SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ:
HLIT) today announced that a new UHD service featuring NASA UHD
content, remotely produced by Harmonic in cooperation with NASA, is
now available in high dynamic range (HDR) on the Roku®
platform. Roku users with a 4K-capable streaming player or Roku TV™ can
download the channel from the Roku channel store. The new UHD HDR
channel is delivered over the top as an app utilizing a cloud-based
end-to-end video streaming solution from Harmonic, Accedo, and
CenturyLink. As the world's first 24/7 UHD HDR video streaming
service, the channel will provide viewers with access to VOD and
linear content for an amazing experience.
"From day one, our goal in partnering with Harmonic has been to
collaborate on advancing technologies through which NASA can make
its compelling footage of space, Earth, and the other planets
available for OTT streaming," said Bryan
Walls, deputy program manager of the NASA Imagery Experts
Program at NASA. "Using NASA footage, Harmonic is able to deliver a
selection of stunning NASA imagery directly to millions of viewers
in beautiful UHD with the clarity and depth of HDR. For many, it
will be the first UHD HDR content they'll experience in their
homes; we're excited to work with Harmonic to make this beautiful
and educational video content available to more of the people NASA
serves."
Harmonic is providing its VOS®360 Video SaaS,
simplifying asset acquisition, channel origination, hosting and
delivery for the UHD HDR channel featuring NASA content. With the
Accedo One™ video experience platform, this UHD HDR video
experience was created quickly with a highly immersive and yet
simple-to-use interface. CenturyLink's global content delivery
network (CDN) enables Harmonic to seamlessly deliver
bandwidth-demanding media such as UHD HDR 60fps directly to end
users in real time.
"Using NASA UHD content is a true demonstration of how
Harmonic's VOS360 Video SaaS can accelerate the delivery of UHD HDR
content by eliminating the significant costs and complexities
normally associated with launching new premium services," said
Tim Warren, senior vice president
and chief technology officer, video business at Harmonic. "Being
part of this groundbreaking project with our partners Accedo and
CenturyLink helps us showcase the expanded color space offered by
the HDR format from an intergalactic perspective, a feat that has
never been achieved before."
"Harmonic is delivering unique and compelling footage with this
video service," said Fredrik
Andersson, senior vice president of strategy and solutions
at Accedo. "This service is a great example of how cooperation
between cloud-first driven companies can accelerate
innovation."
"The bandwidth required to deliver UHD HDR video content can
create extreme challenges for global scale delivery," said
Bill Wohnoutka, vice president of
global internet and content delivery services at CenturyLink.
"CenturyLink's CDN will enable Harmonic to seamlessly provide
high-resolution content directly to end users on all seven
continents for both on-demand and live video."
The new UHD HDR channel showcases the breathtaking beauty and
grandeur of space using high-resolution images and video in HDR
generated from the International Space Station and other current
NASA missions. The channel includes a live stream and real-time
views of Earth from the International Space Station, as well as
remastered footage from historical missions.
Harmonic will showcase the new UHD HDR channel at IBC2018,
Sept. 14-18 in Amsterdam at stand 1.B20. Further information
about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
To view the trailer for the new UHD HDR channel, visit
https://youtu.be/hBHViOnlMWM.
About Accedo
Accedo (www.accedo.tv) is the trusted
video experience transformation pioneer improving the lives of
video consumers by the hundreds of millions. Over the years, Accedo
has earned the trust of the world's leading video service providers
– customers to whom two goals are paramount: explore new
opportunities to monetize video and transform video services to
meet rapidly changing consumer expectations.
With this in mind Accedo has developed Accedo One™, the first
cloud platform dedicated to providing operators, broadcasters and
brands with the freedom to build, manage and deploy high-quality,
engaging video experiences the way they want to.
Website: www.accedo.tv
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/accedo.smarttv
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accedo-tv/
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the
second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise
customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense
focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the
world's best networking company by solving customers' increased
demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves
as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased
network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber
security solutions that help protect their business.
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, 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.
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