Bold New Capabilities Include AI-Enabled
Closed Captioning, Streamlined Primary Distribution and Support for
DTV+
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JOSE, Calif., March 19,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today
announced significant new enhancements to the company's XOS
Advanced Media Processor to elevate video streaming and broadcast
delivery. Harmonic is pushing video innovation forward with new
AI-powered applications that boost efficiency and reduce costs, the
introduction of a new XOS appliance that simplifies primary
distribution and support for Brazil's DTV+ standard. Showcased at the 2025
NAB Show, these innovations reinforce the XOS media processor as a
cutting-edge solution for evolving video streaming and broadcast
requirements.
"As the video industry strives for efficiency, Harmonic
continues to innovate with an all-in-one solution for media
processing and distribution," said Gil
Rudge, senior vice president, solutions and Americas sales,
video business at Harmonic. "Feature collapse is central to our
appliance strategy, and we're elevating that approach with the
evolution of our XOS media processor. The new enhancements
highlight our commitment to helping service providers and
broadcasters streamline operations while reducing costs and
maximizing efficiency."
Bringing AI Innovation On-Premises
Leveraging AI,
Harmonic is extending exciting new capabilities to the XOS media
processor, starting with automated closed captioning. Collapsing
innovative AI-powered features into a single on-premises video
appliance enhances efficiency, improves accessibility and
significantly reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for
manual processing.
Streamlining Primary Distribution
Harmonic is
introducing a new XOS appliance, broadening support for
distribution applications and reducing the cost of primary
distribution for small-channel-count use cases. The XOS media
processor is an efficient edge processing solution that supports a
range of workflows, from those with just a few channels to more
complex, high-channel-count systems. As the video industry shifts
from satellite to IP-based delivery, the XOS solution ensures
service providers have the flexibility to support reception of both
satellite and IP incoming feeds to ensure a seamless migration.
Combined with Harmonic's DMS-X distribution management system, the
XOS media processor provides a unified and scalable solution for
satellite and IP distribution.
Gearing Up Broadcasters for DTV+ Delivery
The XOS
media processor now supports Brazil's next-gen DTV+ system through the
integration of state-of-the-art video (VVC and LCEVC) and audio
(MPEG-H) codecs, future-proofing the delivery of terrestrial
digital TV. This enhancement allows Brazilian broadcasters to
efficiently deliver video across legacy ISDB-Tb, new DTV+ and OTT
networks using a single solution. Advanced media processing
features on the XOS media processor enable broadcasters to deliver
pristine UHD video quality, ensuring an exceptional viewing
experience.
Harmonic will demonstrate the latest advancements to the XOS
Advanced Media Processor at the 2025 NAB Show, April 6-9 in booth W2821. To schedule a meeting
with Harmonic, visit
www.harmonicinc.com/video-streaming/events/nab. More information
about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide
leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions,
enables media companies and service providers to deliver
ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to
consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking
via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling
operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to
consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video
delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering
the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the
way media companies and service providers monetize live and
on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
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of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Statements concerning Harmonic's business and the anticipated
capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market
acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic
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Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31,
2024, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current
Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press
release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the
date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any
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