Harmonic's Software-Based Solutions Achieve
Unprecedented Performance, Energy Efficiency and Cost
Savings
SAN
JOSE, Calif., Sept. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today
announced that the company will showcase the latest generation of
appliances for its XOS Advanced Media Processor and Spectrum X
Media Server at IBC2024, driving new efficiencies for
production, playout, video streaming and broadcast delivery
workflows. The next-generation XOS media processor enables 50% more
channel encoding and transcoding than the previous generation,
while the Spectrum X media server doubles channel density for most
workflows, representing a breakthrough in energy efficiency and
cost savings.
"Efficiency is paramount in today's cost-conscious video
streaming and broadcast market. Our customers are striving for
significant improvements, and our software solutions are designed
to help them meet their cost-efficiency goals," said Stéphane
Cloirec, vice president, video appliances and software product
management at Harmonic. "By offering a substantial reduction in
total cost of ownership, including lower costs per channel, reduced
CapEx investment and minimized power consumption, we enable
broadcasters and video service providers to achieve greater
operational efficiency with less equipment, cables, rack space and
cooling requirements."
In addition to offering increased encoding and transcoding
performance, the new XOS media processor provides 33% reduced power
consumption per channel (8 Watts per HD channels). It also features
a new encoder stress performance gauge that measures CPU
resource consumption and the video quality of channels encoded by
XOS in real time. Through this innovative performance gauge,
broadcasters and video service providers can maximize the number of
channels each XOS processor encodes while ensuring exceptional
video quality.
Featuring AI-powered video compression and quality optimization
technology, the XOS media processor enables service providers to
reliably deliver crystal-clear video quality at the lowest possible
bitrates.
Harmonic's Spectrum X media server enhances production and
playout workflows by combining file, baseband and transport stream
ingest with integrated channel playout capabilities. The
next-generation Spectrum X system delivers outstanding broadcast
quality and mission-critical reliability from a 1RU COTS server,
which is perfect for space-constrained applications and for service
providers looking to future-proof their infrastructure.
Apart from boosting operational efficiency, these
next-generation platforms are key to enabling new services like the
introduction of advanced video codecs such as
VVC and the manipulation of visually lossless content
such as JPEG-XS.
Harmonic will demonstrate its next-generation XOS advanced media
processor and Spectrum X media server at IBC2024, Sept. 13-16 in Amsterdam. To schedule a meeting with Harmonic
at IBC2024, stand 1.B20, visit
www.harmonicinc.com/video-streaming/events/ibc. 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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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 products, services
and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are
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uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec.
31, 2023, 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
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