Harmonic`s Encoders Power ATSC Mobile DTV Demonstration with Sinclair; Latest
Generation Technology Frees Up Bandwidth and Delivers High Quality Mobile Video
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) today announced that its market-leading DiviCom
encoders and ProStream 4000 multi-screen platform will power ATSC Mobile DTV
technology demonstrations at NAB 2009. The DiviCom Electra 8000 universal
broadcast encoder, Harmonic`s newest and most advanced platform, offers a
powerful design that reduces bit-rates without compromising video quality,
enabling broadcasters to free up valuable spectrum for advanced services such as
mobile video delivery. Harmonic`s ProStream 4000 provides real-time video
compression optimized for the ATSC Mobile DTV format suitable for delivery to
mobile devices.
Harmonic`s solutions will be featured as part of demonstrations of live mobile
video from Sinclair's KVCW-TV signal in Las Vegas, at Sinclair Broadcast Group`s
booth #C8546N, Acrodyne`s booth #C1336 and Harmonic`s booth #SU7209. The NAB
show will be held in Las Vegas from April 20-23.
"The ATSC Mobile DTV standardization effort and the work of the many partners
involved in our NAB technology demonstration has resulted in a powerful solution
enabling broadcasters to deliver high quality mobile video services," said Mark
Aitken, Director, Advanced Technology for Sinclair Broadcast Group. "It was
important for us to promote a best-in-class ecosystem for this emerging mobile
technology, and Harmonic has again set a new benchmark for performance with its
industry leading encoding and transcoding solution."
To help assure optimal performance, Harmonic has also been working closely with
LG Electronics, co-developer of the ATSC mobile digital TV system (now an ATSC
Candidate Standard). LG and its U.S. R&D subsidiary Zenith have provided
valuable technical assistance in the development of ATSC Mobile DTV capabilities
in Harmonic`s world-class encoders.
"Mobile video is clearly an area that gives broadcasters an opportunity to
enhance their service offering, and Harmonic`s comprehensive portfolio of
solutions enables a high quality multi-screen video experience, whether
broadcast or on demand," said Tom Lattie, Director of Broadcast and New Media
Solutions for Harmonic. "The Electra 8000 encoder represents the most advanced
broadcast compression technology available, and the ProStream 4000 enables
operators to transcode or encode to a variety of mobile and Internet video
formats, including ATSC Mobile DTV. In addition to real-time compression,
Harmonic`s MediaPrism software suite of aggregation tools is ideal for the
repurposing of broadcast video content for new on-demand consumption models,
such as Internet and mobile video."
For more information about Harmonic`s compression and mobile solutions, please
visit www.harmonicinc.com/electra8000 or www.harmonicinc.com/mobile.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., (NASDAQ:SBGI) one of the largest and most
diversified television broadcasting companies, owns and operates, programs or
provides sales services to 58 television stations in 35 markets. Sinclair's
television group reaches approximately 22% of U.S. television households and is
affiliated with all major networks.
About Harmonic Inc.
Harmonic Inc. is a leading provider of versatile and high performance video
solutions that enable service providers to efficiently deliver the next
generation of broadcast and on-demand services including high definition,
video-on-demand, network personal video recording and time-shifted TV. Cable,
satellite, broadcast and telecom service providers can increase revenues and
lower operational expenditures by using Harmonic`s digital video, broadband
optical access and software solutions to offer consumers the compelling and
personalized viewing experience that is driving the business models of the
future.
Harmonic (NASDAQ:HLIT) is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with R&D, sales
and system integration centers worldwide. The Company`s customers, including
many of the world`s largest communications providers, deliver services in
virtually every country. Visit www.harmonicinc.com for more information.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27(A) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21(E) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, including statements related to: powering ATSC Mobile DTV
technology demonstrations at NAB 2009, featuring Harmonic`s solutions as part of
demonstrations of live mobile video from Sinclair's KVCW-TV signal in Las Vegas,
and giving broadcasters an opportunity to enhance their service offering.
Our expectations and beliefs regarding the ATSC Mobile DTV technology
demonstrations to be featured at NAB 2009 may not materialize, and actual
results could differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking
statements contained in this press release are also subject to other risks and
uncertainties, including those more fully described in Harmonic`s filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission including its recent Reports filed on
Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Harmonic does not undertake to update any
forward-looking statements.
EDITOR`S NOTE - Product and company names used herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Harmonic Inc.
Sarah Lum, +1-408-543-2392 (Media Relations)
sarah.lum@harmonicinc.com
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