Mola TV Streams UEFA Euro 2020 in UHD HDR with Harmonic VOS360 Cloud SaaS

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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced that Mola TV is utilizing its VOS360 cloud streaming SaaS for the first-ever live UHD HDR streaming of UEFA Euro 2020 in Indonesia. This service enhances Mola TV's streaming workflow, ensuring high reliability and real-time scaling. Mola TV emphasizes the significance of UHD HDR for high-profile sports events, which could enhance audience engagement. Harmonic's EyeQ AI-based encoding technology improves streaming quality, backed by a dedicated support team, ensuring optimal performance during live sports broadcasts.

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• Mola TV adopts Harmonic's VOS360 for live UHD HDR streaming, enhancing viewer experience.
• VOS360 simplifies the media processing and delivery, ensuring reliable streaming.
• AI-based encoding technology on VOS360 improves streaming quality significantly.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Mola TV, one of the fastest growing entertainment networks in Indonesia, is using Harmonic's VOS^®360 cloud streaming SaaS for the first-ever live UHD HDR streaming of UEFA Euro 2020 football matches in Indonesia. Harmonic's VOS360 platform ensures the highest level of service reliability and real-time scaling for Mola TV's streaming service, simplifying the live streaming workflow from source to screen.

"We are enormously proud that, for the first time, our viewers can watch live, high-profile sports events in UHD HDR," said CP Lee, CTO at Mola TV. "Mola TV has always relied on Harmonic cloud streaming solutions for its sports streaming services. As we bring more high-profile sports events such as the UEFA and EPL, Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS will be instrumental in ensuring the best possible streaming experience for our subscribers."

Harmonic's VOS360 SaaS simplifies all stages of the media processing and delivery chain while EyeQ™ AI-based encoding technology on the VOS360 platform improves the streaming quality for Mola TV's service. Supported by a DevOps team providing 24/7 monitoring and assistance, the Harmonic cloud-based platform provides high availability and reliability that is a must for live sports streaming.

"UHD HDR is a game changer in the live sports streaming environment, where video quality can easily determine the success of a service," said Tony Berthaud, vice president of sales and video services, APAC, at Harmonic. "Harmonic's VOS360 platform ensures Mola TV can securely deliver crystal-clear UHD HDR video to a large variety of devices. This assurance is crucial for operators streaming high-demand events like the UEFA Euro Championship."

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 cable access 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 cable access networking via the industry's first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable 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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FAQ

What is Harmonic's latest announcement regarding Mola TV and UEFA Euro 2020?

Harmonic announced that Mola TV is using its VOS360 cloud streaming SaaS for the first-ever live UHD HDR streaming of UEFA Euro 2020 in Indonesia.

How does VOS360 benefit Mola TV's streaming service?

VOS360 simplifies the live streaming workflow and ensures high reliability and real-time scaling, essential for live events.

What technology does Harmonic use to enhance streaming quality?

Harmonic employs EyeQ AI-based encoding technology within the VOS360 platform to improve streaming quality.

What is the significance of UHD HDR for Mola TV?

UHD HDR is crucial for delivering high-quality video for high-profile sports events, impacting viewer engagement and service success.

What role does the DevOps team play in Harmonic's VOS360 service?

The DevOps team provides 24/7 monitoring and assistance to ensure high availability and reliability for live sports streaming.