Versatile Pearl R-OLT Enables Economic
Delivery of Fiber Broadband from Node Enclosures
SAN
JOSE, Calif., May 13, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced the launch
of its new the Pearl Remote Optical Line Termination (R-OLT) module
for fiber 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 fiber and
DOCSIS edge devices powered by the cOS™ virtualized
core.
Harmonic's new high-density R-OLT helps operators simplify their
fiber upgrades, enabling them to accelerate time to market of
high-speed fiber broadband. The Pearl R-OLT leverages multiple
fiber technologies simultaneously, including GPON, ComboPON and
XGS-PON.
"By integrating several functionalities into one module, Pearl
R-OLT gives operators the flexibility to quickly and economically
deliver high-speed broadband services anywhere with any back
office," said Nimrod Ben-Natan,
CEO-designate and senior vice president and general manager of
Harmonic's Broadband Business. "This product underscores our
commitment to innovation and providing broadband service providers
solutions that simplify network expansion."
With Pearl inside Harmonic's outdoor node enclosures, operators
can easily address a variety of network topologies, either by
placing in underground vaults, compact pedestals or in aerial
configurations. Pearl empowers operators to adapt and accommodate
installation requirements, ease permitting and minimize property or
new construction costs.
The compact Pearl R-OLT module offers a simplified solution to
enhance subscriber quality of experience and increase subscriber
retention by enabling targeted deployment of fiber over-builds in
greenfield and existing service areas. Integrating long-range OLT
optics, the Pearl R-OLT also creates additional potential revenue
opportunities, facilitating cost-effective edge out strategies to
reach new communities and underserved areas with greater
agility.
With up to 8 XGS-PON per Pearl R-OLT, the compact,
power-efficient module offers industry-leading performance to bring
10G fiber services to any location, in any density, providing
flexibility today and capacity for the future.
Harmonic's market-leading cOS virtualized broadband platform
powers next-gen broadband services to more than 28 million homes
for service providers worldwide, including leading operators in the
North America, Europe, Latin
America and Asia.
Harmonic will showcase its powerful cOS broadband platform and
the new Pearl R-OLT device at the 2024 ANGA COM Conference in
Cologne, May 14-16, at hall 8, stand C35. To learn more
about Pearl R-OLT, visit
https://www.harmonicinc.com/broadband/pearl-olt/. Further
information about Harmonic's cOS platform and portfolio of network
edge devices is available at www.harmonicinc.com/broadband.
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 service 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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