SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic
(NASDAQ: HLIT), in collaboration with Google and 3SS, has created
an integrated OTT and broadcast live sports workflow on Android
TV™, delivering essential tailored features such as
picture-in-picture, multi-view and personalized mosaic. At IBC2019,
on Harmonic Stand 1.B20 and Google Stand 14.E02, the companies will
demonstrate how pay-TV operators can now deliver personalized,
low-latency live sports experiences on OTT and hybrid set-top boxes
(STBs) using Harmonic's VOS® cloud-native live video
platform, a powerful UHD STB and the 3READY custom launcher
application from 3SS.
The demo incorporates Harmonic's containerized VOS software
platform, spanning content preparation through origin server,
hosted on Google Cloud Platform. Enabling unified OTT and broadcast
delivery workflows, the VOS platform ensures low latency and
exceptional picture quality for all multistream applications,
improving the live sports experience.
"Personalized experiences are common in OTT sports environments,
and it's time to bridge the gap between the OTT and broadcast
worlds," said Shahar Bar, senior
vice president, Video Business, at Harmonic. "This tailored live
sports OTT and linear experience on Android TV is a breakthrough in
our industry, made possible thanks to a unique cloud-native live
video platform provided by Harmonic, a powerful UHD STB powered by
Android TV and an intuitive user experience enabled by 3SS."
"The customer need for live sports is super simple. It has to be
live and in best quality. The reality is that OTT live streams
typically have a latency between 30-90 seconds and are often far
from ultra-high quality," said Pierre
Donath, chief product officer at 3SS. "Together with
Harmonic, we challenged what's possible and created the next level
of OTT live sports and personalized linear experience by combining
our industry-leading technologies powered by Android TV."
Harmonic will demonstrate its hybrid OTT and broadcast solutions
at IBC2019, Sept. 13-17, in
Amsterdam at Stand 1.B20.
Additionally, at the Google booth, Stand 14.E01, Harmonic's vice
president of video strategy, Thierry Fautier, will present
"Enhancing Live Sport Experience with Harmonic on Android TV" on
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. and will show off VOS360 SaaS running
on Google Cloud throughout the show. Further information about
Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
Android TV is a trademark of Google LLC
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.
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, 2018, 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
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