Harmonic Drives Innovation with New Game-Changing Capabilities for Its Market-Leading VOS Software and SaaS Solutions
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced new features for its VOS® family of software and SaaS solutions, set to be unveiled at IBC2024. The innovations include:
1. AI speech-to-text capability for caption creation on VOS360 Media SaaS
2. Server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) technology on VOS360 Ad SaaS
3. JPEG-XS live source support and tiered storage for Origin applications on VOS Media Software
These advancements aim to simplify video streaming and broadcast delivery, increase monetization, and enhance viewer engagement. The VOS Media Software is now a validated cloud-native function on Red Hat OpenShift, offering improved reliability, simplified operations, and enhanced security for media companies and service providers.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) ha annunciato nuove funzionalità per la sua famiglia di software VOS® e soluzioni SaaS, che saranno presentate all'IBC2024. Le innovazioni includono:
1. Capacità di riconoscimento vocale in testo (speech-to-text) basata su AI per la creazione di sottotitoli su VOS360 Media SaaS
2. Tecnologia di inserimento pubblicitario guidato dal server (SGAI) su VOS360 Ad SaaS
3. Supporto per sorgenti live JPEG-XS e archiviazione a livelli per le applicazioni Origin su VOS Media Software
Questi progressi mirano a semplificare lo streaming video e la distribuzione televisiva, aumentare la monetizzazione e migliorare il coinvolgimento degli spettatori. Il VOS Media Software è ora una funzione cloud-native convalidata su Red Hat OpenShift, che offre una maggiore affidabilità, operazioni semplificate e sicurezza avanzata per le aziende media e i fornitori di servizi.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) ha anunciado nuevas características para su familia de software VOS® y soluciones SaaS, que se presentarán en IBC2024. Las innovaciones incluyen:
1. Capacidad de reconocimiento de voz a texto (speech-to-text) basada en IA para la creación de subtítulos en VOS360 Media SaaS
2. Tecnología de inserción de anuncios guiada por servidor (SGAI) en VOS360 Ad SaaS
3. Soporte para fuentes en vivo JPEG-XS y almacenamiento en niveles para aplicaciones de Origin en VOS Media Software
Estos avances están destinados a simplificar el streaming de video y la entrega de transmisión, aumentar la monetización y mejorar la participación del espectador. El VOS Media Software ahora es una función nativa de la nube validada en Red Hat OpenShift, ofreciendo mayor fiabilidad, operaciones simplificadas y mejor seguridad para las empresas de medios y los proveedores de servicios.
하모닉(Harmonic) (NASDAQ: HLIT)은 IBC2024에서 공개될 VOS® 소프트웨어 패밀리의 새로운 기능을 발표했습니다. 혁신 사항은 다음과 같습니다:
1. AI 기반 음성 인식 텍스트 변환 기능을 통한 VOS360 Media SaaS의 자막 생성
2. VOS360 Ad SaaS의 서버 유도 광고 삽입(SGAI) 기술
3. VOS Media Software에서 JPEG-XS 라이브 소스 지원 및 계층화된 저장소 지정Origin 애플리케이션
이러한 발전은 비디오 스트리밍 및 방송 배달을 단순화하고, 수익 창출을 증가시키며, 시청자 참여를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. VOS Media Software는 이제 Red Hat OpenShift에서 검증된 클라우드 네이티브 기능으로, 미디어 회사 및 서비스 제공업체를 위한 향상된 신뢰성, 단순화된 운영 및 향상된 보안을 제공합니다.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) a annoncé de nouvelles fonctionnalités pour sa famille de logiciels VOS® et ses solutions SaaS, qui seront dévoilées à l'IBC2024. Les innovations incluent :
1. Fonctionnalité de conversion de la parole en texte (speech-to-text) basée sur l'IA pour la création de sous-titres sur VOS360 Media SaaS
2. Technologie d'insertion publicitaire guidée par serveur (SGAI) sur VOS360 Ad SaaS
3. Support des sources Live JPEG-XS et stockage par niveaux pour les applications Origin sur VOS Media Software
Ces avancées visent à simplifier le streaming vidéo et la diffusion, à accroître la monétisation et à améliorer l'engagement des spectateurs. Le VOS Media Software est désormais une fonction cloud-native validée sur Red Hat OpenShift, offrant une meilleure fiabilité, des opérations simplifiées et une sécurité renforcée pour les entreprises de médias et les fournisseurs de services.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) hat neue Funktionen für seine VOS® Softwarefamilie und SaaS-Lösungen angekündigt, die auf der IBC2024 vorgestellt werden. Die Innovationen umfassen:
1. KI-gestützte Sprach-zu-Text-Funktionalität zur Erstellung von Untertiteln auf VOS360 Media SaaS
2. Servergesteuerte Werbung Einfügung (SGAI) Technologie auf VOS360 Ad SaaS
3. JPEG-XS Live-Quellen-Unterstützung und gestuftes Speichern für Origin-Anwendungen auf VOS Media Software
Diese Fortschritte zielen darauf ab, das Video-Streaming und die Broadcast-Auslieferung zu vereinfachen, die Monetarisierung zu erhöhen und das Engagement der Zuschauer zu verbessern. Die VOS Media Software ist jetzt eine validierte cloud-native Funktion auf Red Hat OpenShift, die verbesserte Zuverlässigkeit, vereinfachte Vorgänge und erhöhte Sicherheit für Medienunternehmen und Dienstleister bietet.
