Wowza acquires AVA Intellect to embed AI-powered agents and real-time video intelligence across streaming platform

Wowza Accelerates AI-First Strategy with AVA Intellect Acquisition

Wowza has acquired AVA Intellect, an AI-native startup focused on intelligent and embedded agent technology for video platforms. This move marks a clear step in Wowza’s shift to an AI-first product approach, with AVA’s co-founder, Mike Vitale, joining Wowza as head of intelligence.

Vitale brings over 20 years of experience working at the intersection of enterprise streaming, cloud-native architecture, and AI product development. His expertise strengthens Wowza’s ability to innovate in media and machine intelligence.

Integrating Intelligence into Video Streaming

Krish Kumar, CEO of Wowza, emphasized the timing of the acquisition. “AVA joins Wowza as we accelerate innovation on the foundation that has made us a reliable streaming infrastructure partner for mission-critical applications,” he said.

Wowza plans to integrate AVA Intellect’s agent framework into its platform to provide video insights and real-time configuration support that adapts dynamically to customer needs. This integration introduces practical intelligence that enhances video delivery responsiveness.

New AI-Driven Product Innovations

The acquisition enables Wowza to introduce two key innovations:

• Stream Intelligence: Detects key markers and extracts real-time insights directly from video streams.
• Agent-Based Technology: Unlocks intelligent assistants to support every stage of the user journey, adding automation and personalized support on demand.

These agents help customers quickly realize value, explore solutions intuitively, and receive tailored support—all embedded within Wowza’s video infrastructure.

Advancing Video Infrastructure with AI

With AVA Intellect, Wowza becomes the first established video infrastructure company to embed intelligent agent technology at the point of configuration and support. Mike Vitale shared his motivation: “What drew me to Wowza was the chance to combine next-gen AI with a platform that powers some of the most demanding video infrastructure worldwide.”

This collaboration builds on Wowza’s existing platform, adding intelligence that aligns with how developers and product teams prefer to work today across various industries and use cases.

Looking Ahead

The acquisition signals a broader evolution in Wowza’s platform strategy. By integrating AI deeper into the streaming experience, Wowza aims to offer infrastructure that helps customers move faster, adapt more easily, and deliver better video experiences at scale.

For product development professionals interested in AI’s role in video and streaming, exploring how intelligent agent technology can streamline workflows and enhance customer interactions will be increasingly valuable.

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