SES and Harmonic Partner for Transition of C-Band Spectrum to Enable 5G
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has partnered with SES to upgrade technology related to the C-band transition for 5G. This alliance involves deploying Harmonic's XOS media processing and XOS Edge transcoding solutions, ensuring SES's C-band customers can maintain video service quality. The deployment aligns with SES's plan filed with the FCC on June 19, 2020, and is expected to enhance bandwidth efficiency in satellite delivery networks. This partnership is pivotal for the communications sector, aiding the transition to 5G while safeguarding critical video services.
- Partnership with SES for technology upgrades associated with C-band transition for 5G.
- Deployment of Harmonic's advanced XOS media processing and XOS Edge transcoding solutions.
- Enhances bandwidth efficiency for satellite delivery systems.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that it will partner with SES for technology upgrades associated with the SES transition plan filed with the Federal Communications Commission on June 19, 2020. SES and Harmonic will work together to fast-track this deployment, freeing up spectrum for 5G while simultaneously enabling SES's C-band customers to maintain the quality and resilience of their critical video services. This network transformation is based on Harmonic's powerful software solutions for satellite video delivery.
SES and Harmonic will work jointly to deploy Harmonic's XOS advanced media processing in the headend and XOS Edge transcoding solutions in remote sites for primary distribution of video feeds. The XOS solutions are based on Harmonic's widely deployed streaming platform, bringing unique OTT capabilities to satellite delivery.
"We are proud to support SES, its customers and the communications industry in enabling the transformation of C-band spectrum for 5G," said Jeremy Rosenberg, senior vice president, business development at Harmonic. "Our software-based solutions set the standard for flexibility by enabling these traditional satellite delivery networks to deliver solutions with industry-leading bandwidth efficiency."
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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