Harmonic Leads AI and Cloud Innovation with Enhancements to VOS360 SaaS Solutions

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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced significant enhancements to its VOS360 SaaS solutions, focusing on AI innovations and cloud capabilities. The company has introduced AI-powered features including automatic ad break detection, SCTE-35 marker insertion, and enhanced monetization tools for live content.

As part of the Akamai Qualified Compute Partner Program, VOS360 solutions now integrate with Akamai's compute infrastructure, CDN, and security capabilities. New features include AI-driven capabilities such as automated subtitles through speech-to-text, sports clipping for real-time highlights, and automated translation with voice cloning in multiple languages.

The collaboration with Akamai Connected Cloud enables efficient cloud nPVR capabilities and cost-effective primary distribution solutions. These innovations will be showcased at the 2025 NAB Show, demonstrating Harmonic's hybrid approach to streaming that combines cloud and on-premises solutions to reduce total cost of ownership for service providers.

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• Integration with Akamai's infrastructure enhances service scalability and security
• New AI-powered ad detection system creates additional revenue opportunities
• Automated content features reduce operational costs
• Hybrid cloud approach optimizes total cost of ownership

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that the company's market-leading VOS^®360 SaaS solutions have been further enhanced with new AI advancements to elevate viewer engagement and drive monetization. In addition, as part of the Akamai Qualified Compute Partner Program, Harmonic's VOS360 solutions leverage Akamai's compute infrastructure, CDN and security capabilities to enhance cost efficiency and scalability. These powerful innovations to the Harmonic VOS360 SaaS solutions will be showcased at the 2025 NAB Show.

Leading Industry Transformation with the Power of AI
Harmonic is amping up its award-winning VOS360 solutions with cutting-edge AI innovations that leverage both in-house advancements and strategic partnerships.

• Broadcasters and service providers can now unlock new monetization opportunities with Harmonic's AI-enhanced VOS360 Ad SaaS solution. Leveraging AI, the solution automatically detects ad breaks and inserts SCTE-35 markers in live content, empowering service providers to monetize source content without ad markers. The solution better monetizes high- and low-action moments in a game by automatically triggering in-stream advertising.
• Transforming live sports streaming experiences, the VOS360 solutions now offer a range of new features, including automated subtitles powered by speech-to-text AI, AI-driven sports clipping for real-time highlight creation, and automated translation with voice cloning or over-dubbing in any language. These innovations enhance fan engagement and deliver a more immersive viewing experience.

"AI has undoubtedly emerged as one of the key transformational forces shaping the future of the video industry — from delivering state-of-the-art viewer experiences to unlocking new ad revenues. Streaming providers and broadcasters need to embrace AI to stay ahead in an evolving industry landscape," said Orit Kahana, vice president, SaaS product management at Harmonic. "The latest AI enhancements to our VOS360 solutions offer a host of benefits and are fully orchestrated within a single, tested and qualified solution, making it easier, faster and more cost-efficient for our customers to embrace innovation."

Unleashing the Benefits of the Cloud
Harmonic's VOS360 Media SaaS and VOS360 Ad SaaS are qualified on Akamai Connected Cloud. At the NAB Show, Harmonic will showcase highly efficient and cost-effective cloud nPVR capabilities that enable customers to leverage Akamai storage for large-scale archival content. These bold new capabilities are part of Harmonic's hybrid approach to streaming that integrates VOS360 in the cloud for long-term nPVR content and VOS Media Software on-premises for fresh content, ultimately reducing total cost of ownership for service providers.

Additionally, this collaboration brings a cost-effective cloud-based primary distribution solution to broadcasters by utilizing Akamai's massively distributed edge and CDN delivery to enhance scalability, resiliency and efficiency. 

Harmonic will demonstrate the latest advancements to the VOS360 solutions at the 2025 NAB Show, April 6-9 in booth W2821. To schedule a meeting with Harmonic, visit www.harmonicinc.com/video-streaming/events/nab. More information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com. 

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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, 2024, 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 by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

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FAQ

What new AI features has Harmonic (HLIT) added to VOS360 SaaS solutions?

Harmonic added automatic ad break detection, SCTE-35 marker insertion, automated subtitles, AI-driven sports clipping for real-time highlights, and automated translation with voice cloning capabilities.

How does Harmonic's partnership with Akamai benefit VOS360 users?

The partnership provides enhanced cost efficiency, scalability, improved cloud nPVR capabilities, and access to Akamai's compute infrastructure, CDN, and security features.

What monetization opportunities does HLIT's AI-enhanced VOS360 Ad SaaS solution offer?

It enables automatic ad break detection, SCTE-35 marker insertion in live content, and intelligent targeting of high and low-action moments for in-stream advertising.

How does Harmonic's hybrid streaming approach reduce costs for service providers?

It combines VOS360 cloud solutions for long-term nPVR content with VOS Media Software on-premises for fresh content, optimizing total cost of ownership.