SAN JOSE, Calif., April 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic
(NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery technology
and services, today announced that Fuji Television Network (Fuji
TV), a leading television station in Japan, has deployed a cloud playout solution
from Harmonic for its SMART OTT service. Using Harmonic's
cloud-native VOS™ media processing software, Fuji TV is performing
channel playout directly from a public cloud platform to simplify
workflow and increase monetization opportunities. System integrator
EVC Inc. provided expertise in large-scale video distribution
services and an advanced traffic system, helping to ensure a
successful deployment.
"We need streamlined playout for our SMART distribution system
used for OTT program delivery by third-party content providers to
audiences outside of Japan.
Harmonic's VOS solution is the most comprehensive and adaptive
media processing solution that addresses all of our playout needs
in terms of workflow efficiency, flexibility and rock-solid
reliability," said Katsuya Seki,
senior manager at Fuji TV. "Entrusting Harmonic and EVC with the
management of our cloud playout, we are free to focus on other
tasks related to content and revenue growth."
Asia-Pacific OTT revenues from TV episodes and movies will reach
$24.41 billion in 2022, tripling the
$8.27 billion recorded in 2016,
according to Research and Markets. With playout functionality in
the cloud, Fuji TV can explore additional types of monetization for
its OTT channels. Being a cloud-based solution, VOS media
processing is highly adaptive and responsive to Fuji TV's needs.
With a focus on overall service uptime, Harmonic manages software
services for Fuji TV including modern and proactive technical and
operational assistance such as monitoring, to ensure smooth and
reliable service delivery.
"Thanks to our new playout-as-a-service innovation, Fuji TV has
dramatically streamlined its playout operations for OTT content
delivery," said Tony Berthaud, vice
president of sales, APAC, at Harmonic. "This new and simple playout
approach is based on an open and cloud-native architecture strategy
that allows seamless integration with ecosystem partners to ensure
the delivery of true end-to-end OTT video services. Fuji TV is the
perfect, tangible example of this workflow in action, leveraging
benefits of the public cloud in terms of scale, speed and
simplicity."
Harmonic will demonstrate its award-winning VOS family of
solutions at the 2018 NAB Show, April
9-12, in Las Vegas at booth
SU810. 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 CCAP 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-as-a-service (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,
2017, 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
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