Harmonic Inc - HLIT STOCK NEWS

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced expanded efforts to improve interoperability between optical network units (ONU) and optical line terminals (OLT) for fiber broadband deployment. The company has added new interoperability facilities for third-party ONU vendors in North America and Europe, emphasizing its commitment to an Open ONU approach. Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized core software enables operators to support ONU devices from any vendor, eliminating vendor lock-in and reducing deployment costs.

Harmonic is collaborating with leading ONU manufacturers, including Sercomm, Hitron, and Genexis, to drive interoperability in the operator community. The company's cOS platform currently powers next-gen broadband services to more than 30 million homes worldwide for leading operators across multiple continents. This initiative aims to standardize interactions between OLT and ONU manufacturers, reshaping the economic dynamics of fiber-to-the-home deployment.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) and Comcast have announced a breakthrough in unified DOCSIS 4.0 technology, set to be showcased at SCTE TechExpo24. Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform is the first solution to unify both Full Duplex (FDX) and Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) variants of DOCSIS 4.0, enabling operators to deliver symmetrical speeds up to 9Gbps over existing infrastructure.

The cOS platform powers an intelligent ecosystem of network edge devices, allowing operators to provide multigigabit speeds regardless of physical wiring or current infrastructure. This solution accelerates the deployment of new broadband services while ensuring smooth network evolution. Harmonic's cOS fiber solutions also align with BEAD funding and BABA requirements, supporting the expansion of high-speed broadband to rural communities.

Harmonic's cOS platform currently serves over 30 million homes worldwide for leading operators across multiple continents. The company will demonstrate its unified DOCSIS 4.0 and fiber broadband innovations at SCTE TechExpo24, booth 803.

Sercomm has announced the certification of its I-TEMP 10G SFP+ ONU for XGS-PON and 10G EPON with Harmonic's cOS PON OLT portfolio. This certification enhances network operators' ability to meet diverse deployment needs. The innovative form factor addresses various deployment scenarios, offering seamless integration and cost-effective solutions across multiple environments.

Key applications include:

• MDU with Coax: Enabling fiber to the premises and multi-gig DOCSIS broadband service
• MDU with Ethernet: Providing high-speed internet services in densely populated areas
• Community Wi-Fi and Security Cameras: Isolating traffic from residential services
• Monitoring: Offering real-time visibility into critical utilities and devices
• Passive Optical LAN (PO LAN): Reducing the need for expensive Ethernet switches and enabling long-distance deployments

Sercomm and Harmonic will showcase the I-TEMP 10G SFP+ ONU at SCTE Expo 2024 in Atlanta.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced that U.S. service provider Bluepeak Fiber is adopting Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform to future-proof its network. This solution supports DOCSIS 4.0, 10G, and fiber, offering flexibility for high-speed internet delivery. Bluepeak will deploy Harmonic's software in a distributed access architecture (DAA) with Pebble Remote PHY Device and Ripple modular DAA node, streamlining operations and resolving space and power constraints.

The platform enables BoostD 3.1, delivering speeds over 8 Gbps downstream. Harmonic's cOS Central service will provide real-time data insights for proactive issue resolution. The cOS platform currently powers broadband services to over 30 million homes worldwide.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) will showcase its intelligent ecosystem for fiber and DOCSIS networks at SCTE TechExpo24. The company's innovations enable operators to deliver multigigabit speeds with enhanced reliability, opening new revenue opportunities. Harmonic will demonstrate:

• DOCSIS 4.0 capabilities with speeds over 9Gbps
• Open ONU capability for flexible fiber broadband deployment
• Beacon intelligent speed maximizer for DOCSIS networks
• BoostD 3.1 for fiber-like speeds over DOCSIS 3.1
• Converged fiber and DOCSIS solutions

Harmonic's cOS platform currently powers broadband services to over 30 million homes worldwide.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that its VOS®360 Ad SaaS has been officially integrated with FreeWheel's platform for server-side ad insertion (SSAI) and in-stream advertising. This integration enhances dynamic ad experiences across live and on-demand video streams for streaming platforms and broadcasters. The cloud-native SSAI solution enables personalized full-screen and in-stream ad delivery to millions of concurrent viewers, including new addressable ad formats like double-box and dynamic L-bars.

Key features of VOS360 Ad include a user-friendly interface, developer-ready APIs, and an ad reporting dashboard with KPI metrics. The integration with FreeWheel's ecosystem aims to support reliable and cutting-edge advertising solutions, addressing the evolving needs of the industry. Harmonic will demonstrate VOS360 Ad SaaS at IBC2024 in Amsterdam, September 13-16.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has unveiled next-generation appliances for its XOS Advanced Media Processor and Spectrum X Media Server, set to be showcased at IBC2024. These software-based solutions offer significant improvements in performance and efficiency for video streaming and broadcast workflows:

1. The new XOS processor enables 50% more channel encoding and transcoding with 33% reduced power consumption per channel.
2. The Spectrum X server doubles channel density for most workflows.
3. Both solutions provide substantial cost savings and energy efficiency.
4. A new encoder stress performance gauge measures CPU resource consumption and video quality in real-time.
5. The platforms enable new services like advanced video codecs (VVC) and visually lossless content (JPEG-XS) manipulation.

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) and TOD, a sports and entertainment platform by beIN MEDIA GROUP, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance live sports streaming in the MENA region. TOD will utilize Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS, a cloud-native platform running on Microsoft Azure, to improve viewer experience through low-latency streaming and superior video quality.

The VOS360 platform simplifies media processing and delivery, handling functions such as transcoding, encryption, packaging, and origin. Its real-time scaling and geo-redundancy capabilities enable TOD to reliably deliver major live sports events, including Premier League matches and UEFA finals, at scale with outstanding quality. This partnership aims to provide unrivaled sports experiences to MENA viewers through enhanced efficiency, reliability, and scalability in live and VOD sports streaming.