Wowza's robust support for GPU encoding is a significant advantage, as it dramatically enhances performance and efficiency, especially with high-volume media loads. The Video-on-Demand (VOD) functionalities operate seamlessly and stably within our environment. In particular, Wowza's compatibility and efficiency in managing Opencast videos are excellent, which is crucial for our library of approximately 60,000 videos. The scalability of the system has been impressive; it effortlessly handles both live streaming and VOD content, which is critical for our operations. Reliability and stability have been top-notch; Wowza has performed without interruption or error even under demanding usage. Its versatile protocol support ensures that we can deliver content to a wide audience across various devices and platforms. The ability to customize and integrate Wowza with our existing systems has been flexible and helped us optimize our workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
One significant drawback has been the complexity and difficulty of the Wowza Streaming Engine software update process. Updates often require considerable time and manual effort, which poses challenges for maintenance. The software's default operation as the 'root' user is a major security risk and causes concern within our environment. This necessitates additional steps to ensure security. The overall security posture could be improved and requires continuous monitoring and extra configuration to minimize risks. For example, default settings are not always optimal from a security standpoint. While the documentation is comprehensive, finding specific solutions or uncommon configurations can sometimes be challenging and time-consuming. The product's licensing and pricing model can occasionally be difficult to understand and optimize, particularly as needs evolve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
