Wowza Acquires AVA Intellect to Drive AI-First Strategy

Wowza, a leader in video streaming infrastructure, has announced its acquisition of AVA Intellect, an AI-native startup that specializes in intelligent and embedded agent technology for video platforms. This acquisition aligns with Wowza's commitment to embedding AI across the video lifecycle, enhancing its platform with agent-based automation. As part of the acquisition, Mike Vitale, co-founder of AVA Intellect, will join Wowza as Head of Intelligence, bringing over two decades of experience in streaming, cloud-native architecture, and AI development. The integration of AVA Intellect is set to introduce two key innovations to Wowza's product suite: stream intelligence and agent-based technology, both designed to optimize the video delivery experience by providing real-time insights and enhancing user engagement. This move positions Wowza to be the first significant player in introducing intelligent agents within the video infrastructure domain, further solidifying its reputation as an innovative and reliable partner for mission-critical video applications.