CCBN 0 EXHIBITOR PREVIEW

CCBN 2013 EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 11 Mar 2013

Harmonic, the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure, offers a comprehensive range of solutions that streamline broadcast and multiscreen production and delivery, enabling broadcasters and operators to cost-effectively provide a high-quality viewing experience on any device.

At CCBN 2013, Harmonic will showcase ProStream 9000 with ACE, the industrys highest density stream processing and transcoding solution; the Electra universal multifunction, multiformat encoding platform; ProMedia, an award-winning software suite designed to optimize multiscreen production and processing workflows; and the new NSG Pro Converged Cable Access Platform.

Key Products

ProStream 9000 With ACE Real-Time Stream Processor and Transcoder

Leveraging Harmonics market-leading ACE transcoding technology which currently supports over 25,000 live channels the new ProStream 9000 with ACE product family optimizes broadcast television and next-generation multiscreen video applications. Dual power supplies and a high level of flexibility enable the high-performance platform to accommodate a wide range of applications that maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost-savings for broadcasters, cable and satellite operators, telcos, and IPTV providers worldwide.

The first offering from the 9000 series ProStream 9100 with ACE supports 1 Gb of data throughput and up to 250 simultaneous multiplexing/scrambling services, 20 HD or 60 SD broadcast transcoding services, 20 HD/SD multiscreen inputs with 80 multiscreen output profiles, and integrated any-to-any audio transcoding with audio leveling capabilities in a single rack unit making it the industrys highest density transcoding solution for mobile and Web applications.

Electra Encoder

Harmonics industry-leading Electra universal multifunction, multiformat encoding platform currently powers more than 75,000 channels worldwide. Deployed by a variety of Tier 1 broadcast, satellite, telco, and cable operators, the Electra platform supports a comprehensive range of video services including 3D, HD, SD, MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-2, picture-in-picture, switched digital video (SDV), and time-shifted TV (TSTV). Featuring a compact, energy-efficient design, the Electra platform sets the standard for high-quality, low-bandwidth broadcast encoding.

ProMedia Suite of Multiscreen Solutions

Harmonics ProMedia family of software applications optimizes multiscreen production and delivery workflows by providing an unmatched level of scalability, efficiency and flexibility. The first integrated, carrier-grade transcoding solution for live and file-based content, the comprehensive ProMedia suite performs a broad range of processing and streaming functions to enable high-quality video creation and delivery to all mobile and IP-connected devices. The software suite includes ProMedia Xpress, ProMedia Capture, ProMedia Live, ProMedia Carbon, ProMedia Package, and ProMedia Origin.

NSG Pro Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP)

Designed to help cable operators meet the growing subscriber demand for bandwidth-intensive services such as HD VOD and data, Harmonics NSG Pro offers high-density universal edgeQAM capabilities and an easy upgrade path to future integrated cable modem termination system (CMTS) capabilities, streamlining the transition to an all-IP infrastructure. Through industry-leading QAM density and the ability to converge linear video, on-demand video, and data onto a single system, NSG Pro enables cable operators to transition smoothly to a full CCAP and an all-IP infrastructure, while minimizing operational expenses, power requirements, and rack space requirements.

Company Overview:

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) is the worldwide leader in video delivery infrastructure for emerging television and video services. The companys production-ready innovation enables content and service providers to efficiently create, prepare, and deliver differentiated services for television and new media video platforms. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

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