SAN JOSE, Calif., April 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ:
HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, today
announced that its Electra™ VS video system was used by PCCW
Global, the international operating division of HKT, Hong Kong's
premier telecommunications service provider, to deliver immersive
360-degree, virtual reality (VR) experiences live during the 2017
Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament April 7-9. Ideal Systems, Asia's largest, industry-leading broadcast
systems integrator, assisted with the provision of 360-degree VR
multi-camera live sports production. As part of a fully integrated
VR workflow that included Nokia OZO cameras, the Electra VS
compression platform enabled PCCW Global to distribute UHD VR
content to consumers on a variety of devices, including PCs,
smartphones and Samsung Gear VR head-mounted devices (HMDs).
"Live sports events are one of the most promising video
applications for VR technology, increasing viewer engagement and
opening up new monetization opportunities for content and service
providers," said Tony Berthaud, vice
president of sales, APAC, at Harmonic. "Working with PCCW Global
and our VR technology partners, we were able to transport sports
fans to this premiere event which attracts some of the world's
greatest rugby players, unveiling each and every angle of the
matches in exceptional UHD quality."
The 360-degree VR workflow featured Nokia OZO VR cameras
integrated with Adobe Premiere for post production, the Harmonic
Electra VS system for UHD compression, and Ideal Live 360, a
solution co-developed by Ideal Systems that includes a VR
application for Gear VR headsets and a cloud-based VR analytic
backend service. Using the Electra VS system, PCCW Global was able
to encode live video into multiple profiles and formats, including
DASH UHD ABR, AVC and HEVC, ensuring that viewers of the Hong Kong
Sevens tournament enjoyed stunning 360-degree, VR visuals on any
device.
Additionally, at the 2017 NAB Show in Harmonic booth SU1210, the
company will showcase cutting-edge innovations in 360-degree
immersive VR technology with a demonstration featuring prerecorded
content of Blue Man Group from their stage at the Luxor Hotel and
Casino in Las Vegas. Further
information about Harmonic and the company's products is available
at www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) is the
worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure for emerging
television and video services. Harmonic enables customers to
produce, deliver and monetize amazing video experiences, with
unequalled business agility and operational efficiency, by
providing market-leading innovation, high-quality service and
compelling total-cost-of-ownership. More information is available
at www.harmonicinc.com.
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SOURCE Harmonic Inc.