Press Release

Company Profile for Harmonic Inc.

January 13, 2006

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harmonic Inc. is a leading provider of digital video, broadband optical networking and IP delivery systems to cable, satellite, telecom and broadcast network operators. Harmonic's open standards-based solutions for the headend through the last mile enable customers to develop new revenue sources and a competitive advantage by offering powerful interactive video, voice and data services such as video-on-demand, high definition digital television, telephony and Internet access.

Harmonic (Nasdaq:HLIT) is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with R&D, sales and system integration centers worldwide. The Company's customers, including many of the world's largest communications providers, deliver services in virtually every country. Visit www.harmonicinc.com for more information.


   Company:                 Harmonic Inc.

   Headquarters Address:    549 Baltic Way
                            Sunnyvale, CA 94089

   Main Telephone:          408-542-2500

   Website:                 www.harmonicinc.com

   Ticker:                  (Nasdaq:HLIT)

   Type of Organization:    Public

   Industry:                Technology: Telecommunications

   Key Executives:          Chairman, President & CEO: Anthony Ley
                            CFO: Robin Dickson
                            Executive Vice President: Patrick Harshman

   Public Relations
     Contact:               Sarah Lum
     Phone:                 408-543-2392
     Email:                 sarah.lum@harmonicinc.com

   European Media Relations
     Contact:               Lewis Webb
     Phone:                 408-543-7300, +44.20.8392.4065
     Email:                 harmonic@axicom.com

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    SOURCE: Harmonic Inc.