- Introduction of AI speech-to-text capability for automatic caption and subtitle generation
- Implementation of server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) technology to enhance monetization opportunities
- Addition of JPEG-XS live source support for high-quality contribution feeds
- New IT-friendly storage for origin and video streaming applications, offering up to tens of petabytes capacity
- Validation of VOS Media Software as a cloud-native network function on Red Hat OpenShift
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Harmonic's latest upgrades to its VOS® family represent a significant leap in video streaming technology. The new AI speech-to-text capability for caption creation is a game-changer, potentially reducing costs and time for content localization. This could be particularly valuable for expanding into new markets rapidly.
The introduction of server-guided ad insertion (SGAI) technology is noteworthy. By centralizing ad control, it promises to enhance performance and reduce latency, which could lead to improved viewer experiences and potentially higher ad revenues. The new reporting dashboard for real-time ad insertion performance monitoring is also a valuable addition for optimizing ad strategies.
The support for JPEG-XS live source ingest is particularly interesting for high-quality live sports broadcasting over IP networks, potentially offering cost savings without compromising quality. The expanded storage capacity of up to tens of petabytes for origin and video streaming applications is also significant, enabling more extensive content libraries and longer catch-up TV periods.
Harmonic's enhancements to its VOS® family could strengthen its market position in the competitive video streaming solutions sector. The integration of AI for automated caption generation and translation addresses the growing demand for multilingual content, potentially expanding Harmonic's appeal in global markets.
The focus on improved ad insertion and monetization tools aligns with industry trends towards more personalized and efficient advertising. This could attract more publishers looking to optimize their ad revenues. The new storage solutions and JPEG-XS support cater to the increasing demand for high-quality content and larger content libraries, which could be particularly appealing to sports broadcasters and OTT providers.
Harmonic's validation as a cloud-native network function on Red Hat OpenShift is also noteworthy, as it could open up new opportunities in the telecom sector as operators look to modernize their infrastructure. Overall, these innovations position Harmonic well to capitalize on the ongoing shift towards cloud-based, AI-enhanced video delivery solutions.
"We are raising the bar of excellence with new enhancements to our VOS family of software and SaaS solutions," said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, products and
VOS360 Media SaaS Innovations
The new AI-based speech-to-text capability on VOS360 Media SaaS enables video service providers to automatically generate captions and subtitles from existing audio tracks. VOS360 Media also translates the captions and subtitles into any language for linear channels and live events, helping video service providers expand their global reach and elevate viewer engagement.
VOS360 Ad SaaS Advancements
Harmonic is enhancing monetization opportunities for publishers (service providers and broadcasters) through SGAI support on VOS360 Ad SaaS. SGAI balances personalized ad experiences with efficient resource usage, centralizing ad control to enhance performance, reduce latency and support CDN caching for efficient manifest delivery. VOS360 Ad also offers a new reporting dashboard, enabling customers to monitor the real-time performance of the ad insertion to maximize yield.
VOS Media Software Enhancements
Harmonic's VOS Media Software is enhanced with JPEG-XS live source ingest support for applications such as live sports that require high-quality contribution feeds while benefiting from the cost efficiencies of IP networks. In addition, VOS Media Software features new IT-friendly storage for origin and video streaming applications, including VOD and catch-up TV, offering storage capacity of up to several tens of petabytes.
VOS Media Software is a validated cloud-native network function (CNF) on Red Hat OpenShift, allowing media companies and service providers to deploy video streaming and broadcast workflows with outstanding reliability, simplified operations and added security. The software is easy to deploy and scale utilizing pre-defined starter packages optimized for specific customer requirements.
Harmonic will demonstrate the latest advancements to its VOS family of software and SaaS solutions at IBC2024, Sept. 13-16, in
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.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 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 based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and 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 date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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