SAN JOSE, Calif., July 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic
(NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery technology
and services, today announced that TF1, a leading French TV
channel, has deployed an Ultra HD (UHD) contribution and
distribution solution from Harmonic to broadcast live sports
events, including the world's largest soccer tournament and a
premiere motor racing championship. Using Harmonic's platform, TF1
can deliver live UHD coverage of premium sports competitions
directly to French service providers, providing exceptional video
quality at low bitrates.
"We are gearing up to deliver one of the first live UHD
transmissions via IPTV, a feat that can only be accomplished by
partnering with a trusted technology provider," said Hervé Pavard,
CTO at TF1. "Harmonic delivers the best video quality we've seen at
maximum bandwidth efficiency, and we look forward to showing
viewers how incredibly immersive sports events can be when
experienced in UHD. We're especially excited that Harmonic's
contribution and distribution solution supports HDR and expect to
use it in the future to further enhance our live sports feeds."
Harmonic's ViBE® CP9000 HD/UHD contribution solution
preserves video quality at the front of the broadcast chain, with
the ability to process uncompressed UHD signals which are
eight-times more bandwidth-consuming than current HD sources, and
creates pristine compressed video which saves TF1 tremendous
bandwidth capacity.
"To be effective, UHD video quality must be preserved throughout
the entire workflow, from the contribution phase to the consumer's
display," said Ian Graham, senior
vice president of sales, EMEA and LATAM, at Harmonic. "Our UHD
platform is designed to maintain sharpness and image quality during
the entire production and delivery process."
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 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
forward-looking statements.
Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned
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