Technology Benchmarks Report
Independent performance testing and comparisons of webcasting platforms, CDNs, encoders, and related technologies.
Data-Driven Technology Decisions
The IWA Technology Benchmarks report provides objective performance data to support informed technology decisions. Independent testing methodology and transparent reporting enable fair comparison across vendors and solutions.
Benchmark Categories
Encoding Performance
Quality and speed comparisons for hardware and software encoders. Testing evaluates quality at various bitrates, encoding latency, resource utilization, and reliability aligned with IWA encoding specifications.
CDN Performance
Global delivery performance for major CDN providers. Metrics include latency by region, startup time, rebuffering rates, and cache efficiency based on delivery network standards.
Platform Comparisons
Feature and usability comparisons for webcasting platforms. Evaluated against streaming quality and accessibility standards compliance.
Low-Latency Solutions
Latency measurements and trade-off analysis for low-latency streaming technologies including LL-HLS, LL-DASH, and WebRTC implementations.
Testing Methodology
Benchmarks use standardized test content, consistent network conditions, and repeated measurements for statistical validity. Methodology is documented in detail for transparency. Vendors may participate in testing but cannot influence results or reporting.
Updates and Coverage
Benchmark reports are updated quarterly to reflect new product versions and emerging technologies. Suggestions for benchmark coverage can be submitted through IWA working groups.
Access Benchmarks
Full benchmark reports are available to IWA members. Summary findings are presented at conference sessions and virtual summits.