SAN JOSE, Calif., June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic
(NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that SportsMax, a leading sports
channel in the Caribbean and a
subsidiary of the Digicel Group, is using Harmonic's
VOS®360 Live Streaming Platform to cost-effectively
deliver premium sports events from popular leagues across the
world. Leveraging the cloud, Harmonic's VOS360 platform enables
SportsMax to dynamically scale channel lineups based on the
schedules of premier sports associations, such as La Liga, NBA,
Caribbean Premier League, Women's
Tennis Association and the English Premier League, while providing
exceptional quality of experience to viewers.
"Our sports schedule is dynamic; consequently, having an elastic
solution for live video streaming is critical. At the same time,
service continuity is absolutely essential for us," said
Oraine Godfrey, head of digital
media at SportsMax. "The VOS360 platform offers unmatched
flexibility and provides real-time scaling for handling peak
viewing, which is important for live sports streaming. It also
assures total service continuity and the best video quality,
ensuring our fans are satisfied with their viewing experience. By
allowing us to live stream from source to screen, Harmonic's
platform dramatically increases our efficiencies."
Harmonic's VOS360 Live Streaming Platform simplifies all stages
of media processing and delivery for SportsMax, providing
end-to-end capabilities including live and file transcoding,
packaging and origin, dynamic real-time CDN selection, VOD and
time-shift. The VOS360 platform is built with unparalleled uptime
to keep channels on air. Dynamic dual cloud instances synchronize
video and keep streams fully aligned, while Harmonic's worldwide
team of DevOps experts provides round-the-clock assistance to
ensure high reliability for subscribers.
"Professional sports events are starting to return without
spectators, placing an even greater relevance on streaming.
High-quality, scalable and resilient streaming enables fans from
all over the world to watch their favorite teams, leagues and
players online," said Alvaro Martin,
vice president, sales and services, Latin
America, at Harmonic. "With our VOS360 Live Streaming
Platform, SportsMax can cost-effectively deliver coverage of the
top sports leagues, over the top, to the Caribbean market. On-the-fly scaling
capabilities on the VOS360 platform will ensure that millions of
viewers can watch the events simultaneously with the reliability
and exceptional quality of experience that Harmonic is known
for."
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.
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, 2019, 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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