Wowza Media Systems has announced that its Wowza Streaming Engine now supports Amazon EC2 VT1 instances from Amazon Web Services (AWS). This move aims to enhance efficient transcoding for video needs, particularly in the live and interactive streaming space. This development comes on the heels of Wowza’s collaboration with AMD in 2023, resulting in efficient transcoding for large-scale video streams using AMD’s Xilinx Alveo U30 accelerator card. This card now powers Amazon EC2 VT1 instances, designed to accelerate real-time video transcoding and offer low-cost transcoding for live video streams.
CEO Dave Stubenvoll highlighted the importance of collaboration in driving innovation, noting that the combined efforts of industry leaders AWS, AMD, and Wowza have led to next-level streaming technology. Efficiency is a key focus for organizations processing large volumes of streams, as reducing server load can lower costs, carbon footprints, and increase transmission reliability. With the support for Amazon EC2 VT1 instances, Wowza aims to address these needs effectively by providing high-density transcoding for scalable, low-latency streams without compromising quality.
Product Manager Ashique Anwar emphasized the pressure on organizations with high transcoding needs regarding sustainability, both environmentally and in terms of infrastructure sustainability as demand grows over time. The availability of Wowza Streaming Engine on Amazon EC2 VT1 instances offers enterprises a cost-effective solution for high-density video transcoding workloads, enabling them to deliver superior video experiences to their audiences.
For over 15 years, Wowza has been a trusted partner for reliable and scalable video solutions, having powered over 35,000 video deployments globally across various sectors. Its live streaming and video-on-demand solutions cater to the most challenging aspects of video delivery, providing secure and reliable experiences from a SOC 2 compliant provider. Organizations looking to leverage the efficiency and performance benefits of Wowza’s collaboration with AWS and AMD can explore Wowza Streaming Engine on Amazon EC2 VT1 instances in the AWS Marketplace.
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