Harmonic Partners with Evolution Digital to Simplify Fiber Broadband Deployments
Harmonic (HLIT) has announced a strategic partnership with Evolution Digital to enhance its Open ONU initiative for fiber broadband deployments. The collaboration enables interoperability between Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform and Evolution Digital's EVO1111XG XGS-PON bridge and EVO6022GP3 Wi-Fi 6 GPON gateway. This partnership supports Harmonic's mission to create an open, flexible fiber broadband ecosystem that eliminates vendor lock-in and reduces deployment costs.
The company's cOS platform currently serves over 33 million homes worldwide and allows operators to support ONU devices from any vendor. This expanded interoperability enables broadband providers to select CPE based on their specific performance, cost, and deployment requirements, ultimately accelerating fiber service rollouts while lowering capital expenditures.
Harmonic (HLIT) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Evolution Digital per potenziare la sua iniziativa Open ONU dedicata alle implementazioni di banda larga in fibra. La collaborazione consente l'interoperabilità tra la piattaforma virtualizzata per banda larga cOS™ di Harmonic e il bridge XGS-PON EVO1111XG e il gateway Wi-Fi 6 GPON EVO6022GP3 di Evolution Digital. Questa alleanza supporta la missione di Harmonic di creare un ecosistema di banda larga in fibra aperto e flessibile, eliminando il vincolo verso un singolo fornitore e riducendo i costi di implementazione.
La piattaforma cOS dell'azienda serve attualmente oltre 33 milioni di abitazioni in tutto il mondo e permette agli operatori di utilizzare dispositivi ONU di qualsiasi fornitore. Questa maggiore interoperabilità consente ai fornitori di banda larga di scegliere i dispositivi CPE in base a prestazioni, costi e requisiti di implementazione specifici, accelerando così il lancio dei servizi in fibra e riducendo le spese in conto capitale.
Harmonic (HLIT) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con Evolution Digital para mejorar su iniciativa Open ONU destinada a despliegues de banda ancha por fibra. La colaboración permite la interoperabilidad entre la plataforma virtualizada de banda ancha cOS™ de Harmonic y el puente XGS-PON EVO1111XG y el gateway Wi-Fi 6 GPON EVO6022GP3 de Evolution Digital. Esta asociación respalda la misión de Harmonic de crear un ecosistema abierto y flexible de banda ancha por fibra que elimina la dependencia de un solo proveedor y reduce los costos de despliegue.
La plataforma cOS de la compañía actualmente da servicio a más de 33 millones de hogares en todo el mundo y permite a los operadores soportar dispositivos ONU de cualquier proveedor. Esta interoperabilidad ampliada permite a los proveedores de banda ancha seleccionar los CPE según sus requisitos específicos de rendimiento, costo y despliegue, acelerando la implementación de servicios de fibra y reduciendo los gastos de capital.
Harmonic (HLIT)은 광대역 인터넷 구축을 위한 Open ONU 이니셔티브를 강화하기 위해 Evolution Digital과 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력을 통해 Harmonic의 가상화 광대역 플랫폼 cOS™와 Evolution Digital의 EVO1111XG XGS-PON 브리지 및 EVO6022GP3 Wi-Fi 6 GPON 게이트웨이 간 상호운용성이 가능해졌습니다. 이 파트너십은 공급업체 종속을 없애고 구축 비용을 절감하는 개방적이고 유연한 광대역 생태계 조성을 목표로 하는 Harmonic의 미션을 지원합니다.
현재 회사의 cOS 플랫폼은 전 세계 3,300만 가구 이상에 서비스를 제공하며, 운영자가 모든 공급업체의 ONU 장치를 지원할 수 있게 합니다. 이러한 확장된 상호운용성은 광대역 제공업체가 성능, 비용 및 구축 요구 사항에 따라 CPE를 선택할 수 있도록 하여 광섬유 서비스 롤아웃을 가속화하고 자본 지출을 줄입니다.
Harmonic (HLIT) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Evolution Digital afin d'améliorer son initiative Open ONU pour les déploiements de fibre optique à haut débit. Cette collaboration permet l'interopérabilité entre la plateforme virtualisée cOS™ de Harmonic et le bridge XGS-PON EVO1111XG ainsi que la passerelle Wi-Fi 6 GPON EVO6022GP3 d'Evolution Digital. Ce partenariat soutient la mission de Harmonic de créer un écosystème de fibre optique ouvert et flexible, éliminant la dépendance aux fournisseurs uniques et réduisant les coûts de déploiement.
La plateforme cOS de la société dessert actuellement plus de 33 millions de foyers dans le monde et permet aux opérateurs de prendre en charge des dispositifs ONU de n'importe quel fournisseur. Cette interopérabilité élargie permet aux fournisseurs d'accès de choisir les équipements CPE en fonction de leurs exigences spécifiques en matière de performance, de coût et de déploiement, accélérant ainsi le déploiement des services fibre tout en réduisant les dépenses d'investissement.
