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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

Harmonic brings density to 10G fibre deployments with new OLT shelf

Harmonic has announced the launch of its new high-density Pier optical line terminal (OLT) shelf, a significant addition to Harmonic’s virtualised cOS broadband platform and family of network edge devices. Addressing the escalating demand for high-speed 10G connectivity, the Pier OLT shelf introduces new high-power OLT optics to enable downlink reach up to 60 km, […]

October 23, 2023

OpenVault integrates PMA with Harmonic cOS broadband platform

OpenVault has partnered with Harmonic to integrate OpenVault’s Profile Management Application (PMA) technology with Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform (formerly CableOS), simplifying optimisation of bandwidth and performance for operators with DOCSIS 3.1 or higher networks. OpenVault’s OV PMA software adds a significant new functionality to broadband CMTSs, increasing effective usable bandwidth and network resiliency for operators. […]

October 16, 2023

KBRO future-proofs broadband network with Harmonic

Harmonic has announced that KBRO, a multiple-system operator in Taiwan, has selected Harmonic’s CableOS Broadband Platform to future-proof its broadband network. The CableOS Platform will enable KBRO to converge its fiber and DOCSIS network to sustainably meet the demand for reliable, ultrahigh-speed broadband experiences. “The virtualised CableOS Platform unifies the core to simplify the delivery […]

September 20, 2023