Harmonic Unleashes Fiber Broadband Innovation at Fiber Connect 2024

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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) will showcase its latest fiber broadband innovations at Fiber Connect 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. The company's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform and network edge devices aim to simplify and reduce costs for multigigabit fiber deployments and upgrades.

Key highlights include:

• Streamlining fiber deployments with easy-to-install R-OLT and shelf modules
• Optimizing equipment capital and interoperability through an open approach to ONU/ONT selection
• Enabling future-readiness with a single solution for various PON technologies
• Simplifying QoE end-to-end through multivendor fiber interoperability

Harmonic's cOS platform currently powers next-gen broadband services to over 28 million homes worldwide.

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• Harmonic's cOS platform powers broadband services to over 28 million homes globally
• Company's solutions aim to reduce capex and simplify network evolution
• Open approach to ONU/ONT selection allows operators to break free from vendor lock-in
• Single solution for GPON, XGS-PON, Combo PON, 25G and beyond enables cost-effective deployments

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 Harmonic to Showcase Versatile Fiber Solutions That Simplify Deployments and Generate Savings for Service Providers

SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that the company will demonstrate its latest fiber broadband innovations for high-speed broadband service delivery at Fiber Connect 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. Harmonic's market-leading cOS^™ virtualized broadband platform and versatile portfolio of network edge devices enable service providers to simplify and save on multigigabit fiber deployments and upgrades.

"Growth and profitability for fiber broadband service operators hinges on time to market and optimizing costs," said Dan Gledhill, senior vice president, broadband fiber at Harmonic. "At Fiber Connect we'll showcase our unique fiber broadband solutions that provide unparalleled flexibility for operators to reduce capex today and ensure expanded capacity for the future in any density, over any distance and to any location."

Harmonic will highlight several fiber broadband innovations at Fiber Connect that enable service providers to:

• Streamline fiber deployments: Harmonic will demonstrate the power of its market-leading cOS platform to ease control and management of network edge devices, ensuring high performance on the network, enhancing the quality of experience for subscribers. With easy to install, versatile R-OLT and shelf modules, Harmonic's fiber solutions enable fast time to market of services and unlock savings on operations, construction and real estate.
• Optimize equipment capital and interoperability: Harmonic's fiber solutions offer an open approach to ONU/ONT selection, allowing operators to adopt the customer premise equipment of their choice. This unique approach enables operators to break free from vendor lock-in, benefit from competitive ONU/ONT pricing and simplify network evolution.
• Enable future-readiness and simplify upgrades: Harmonic's cOS platform enables upgrades at the speed of software with a single solution for GPON, XGS-PON, Combo PON, 25G and beyond. Harmonic will showcase how operators can cost-effectively address rural, suburban, urban and MDU deployments with a single solution.
• Simplify QoE end-to-end: Harmonic will demonstrate multivendor fiber interoperability with Incognito, Kaon Broadband, Sercomm and Bitdefender. The demonstration will showcase Harmonic's cOS platform and Pier OLT shelf, Incognito's Fiber Service Orchestration solution and ONU/ONTs from multiple vendors, illustrating how to achieve best-in-class fiber service from the headend to the home.  

Showcasing Expertise at the Fiber Connect Conference
Harmonic's Dan Gledhill will share his insights during the panel "Access Backhaul: Ensuring FTTH Networks Can Back It Up, Up, Up" on Tuesday, July 30, at 1:30 p.m.

Todd Lattanzi, regional vice president, fiber broadband business development at Harmonic will present "Unlocking Your Network" on Tuesday, July 30, at 4:40 p.m. in the Fiber Theater.

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 North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Fiber Connect 2024 attendees can see Harmonic's fiber broadband innovations on display in booth 786. To schedule a meeting with Harmonic, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband/events/fiberconnect.

To learn more about Harmonic's fiber solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband. Further information about Harmonic 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. 

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.

Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Photo Caption: Harmonic cOS^™ Broadband Platform Logo

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Photo Caption: Dan Gledhill, Senior Vice President, Broadband Fiber at Harmonic

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FAQ

What will Harmonic (HLIT) showcase at Fiber Connect 2024?

Harmonic will demonstrate its latest fiber broadband innovations, including the cOS™ virtualized broadband platform and network edge devices, aimed at simplifying and reducing costs for multigigabit fiber deployments and upgrades.

How many homes does Harmonic's cOS platform currently serve?

Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform powers next-gen broadband services to more than 28 million homes for service providers worldwide.

What are the key benefits of Harmonic's (HLIT) fiber broadband solutions?

Harmonic's solutions offer streamlined fiber deployments, optimized equipment capital and interoperability, future-readiness with simplified upgrades, and end-to-end QoE simplification through multivendor fiber interoperability.

When and where is Fiber Connect 2024 taking place?

Fiber Connect 2024 is taking place in Nashville, Tennessee. The exact dates are not specified in the press release, but it mentions events on July 30.