Harmonic (HLIT) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Evolution Digital angekündigt, um seine Open ONU-Initiative für Glasfaser-Breitbandbereitstellungen zu verbessern. Die Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht die Interoperabilität zwischen Harmonics virtualisierter Breitbandplattform cOS™ und Evolution Digitals EVO1111XG XGS-PON Bridge sowie dem EVO6022GP3 Wi-Fi 6 GPON Gateway. Diese Partnerschaft unterstützt Harmonics Ziel, ein offenes und flexibles Glasfaser-Breitband-Ökosystem zu schaffen, das Anbieterabhängigkeiten eliminiert und die Bereitstellungskosten senkt.
Die cOS-Plattform des Unternehmens bedient derzeit über 33 Millionen Haushalte weltweit und erlaubt es Betreibern, ONU-Geräte von jedem Anbieter zu unterstützen. Diese erweiterte Interoperabilität ermöglicht Breitbandanbietern die Auswahl von CPE basierend auf ihren spezifischen Leistungs-, Kosten- und Bereitstellungsanforderungen, was letztlich die Einführung von Glasfaserdiensten beschleunigt und die Investitionsausgaben senkt.
- Partnership with Evolution Digital expands interoperability options, reducing vendor lock-in
- Platform serves over 33 million homes globally across major markets
- Integration enables lower capital expenditures for operators
- Solution accelerates fiber service rollouts and deployment efficiency
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Harmonic's partnership with Evolution Digital strengthens its open ecosystem strategy, potentially increasing market reach while reducing operators' fiber deployment costs.
Harmonic's new partnership with Evolution Digital marks a strategic expansion of its Open ONU (Optical Network Unit) ecosystem, addressing a critical pain point in the fiber broadband industry: vendor lock-in. By ensuring its cOS™ virtualized platform works seamlessly with Evolution Digital's XGS-PON and GPON devices, Harmonic is executing on its interoperability vision.
The collaboration specifically enables integration with Evolution Digital's EVO1111XG XGS-PON bridge and EVO6022GP3 Wi-Fi 6 GPON gateway. This technical compatibility is significant as it allows broadband operators to mix and match ONU devices based on their specific requirements rather than being forced into single-vendor solutions.
From a market perspective, this partnership strengthens Harmonic's competitive positioning against traditional integrated vendors. The company's cOS platform now reaches over 33 million homes worldwide, demonstrating significant market penetration across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
For operators deploying fiber broadband, this partnership offers tangible benefits: reduced capital expenditure, accelerated deployment timelines, and greater flexibility in network design. The emphasis on both current GPON and next-generation 10G XGS-PON compatibility shows Harmonic is positioning itself for both immediate deployments and future network upgrades.
This approach aligns with the industry's shift toward disaggregated, software-defined networking architectures that separate hardware from software components. By expanding its certified ONU partner ecosystem, Harmonic is creating a more compelling value proposition for operators looking to avoid proprietary hardware constraints while reducing deployment costs.
Collaboration Strengthens Harmonic's Open ONU Vision, Driving Down Fiber Broadband Deployment Costs
Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform offers seamless interoperability with Evolution Digital's EVO1111XG XGS-PON bridge and EVO6022GP3 integrated Wi-Fi 6 GPON gateway. Integration efforts between the two companies will support additional GPON and XGS-PON devices in the near future.
"We're excited that our ongoing collaboration has led to our inclusion in Harmonic's Open ONU initiative, which reflects a scalable and forward-thinking strategy to support the unique business needs of the global broadband provider community," said Marc Cohen, chief revenue officer at Evolution Digital. "Our interoperability with Harmonic's virtualized broadband platform — including support for GPON and 10G-capable fiber-to-the-home devices — enables partners to accelerate deployments and deliver high-quality fiber services more efficiently."
Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software allows operators to support ONU devices from any vendor, now including Evolution Digital. This expanded interoperability empowers broadband providers to choose a CPE that best fits their performance, cost and deployment requirements. As a result, operators can accelerate fiber service rollouts, lower capital expenditures and deliver high-speed connectivity to more subscribers.
"The momentum around ONU interoperability is transforming how operators build and scale their fiber networks," said Hy Huynh, vice president of fiber products at Harmonic. "With the addition of Evolution Digital to our growing list of certified ONU partners, we're giving operators more choice and flexibility to deliver high-speed connectivity with unmatched cost efficiency."
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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.
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About Evolution Digital
Evolution Digital L.L.C. is a leading provider of a comprehensive suite of integrated video streaming, whole-home Wi-Fi and advanced connectivity products for the global market. We partner with ISPs to deliver reliable, high-performance technologies that enhance their subscribers' connected lifestyles. We take an aggressive approach to product innovation to embrace new technologies that require high-performance, reliable and user-friendly solutions. Learn more at www.evolutiondigital.com.
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