Harmonic Spotlights Industry-First Playout-to-Delivery Solution at the 2025 NAB Show

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Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has unveiled groundbreaking innovations to its playout-to-delivery solution, offering broadcasters and content owners enhanced media workflow capabilities. The solution combines advanced playout, branding, encoding, and streaming features with new loop record and delay line functionalities.

The system is available through VOS®360 Media SaaS for cloud deployments and VOS Media Software and XOS Advanced Media Processor for on-premises implementations. Key innovations include simultaneous recording and replay of live streams, built-in clip editing capabilities, and adjustable delay playback for time zone shifting.

The solution enables true hybrid playout by sharing automation, user interface, playlists, assets, and advanced graphics across all deployment models. These features can be managed via API and integrated with third-party automation systems, streamlining operations for broadcasters in an increasingly complex video landscape.

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• First-to-market comprehensive solution for managing entire media workflow in hybrid environments
• New loop record feature enables simultaneous recording and replay of live streams
• Enhanced operational flexibility with both cloud and on-premises deployment options
• Streamlined workflow integration through API control and third-party automation compatibility

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• None.

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced industry-first innovations to its comprehensive playout-to-delivery solution, empowering broadcasters and content owners with streamlined media workflows, optimized control and significant cost savings. Harmonic's playout-to-delivery solution combines advanced playout and branding with premium encoding, streaming and broadcast delivery. The solution now features innovative loop record, delay line and enhanced hybrid cloud and on-premises support for more flexible and efficient playout workflows. Harmonic will demonstrate these exciting innovations at the 2025 NAB Show.

"With the introduction of new playout-to-delivery features, we're giving customers greater control and flexibility over every stage of their media pipeline," said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, solutions and Americas sales, video business at Harmonic. "Harmonic is the first company to provide a comprehensive solution for managing the entire media workflow in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, which is a critical advancement as broadcasters and content owners look for operational efficiency and cost control in an increasingly complex video landscape."

Simplifying Playout-to-Delivery in the Cloud and On-Premises

Harmonic's playout-to-delivery solution is available on the company's VOS^®360 Media SaaS for cloud deployments and on VOS Media Software and XOS Advanced Media Processor for on-premises deployments. The same automation, user interface, playlists, assets and advanced graphics are shared across all deployment models — enabling true hybrid playout. The playout-to-delivery features can be controlled via API and efficiently managed by third-party automation systems. Whether recording live streams, scheduling branded playout or originating linear channels for streaming and broadcast distribution, Harmonic offers a unified playout-to-delivery workflow.

Boosting Innovation with Loop Record and Delay Line

At the core of the latest updates to Harmonic's playout-to-delivery solution are powerful loop record and delay line features. Loop record enables broadcasters and content owners to simultaneously record and replay live streams — a breakthrough capability that transforms live streaming and broadcast workflows. Broadcasters and content owners can also edit recorded assets via a built-in clip editor for quick trimming of video content for rapid replay. The addition of delay line features to Harmonic's playout-to-delivery solution allows playback of streams with an adjustable delay, supporting applications such as time zone shifting.

Harmonic will demonstrate its latest playout-to-delivery advancements 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. 

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 features did Harmonic (HLIT) add to its playout-to-delivery solution in 2025?

Harmonic added loop record for simultaneous recording and replay of live streams, delay line features for adjustable playback, and enhanced hybrid cloud and on-premises support.

How does Harmonic's (HLIT) new loop record feature benefit broadcasters?

The loop record feature allows broadcasters to simultaneously record and replay live streams, with built-in clip editing capabilities for quick video content trimming and rapid replay.

What deployment options are available for Harmonic's (HLIT) playout-to-delivery solution?

The solution is available through VOS®360 Media SaaS for cloud deployments and VOS Media Software and XOS Advanced Media Processor for on-premises implementations.

How does Harmonic (HLIT) support hybrid playout operations?

Harmonic enables true hybrid playout by sharing automation, user interface, playlists, assets, and advanced graphics across all deployment models, with API control and third-party automation system integration.