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Harmonic Inc. reports developments in broadband access and video delivery technology for service providers, media companies, broadcasters and streamers. Its updates commonly cover virtualized broadband networking, fiber deployment tools, AI-powered network operations intelligence, remote OLT infrastructure, and the cOS platform used by broadband operators.
Harmonic news also includes video workflow software and media processing products such as VOS Media Software, XOS Advanced Media Processor, hybrid streaming solutions, and AI orchestration for live video workflows. Recurring company announcements address customer deployments, product introductions, industry conference participation, earnings releases, and investor presentations.
Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) announced that Inter Venezuela, the largest private Internet provider in Venezuela, is using Harmonic’s cOS virtualized core and fiber solutions to power a nationwide XGS-PON-based mobile backhaul service.
The deployment targets cost-efficient 4G backhaul and upcoming 5G densification, with centralized management, flexible OLT form factors and rapid service rollout. Harmonic’s cOS platform supports nearly 46 million CPE devices worldwide.
Harmonic (Nasdaq: HLIT) reported Q1 2026 Broadband net revenue of $121.7 million, up 43% year over year, with Rest-of-Market revenue up 78%. Total company GAAP EPS was $0.07, Broadband GAAP EPS $0.10.
Backlog and deferred revenue reached $582.1 million, up 87% from a year earlier. The company raised its 2026 Broadband GAAP revenue outlook to $475–$495 million and repurchased 4.2 million shares for $43 million. The $145 million cash sale of the Video business is expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to conditions.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced CFO Walter Jankovic will appear in a fireside chat at the 21st Annual Needham Technology, Media & Consumer Conference on May 13, 2026 at 12:45 p.m. PT/3:45 p.m. ET and will host investor meetings that day. Mr. Jankovic will also participate in the Rosenblatt Virtual Technology Summit on June 10, 2026. A live audio webcast of the Needham fireside chat will be available on Harmonic's investor website, with an archived webcast posted for 30 days.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) will unveil new fiber-network products and a back-office integration platform at Fiber Connect 2026, May 18-19 in Kissimmee, Florida. Key highlights include an AI-powered network operations intelligence, the outdoor Pearl-1XL R-OLT with eight Combo PON ports, the Jetty-3 hardened remote node (up to 12x fiber utilization reduction), Fin-Lite and Fin-2 OLT modules, and a low-code integration platform to accelerate back-office integrations.
The release says these solutions aim to lower deployment costs, extend service to remote areas, simplify multi-vendor operations, and scale fiber rollouts faster.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) will release first quarter 2026 results after the market close on Monday, May 11, 2026. The company will host a live webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT the same day to discuss results, with a replay available after 5:00 p.m. PT.
Telephone participation requires advance registration; detailed dial-in instructions and a unique registrant ID will be sent by email. The live event and replay will be accessible via Harmonic's Investor Relations website.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced on April 19, 2026 that DIRECTV is transforming its U.S. direct-to-home (DTH) video platform using Harmonic's cloud-native VOS Media Software. The software centralizes playout-to-delivery in DIRECTV's private data center, handling ingest, advanced playout, ad insertion, branding, premium encoding and statistical multiplexing.
Harmonic says VOS lowers operational costs, enables AI-driven encoding and advanced compression to optimize bandwidth and supports monetization across high-value linear and occasional-use channels. Harmonic will demo VOS at the 2026 NAB Show, April 19-22, booth W2831.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced that CentralCast is deploying the XOS Advanced Media Processor to deliver exceptional video quality and operational efficiencies across more than 170 public media channels, serving over half of U.S. public media viewership. The XOS processor enables 176 transport streams, higher channel density, reduced power and cooling needs, automatic 5.1/2.0 audio switching, and professional services for faster deployment. Harmonic will showcase XOS at the 2026 NAB Show, April 19-22 in Las Vegas (stand W2831).
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) launched a new AI orchestration service on April 14, 2026 to integrate multiple AI applications into live video workflows with broadcast-grade reliability, security and unified governance. The SaaS offering supports real-time translation, dubbing, highlight generation and ad-break detection, and will be demoed at NAB 2026.
The service provides a single control plane, synchronized multi-engine processing, built-in redundancy and dynamic scheduling to simplify AI adoption and accelerate time to market for broadcasters and streamers.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced enhancements to its hybrid streaming solution on April 9, 2026, adding MCP AI-agent connectivity, Red Hat OpenShift cloud-native deployment, and intelligent video asset orchestration to reduce costs and simplify operations.
The platform supports broadcast and OTT workflows, policy-driven VOD/PVR tiering, and centralized control; Harmonic will demonstrate the solution at the 2026 NAB Show, April 19-22, booth W2831.
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) will showcase fiber product and AI-powered network operations innovations at the FTTH Conference 2026 in London, April 14-16, booth S03. The company will demo its cOS virtualized core, Open ONT framework, and scalable OLT and node portfolio aimed at accelerating multi-gigabit deployments across Europe.
Harmonic says its solutions enable proactive AI-driven operations, vendor-agnostic CPE choice, and cost-efficient scaling for operators building long-term fiber broadband networks.