Harmonic Expands Cloud Video Streaming And Simplifies Broadcast Workflows At IBC 2022

Harmonic has announced that it will bring the company’s latest cloud-native and on-prem innovations for video streaming and broadcast delivery to IBC 2022.

Harmonic will highlight how its advanced solutions are addressing the critical needs of the media and entertainment industry by enabling flawless live sports streaming, targeted advertising at scale, best-in-class VOD and linear streaming, and next-gen broadcast service delivery.

Harmonic will showcase:

The VOS360 SaaS platform for a range of applications:

  • Live sports streaming: Stream secure watermarked live sports events with targeted ads reliably and at scale in UHD HDR.
  • VOD and linear streaming: Deliver outstanding VOD and linear streaming experiences with scalable targeted advertising.
  • Free ad-supported TV (FAST): Enable the creation of UHD HDR FAST channels.
  • Broadcast: Deploy complex broadcast workflows with full support for playout, branding, statistical multiplexing and affiliate distribution in the cloud. 

New applications for XOS Advanced Media Processor and Spectrum™ X Advanced Media Server:

  • Targeted advertising for broadcasters: Unlock new revenue streams with DVB-TA support.
  • Edge media processing: Take media processing and distribution to the next level with the new generation of software-based edge devices.
  • Distribution of DVB-T/T2 signals: Optimize DTT distribution with a new DVB-SIS (single illumination system) offering.
  • Extended video-over-IP capabilities: Expand video-over-IP possibilities with NDI for production and playout workflows. 

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