platform engagement. This helps users understand their audience better and make data-driven decisions.Deployment Flexibility
Wowza can be deployed in various ways to suit different needs:- Self-Managed: Ideal for private and public cloud streaming infrastructure where high customization and high-density streaming are required.
- Fully-Managed: Suitable for cloud (SaaS) environments, offering end-to-end streaming, best-in-class support, reliability at scale, and low-code integration.