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Harmonic’s Pearl R-OLT module simplifies fibre broadband service

Harmonic has announced the launch of its new Pearl Remote Optical Line Termination (R-OLT) module for fibre broadband service delivery from Harmonic’s versatile Ripple and Oyster node enclosures. Pearl R-OLT is Harmonic’s latest innovation and joins the company’s broad ecosystem of fibre and DOCSIS edge devices powered by the cOS virtualised core. Harmonic’s new high-density […]

May 13, 2024

Harmonic extends cOS broadband platform with Beacon ISM

Harmonic has announced the new Beacon intelligent speed maximizer (ISM) application integrated on the cOS virtualised broadband platform alongside its vCMTS and fibre applications. The Beacon ISM provides greater spectrum efficiency to maximise upstream and downstream speeds on a per-subscriber basis, enhancing quality of experience (QoE) and contributing to subscriber revenue growth and retention. The […]

April 30, 2024

Harmonic VOS Media Software achieves CNF Certification on Red Hat OpenShift

Harmonic hasy announced that the company’s VOS Media Software is a validated cloud-native network function (CNF) on the Red Hat OpenShift. Media companies and service providers can now deploy any video streaming and broadcast workflows powered by VOS Media Software with the outstanding reliability, simplified operations, and added security capabilities offered by Red Hat OpenShift. […]

April 12, 2024

Filmocentro enhances playout efficiency with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced the successful implementation of its cloud-native VOS360 Media SaaS for Chilean content provider Filmocentro, significantly optimising playout and primary distribution operations. Partnering closely with Chilean telecommunications supplier Totaltel, Harmonic says it has enabled Filmocentro to achieve unparalleled efficiency, reliability and flexibility in its workflows. “With Harmonic’s VOS360 SaaS, we have streamlined our […]

April 11, 2024

Harmonic in-stream advertising for live sports streaming

Harmonic has announced an advancement in live sports streaming monetisation with the introduction of in-stream advertising with new split-screen ad formats on its VOS360 Ad SaaS. This innovative feature creates a new premium inventory for live sports streaming, enabling advertisers to reach viewers without disrupting the viewing experience while simultaneously empowering publishers to optimise monetisation […]

April 10, 2024

Millicom accelerates fibre deployments with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that Millicom, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America through the TIGO brand, has successfully launched XGS-PON fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) with Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform. This expands on Millicom’s previously announced use of the cOS platform to provide high-speed broadband services across nine countries in Latin America. “Adding fibre […]

February 20, 2024

Harmonic broadband boost; video still struggles

Harmonic, the broadband and video streaming solutions provider, has reported a 20 per cent year-over-year revenue surge in Q4 for its broadband division, with revenue reaching $115.2 million (€106.4m). Sales of CableOS virtualised cable modem termination system (CMTS) software, as well as Remote-PHY technology to Comcast accounted for 41 per cent of this revenue, Harmonic […]

February 1, 2024

DOCOMO PACIFIC deploys 10G FTTP service with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that DOCOMO PACIFIC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Japanese mobile operator NTT DOCOMO and the regional leader in innovation, telecommunications and entertainment in the Marianas has selected Harmonic’s fibre access solutions to deliver 10G broadband services. Coupling Harmonic’s industry-leading cOS virtualised broadband core with its Wharf switch and Fin optical line […]

January 9, 2024

OCN transforms broadband service with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that Okinawa Cable Network (OCN) in Japan is using Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform (previously known as CableOS) to modernise its broadband network. With Harmonic, a specialist in virtualised broadband solutions, OCN now delivers reliable, high-speed internet service to its subscribers and has established a simple path to 10G fibre-to-the-home (FTTH). “Harmonic’s cOS […]

November 7, 2023

Harmonic considers video business future

Broadband and media technologist Harmonic is undertaking a review of its video business, citing the need to better position Harmonic for long-term shareholder value creation. It revealed the move as it released its Q3 figures, which saw revenue down to $127.2 million (€120.5m), compared to $155.7 million in the prior year period. Broadband segment revenue […]

November 1, 2023By Colin Mann