Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS-based Solution
Simplifies Media Processing, Playout and Primary Distribution for
New Sports Channel in Mexico
SAN
JOSE, Calif., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today
announced that Vivo Worldwide Productions is powering Caliente TV,
a new sports TV channel in Mexico,
with Harmonic's comprehensive playout and distribution
solution. Simplifying all stages of media processing, playout
and distribution to affiliates and partners, Harmonic's
VOS®360 Media SaaS and ProView™ IRD and stream
processor ensure an outstanding experience for Caliente TV
affiliates and viewers.
"Caliente tasked us with
rapidly launching its new linear channel, which ignited our search
for a flexible video platform," said Juan
Carlos Velazquez, director of Vivo Worldwide Productions.
"Harmonic's team of experts exceeded our expectations, enabling us
to deploy Caliente TV within two weeks. The Harmonic solution
streamlines the full playout to distribution workflow, empowering
Caliente TV to focus on reinventing sports coverage. Adopting
Harmonic's SaaS solution gives us the flexibility to easily add
extra channels and more cutting-edge graphics in the future."
The comprehensive offering from Harmonic provides Caliente TV
with a powerful solution for its video workflows. The cloud-based
VOS360 platform unifies the entire media processing chain for
Caliente TV, including playout, advanced graphics, transcoding and
SRT distribution to leading Mexican pay-TV operators. The
VOS360 Media SaaS is based on a flexible business model that
allows Caliente TV to only pay for what they use. Harmonic's
ProView IRD and stream processor supports the reception of
broadcast-quality video over the internet, simplifying
implementation.
"Vivo Worldwide Productions is a powerhouse for producing live
sports content in Mexico, and
we're thrilled to have them as a customer," said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, products and
America sales, video business at Harmonic. "As one of the only
technology providers that offers a complete solution for media
processing, playout and distribution, Harmonic is enabling Caliente
TV to deliver top-notch live sports viewing experiences with
unparalleled agility, resiliency, video quality, security and
scalability. Using our award-winning VOS360 Media SaaS and ProView
8100 IRD, Caliente TV can bring exceptional video quality and
advanced graphics to its new sports TV channel."
Further 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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