SAN JOSE, Calif., June 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ:
HLIT) today announced that Guangdong Radio and Television (GRT) is
the first province-level broadcaster in China to deploy UHD channels, thanks to a
playout solution from Harmonic. Supporting a range of formats,
including SD, HD and UHD, Harmonic's playout solution enables GRT
to create pristine UHD broadcasts.
"UHD is still fairly new to the Chinese market, and we wanted to
be at the forefront of this exciting movement," said Huang Yonghong, associate director at GRT.
"Harmonic's playout solution provides rock-solid reliability and a
rich feature set, increasing our workflow efficiency and allowing
UHD channels to be launched very quickly."
GRT has deployed Harmonic's market-leading Spectrumâ„¢ X media
server to deliver provincial UHD broadcasts and expand its HD
channel offering. Harmonic's Spectrum X solution reduces the
complexity of broadcast workflows by merging multiple capabilities
onto a single appliance. Native SDI and IP I/O on the same chassis
will also enable GRT's future transition to all-IP workflows and
accelerate the launch of new revenue-generating channels.
Spectrum X media server also features innovative HDR and SDR
with tone mapping and tone expansion, with support for sustained
SDR or HDR outputs and mixed SDR and HDR clips. Additionally, the
server provides simulcast channel capabilities with support for two
different output resolutions, including SDR and HDR, from one
playlist. These advanced features can easily be adopted by GRT in
the future as it continues to improve upon video quality.
"Being among the first to launch UHD channels in China gives GRT a reputation for quickly
responding to technology innovation and addressing consumer demand
for an elevated entertainment experience," said Tony Berthaud, vice president of sales and video
services, APAC, at Harmonic. "Since Spectrum X is a highly
versatile and flexible video server, we are able to expand features
and functionality over time, enabling GRT to protect its
investment."
Harmonic will demonstrate its UHD solutions, including the
Spectrum X media server, at BroadcastAsia2019, June 18-20 in Singapore at Stand 4S2-01. Further information
about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide
leader in video delivery technology and services, enables media
companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality
broadcast and OTT video services to consumers globally. The company
has also 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 SaaS technologies, or powering the
delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing
the way media companies and service providers monetize live and VOD
content on every screen. More information is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
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