Video streaming infrastructure provider Wowza has acquired AVA Intellect, an AI-native start-up specialising in intelligent and embedded agent technology for video platforms.
As part of the acquisition, AVA’s co-founder Mike Vitale joins Wowza as head of intelligence. According to the company, this will accelerate Wowza’s shift toward an AI-first product strategy.
Krish Kumar, CEO of Wowza, said: “AVA joins Wowza at a pivotal time as we accelerate innovation on the foundation that has made Wowza such a reliable streaming infrastructure partner for so many mission-critical applications. We’re integrating AVA Intellect’s agent framework into our platform to deliver video insights and real-time configuration support that adapts to customer needs. It’s a practical step forward in making video delivery more intelligent and responsive. Mike and his team bring deep video experience and an AI-first approach that is a direct match for our product and company vision at Wowza, and I look forward to Mike joining the Wowza leadership team.”
Wowza said the acquisition reinforces its commitment to embedding AI across the entire video lifecycle, starting with capabilities that drive immediate value for customers.
With AVA Intellect, Wowza said it is introducing two major product innovations: AVA’s stream intelligence, which it says adds the ability to detect key markers and pull real-time insights directly from video; and agent-based technology, said to unlock agent-powered experiences that enhance every stage of the user journey, bringing more intelligence and automation to Wowza’s video infrastructure.
Wowza added that the acquisition marks the beginning of a broader evolution in its platform strategy, noting that by bringing AI deeper into the streaming experience, it is investing in more intelligent, responsive infrastructure.
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