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Harmonic CableOS tops charts

Harmonic’s Nasdaq stock price jumped nearly 20 per cent after it revealed to investors big gains in its cable-net virtualisation software in Q1. CableOS now reckons to control around 10 per cent of modems connected to DOCSIS 3.1 networks worldwide, about 18.4 million total. CableOS replaces expensive cable modem termination system (CMTS) hardware in networks […]

May 10, 2023

Harmonic powers ATSC 3.0 across the US

Harmonic has announced growing momentum for its XOS software-based advanced media processing solution as ATSC 3.0 deployments skyrocket across the US. Harmonic’s XOS software solution is powering NEXTGEN TV services in major designated market areas (DMAs) including Boston, Miami and San Francisco, enabling the delivery of ATSC 3.0 channels with greater bandwidth efficiency and enhanced […]

April 17, 2023

MSG Networks launching sports streaming service with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that MSG Networks will use Harmonic’s VOS360 SaaS for its new MSG+ sports streaming service, due to launch this summer. “We chose Harmonic as our strategic partner based on their extensive experience in enabling live sports streaming at scale. VOS360 SaaS will simplify all stages of media processing and delivery for our […]

April 17, 2023

VertiCast taps Harmonic to enhance live sports streaming

Harmonic has announced that VertiCast Media Group’s CSport, the Caribbean sports service streaming the Premier League, is using Harmonic’s award-winning VOS360 video SaaS platform. The VOS360 platform provides VertiCast with unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability, ensuring a superior viewing experience for subscribers in 26 Caribbean countries. “Choosing Harmonic as our strategic technology partner enabled […]

March 29, 2023

Harmonic, Hitron Technologies partner

Harmonic is offering a new fibre solution for cable operators in collaboration with Hitron Technologies, the DOCSIS customer premise equipment manufacturer. The joint offering combines Harmonic’s CableOS FTTx solution with Hitron’s NOVA-2002 and NOVA-2004 optical network units (ONUs), creating a cloud-native infrastructure for sustainable delivery of 10G symmetrical services. Nelson Cable in Virginia has successfully […]

September 20, 2022

DirecTV GO expands streaming service with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that DirecTV GO, a Vrio company, is streaming more than 100 linear channels with Harmonic’s VOS360 cloud SaaS platform. The Harmonic SaaS platform is deployed by leading providers in the media and entertainment industry for efficiently streaming linear channels and live sports events. “Scalability is a fundamental requirement for us to grow […]

September 9, 2022

Harmonic unveils SIS for satellite distribution

Harmonic has announced it will introduce a new Single Illumination System (SIS) offering to ensure greater interoperability and cost savings for broadcast operators with DTT and DTH services. Based on the DVB-SIS standard, Harmonic’s new offering reduces multiplex distribution costs by about 50 per cent compared with the double satellite illumination method and enables broadcast […]

September 7, 2022

Viaccess-Orca, Harmonic sports streaming partnership

Viaccess-Orca (VO), a global player providing OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions, and Harmonic, a specialist in video delivery solutions, are joining forces to improve content protection for live sports streaming. VO’s dynamic watermarking technology will be integrated with Harmonic’s market-leading VOS360 cloud SaaS platform, offering content owners and providers a […]

September 1, 2022

Harmonic adds Google Cloud support to VOS360 SaaS platform

Harmonic has announced that its VOS360 SaaS platform is now available on Google Cloud, bringing additional infrastructure options to media and entertainment companies. By running on Google Cloud, the VOS360 SaaS platform reinforces benefits for video service providers, including unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability for a superior viewing experience. “Google Cloud’s highly performant and […]

August 30, 2022

Harmonic, Nagra watermarking service for live sports

Harmonic and Nagra are teaming to improve content protection for live sports streaming with a new watermarking-as-a-service offering. Nagra NexGuard forensic watermarking is now integrated with Harmonic’s VOS360 cloud SaaS platform, offering content owners and service providers a streamlined solution for protecting premium content at scale during live sports events. “A significant rise in piracy […]

August 23, 2022