SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2009--
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) will feature its unique content preparation
and transcoding solutions for mobile video delivery to various networks
and devices (broadcast, 3G/4G, Internet and sync-and-go). Taking place
in Barcelona from February 16-19, Mobile World Congress is an annual
event that attracts key decision-makers in the mobile industry.
Harmonic’s innovative ProStream™ 4000 multi-screen transcoder,
Rhozet™ and LIVEcut™ technologies—key components of the mobile video
delivery solution on display at Mobile World Congress—enable operators
to provision live, time-shifted and on-demand content on a mobile
device. These systems leverage existing headend investments and help
operators deliver the high performance required for successful mobile
video services.
“Operators wanting to take the next step in enhancing their video
services need to deliver a compelling video experience across different
networks and on mobile handsets,” said Thierry Fautier, Director of
Telco Solutions for Harmonic Inc. “Harmonic’s solutions for this growing
market include real-time and offline content preparation, IP-based
transcoding and video servers for applications such as unicast
streaming, time-shifted video delivery, mobile broadcast and
sync-and-go.”
At Mobile World Congress, Harmonic will feature demonstrations including:
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Live streaming with the ProStream 4000 to mobile phones, smartphones
and PC clients
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A catch-up TV demonstration on a smartphone in collaboration with
Expway, a leading electronic service guide company
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Offline content transcoding using Harmonic’s Rhozet Carbon Coder™
For more information, or to request a copy of a new whitepaper offering
a comprehensive look at this exciting market, visit www.harmonicinc.com/mobile.
About Harmonic Inc.
Harmonic Inc. is a leading provider of versatile and high performance
video solutions that enable service providers to efficiently deliver the
next generation of broadcast and on-demand services including high
definition, video-on-demand, network personal video recording and
time-shifted TV. Cable, satellite, broadcast and telecom service
providers can increase revenues and lower operational expenditures by
using Harmonic’s digital video, broadband optical access and software
solutions to offer consumers the compelling and personalized viewing
experience that is driving the business models of the future.
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.
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Source: Harmonic Inc.
Harmonic
Sarah Lum, +1-408-543-2392 (Media Relations)
sarah.lum@harmonicinc.com
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