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Webinar – Transcoding Optimization: Benchmarking & Instance Sizing Best Practices with Wowza

July 22, 2025 by Brian Ellis
   

Join Wowza Sales Engineer, Brian Ellis, and Wowza Technical Product Manager, Jeff Reese, as they discuss how to optimize transcoding with Wowza Streaming Engine to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and scale seamlessly. In this webinar, we’ll share benchmarking insights, best practices for instance sizing, and expert tips to help you maximize performance for your streaming workflows. In under 30 minutes, you’ll learn:

  • Performance Insights – Benchmark results for CPU, GPU, and FPGA transcoding.
  • Instance Sizing Best Practices – Optimize cost and performance for your needs.
  • Fine-Tuning for Efficiency – Monitor usage, reduce skipped frames, and scale smarter.

About Brian Ellis

Brian Ellis is a Senior Sales Engineer with over 12 years of experience in sales and sales engineering within the streaming media industry. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering, combining deep technical expertise with strategic business insight. At Wowza, Brian supports the company's global channel business, empowering partners with the tools and resources needed to deliver impactful streaming solutions worldwide. Passionate about partner enablement, he specializes in bridging technology and business strategy to drive success across diverse markets.
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