Expanded Testing and Strategic Partnerships
Simplify Interoperability Between Third-Party ONU and OLT
Devices
SAN
JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today
announced expanded efforts to improve interoperability
between optical network units (ONU) and optical line
terminals (OLT) for fiber broadband deployment. The addition of
Harmonic's new interoperability facilities for third-party ONU
vendors in North America and
Europe underscores the company's
commitment to an Open ONU approach. Actively partnering with
leading ONU manufacturers, Harmonic is advancing interoperability
through its cOS™ virtualized core software, which
enables operators to support ONU devices from any vendor.
"The push to standardize interactions between OLT and ONU
manufacturers is reshaping the economic dynamics of
fiber-to-the-home deployment," said Dan
Gledhill, Senior Vice President, Broadband Fiber at
Harmonic. "With the ability to select their preferred OLT and ONU
providers, operators can eliminate vendor lock-in and drive down
deployment costs. By expanding our qualification and testing
centers, we can ensure a seamless experience for operators and
foster a robust, diversified supplier ecosystem."
Harmonic is collaborating with leading ONU manufacturers,
including Sercomm, Hitron and Genexis, to drive interoperability in
the operator community.
"Open ONU solutions like Harmonic's cOS platform unlock new
opportunities for operators, allowing them to build more efficient
and flexible fiber-to-the-home networks," said Derek Elder, President of Sercomm Service
Provider Business Group. "Harmonic has recently validated our 10G
SFP+ ONU, which, combined with our vast CPE deployments worldwide,
opens up innovative possibilities for operators, MDUs and
enterprises."
"Harmonic and Hitron offer turnkey, affordable and innovative
solutions for all major variants of fiber and DOCSIS to joint
customers globally," said John
Childress, Senior Vice President of Sales at Hitron. "Our
close collaboration with Harmonic enables operators to deploy with
confidence across a wide array of consumer requirements while
restructuring the economics of traditional FTTH solutions."
"Teaming up with Harmonic, we are empowering operators to build
cost-efficient and future-proof broadband networks," said
Jerry Garrett, North American Board
Advisor for Genexis. "The interoperable Genexis FiberTwist ONTs,
coupled with Harmonic's OLTs, substantially accelerate time to
market for fiber broadband services. The easy to install,
DIY-feasible FiberTwist ONTs reduce truck rolls for operators
seeking to efficiently serve new customers and upgrade existing
cable-TV markets."
Harmonic's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen broadband
services to more than 30 million homes worldwide for leading
operators in North America,
Europe, Latin America and Asia. To learn more
about Harmonic's cOS platform and portfolio of network edge
devices, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband.
SCTE TechExpo24 attendees can see Harmonic's fiber broadband
innovations on display in booth 803. To schedule a meeting with
Harmonic, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband/events/scte-techexpo.
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 broadband 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 broadband networking
via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling
operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to
consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video
delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering
the delivery of gigabit internet 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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concerning Harmonic's business and the anticipated capabilities,
advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market
growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services
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with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec.
31, 2023, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current
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