Vectra Powers Broadband Transformation with Harmonic
- First-ever PTP-less deployment implementation, demonstrating technological leadership
- Enables new revenue streams through wholesale fiber and DOCSIS offerings
- Reduces capital expenses through selective DOCSIS-to-PON migration
- Increases network reliability and simplifies operations
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Harmonic secures strategic deployment with Polish ISP Vectra, showcasing industry-first PTP-less technology and opening new revenue streams.
Harmonic's partnership with Vectra marks a significant deployment that showcases the company's technological leadership in broadband infrastructure. The deal demonstrates the practical implementation of Harmonic's PTP-less capability for distributed access architecture—a world-first achievement that eliminates traditional timing network complexities while improving reliability.
This implementation is particularly valuable as it provides Vectra with flexibility to selectively migrate from DOCSIS to fiber, which represents a cost-efficient approach to network upgrades. Rather than committing to wholesale fiber replacement, Vectra can target specific areas for fiber deployment while maximizing existing infrastructure investments. The SeaStar Optical Node, newly launched by Harmonic, enables fiber connectivity to brownfield MDUs through existing coax wiring—a clever solution that reduces deployment costs.
Beyond the immediate deployment, this partnership opens two distinct revenue streams for Harmonic: supporting Vectra's consumer broadband expansion and enabling Vectra's wholesale business over both DOCSIS and PON networks. The wholesale component is particularly noteworthy as it creates a multiplier effect—Harmonic's technology will serve not just Vectra's direct customers but also other providers using Vectra's network.
The reference to Harmonic being the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS, and DAA (according to Dell'Oro Group) reinforces their dominant position in this evolving market. With their cOS platform already powering 33+ million CPE devices worldwide, this Polish implementation further strengthens their European market presence.
Harmonic's cOS Broadband Platform Enables World's First PTP-less Deployment to Fuel Vectra's Network Transformation and Enable Wholesale Fiber and DOCSIS Offerings
"Partnering with Harmonic aligns perfectly with our strategy to lead
Vectra will deploy Harmonic's cOS platform in combination with Reef Remote PHY (R-PHY) Shelves, Oyster DAA nodes and a range of remote OLT devices. Vectra will also enable fiber connectivity to lower-density brownfield MDUs leveraging existing in-building coax wiring through Harmonic's newly launched SeaStar Optical Node.
Adopting a PTP-less Virtualized Core allows Vectra to eliminate the complexities of traditional timing networks and increase reliability, simplifying rollouts and accelerating time to market for advanced broadband services.
The cOS platform will enable Vectra's selective DOCSIS-to-PON migration for the delivery of high-speed fiber connectivity to targeted areas utilizing existing infrastructures, significantly reducing the operator's capital expenses. In addition, the cOS platform will allow Vectra to offer wholesale services over DOCSIS and PON to broadband partners in
"Our partnership with Vectra underscores the industry's growing momentum toward flexible, future-ready broadband architectures that are empowering next-generation broadband service delivery," said Nimrod Ben-Natan, president and CEO at Harmonic. "By adopting our cOS platform and its unique capabilities, Vectra is paving the way for multigigabit broadband services that scale with demand and drive new revenue opportunities."
Netceed, Harmonic's value-added solutions provider, will play a key role in facilitating smooth deployment for this project, accelerating the supply chain for broadband services and enabling efficient scale-up of the cOS platform. "Our mission is to simplify and accelerate broadband expansion for our partners and ultimately their customers," said Arek Zawada, managing director at Netceed Poland. "By ensuring our partners have fast, reliable access to the right technology and support, we're helping them deliver high-speed connectivity to more communities more quickly. It's about empowering people and businesses with the digital infrastructure they need to thrive."
Harmonic is the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS and DAA, according to Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks and data center IT industries. The company's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen broadband services through more than 33 million customer premises equipment (CPE) devices worldwide for leading operators in
Harmonic will demonstrate its cOS broadband platform at ANGA COM, June 3-5 in
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.
About Vectra Group
The Vectra Group offers modern fiber-optic Internet, digital TV, VOD, OTT, mobile and fixed-line telephony services, as well as professional services for business. The Group is constantly developing and improving its products, including the Smart TV services, which enables the use of a modern video platform in the 4K resolution, both traditionally through a set-top box and through a mobile app, TV, or web browser. Currently, 1.7 million customers use Vectra Group's services, and the operator's network covers 6.7 million households. More information is available at www.vectra.pl.
About Netceed
Netceed is a global leader in distribution, logistics, technical engineering, and product design with over 30 years of expertise and performance supporting the telecommunications and broadband industry. Netceed supplies and distributes a comprehensive range of passive and active equipment and tooling for network deployment, upgrades, and maintenance, supporting all technologies including FTTH, FTTx, HFC, Wi-Fi, 5G/mobile, and data center. Netceed's comprehensive portfolio of 90,000+ products from nearly 1,500 industry-leading suppliers, along with their value-added supply chain solutions support carriers' seamless delivery of high-speed Internet, Video, Data, and Voice services to Residential, Business, and Mobile Users. Netceed employs around 1,800 people across 19 countries and counting, and its experienced team works hard every day shaping the future of communication networks across the globe.
For more information, visit www.netceed.com.
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