Chris Allen

CEO | Red5

Chris Allen is the co-founder and CEO of Red5, with over 20 years of experience in video streaming software and real-time systems. A pioneer in the space, he co-led the team that reverse-engineered the RTMP protocol, launching the first open-source alternative to Adobe’s Flash Communication Server. Chris holds over a dozen patents and continues to innovate at the intersection of live video, interactivity, and edge computing. At Red5, he leads the development of TrueTime Solutions, enabling low-latency, synchronized video experiences for clients including NVIDIA, Verizon, and global tech platforms. His current work focuses on integrating AI and real-time streaming to power the next generation of intelligent video applications.

Latest Articles by Chris Allen

Why The Term “Smart City Surveillance” Needs An Update In The Era Of AI And 5G

Smart city surveillance is rapidly evolving beyond traditional monitoring, thanks to real-time streaming technologies, AI, and 5G. In this blog, based on my recent LinkedIn...

Chris Allen

📅 August 29, 2025

#ChrisAllenTalks

Drone Live Streaming. What You Can Use It For And How to Set It Up

What Is Drone Live Streaming?Types of Drones and Their UsesHow Does It Work?Why All the Buzz Around Drone Live Streaming Now?P2P vs Server SetupHow To...

Chris Allen

📅 August 15, 2025

Featured Story

What’s New in Red5 Cloud v1.10.0? Pay-As-You-Grow Plan with 50 GBs Free Every Month, New Dashboard, New Subscription Plans, And More!

What’s New in Red5 Cloud v1.10.0?New FeaturesIntroducing new subscriptions with the Pay-As-You-Grow plan1. Pay-As-You-Grow 2. Growth 3. Enterprise PlanMap DashboardBandwidth & Usage ToolImprovementsBug FixesConclusionTry Red5 For Free...

Chris Allen

📅 August 6, 2025

Featured Story

Sports Betting Industry Trends 2026: Untapped Opportunities in Group Betting, Fan Engagement, and Licensing Rights

The Problem With Today’s Sports Betting AppsWhat Casinos Can Teach Sports Betting AppsSports Betting Industry Trends 2026Social and Watch-Party-Style BettingReal-Time Streaming as a RequirementShifting Licensing...

Chris Allen

📅 August 5, 2025

#ChrisAllenTalks

How Online Auction Software Is Catching Up with Sports Betting Apps and Fan Engagement Platforms

Online auction software is evolving into one of the most compelling use cases for real-time streaming. After covering real-time streaming in air-gapped networks, I’d like...

Chris Allen

📅 July 29, 2025

#ChrisAllenTalks

What Is Air-Gapped Streaming and How Government Streams Without Internet

What Is Air-Gapped Streaming?Who Uses Air-Gapped Video StreamingWhy Are More Teams Asking For It?How Red5 Solves the Air-Gapped Streaming Challenge Real-World ApplicationsCaltransConclusionTry Red5 For Free Chris...

Chris Allen

📅 July 17, 2025

#ChrisAllenTalks

Reflecting on Our Milestones in 2024 and Sharing Our Predictions for 2025

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of our team and the continued success of Red5. In...

Chris Allen

📅 December 30, 2024

#ChrisAllenTalks

What Is Single Bitrate RTMP? Legacy Workflows in a Modern Streaming World

Single bitrate RTMP workflows have been a cornerstone of live streaming for over a decade. They are simple and effective for delivering fixed-resolution and fixed-bitrate...

Chris Allen

📅 November 15, 2024

Streaming Basics

Red5’s Predictions for the Live Streaming Industry in 2024

Each year at this time, we like to look back over the past 12 months, reflect on changes to the industry, and celebrate successes. And...

Chris Allen

📅 December 29, 2023

#ChrisAllenTalks

Red5 Pro Partners with Zixi

Red5 Pro is pleased to announce a partnership with Zixi. By integrating Zixi SDVP (Software-Defined Video Platform) in the Red5 Pro WebRTC server, users have...

Chris Allen

📅 August 9, 2023

Red5 News

Red5’s Predictions for the Live Streaming Industry in 2023

Predictions for the live streaming industry in 2023 reflect how quickly real-time video continues to evolve across technology, business models, and user expectations. In this...

Chris Allen

📅 December 23, 2022

#ChrisAllenTalks

Red5 Pro and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Partnership

Red5 Pro is excited to announce our ongoing partnership with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as host for not only our internet presence but also our...

Chris Allen

📅 October 16, 2022

Red5 News

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