Mikel Darrigues

12 March, 2026

Cloud-Native Revolution: Harmonic VOS and Red Hat OpenShift Mastering Video Delivery, Cost, and Scale

The telecommunications industry stands at a critical inflection point. High-definition streaming...

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7 min read

Moore Macauley

28 October, 2025

Pushing the Boundaries of Video Innovation Through the Power of Collaboration

At Harmonic, we believe that innovation in video delivery starts with deep collaboration. Our work...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)
• Video Innovation (slug: video-innovation)

1 min read

David Whitehead

22 September, 2025

Brownfield MDU Broadband: Unlocking Revenue with Existing Infrastructure

From Burden to Breakthrough Brownfield multi-dwelling unit (MDUs) are often viewed as complex and...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

4 min read

Eric Gallier

2 September, 2025

The Economics of Hybrid Streaming Architectures

Streaming viewership continues to grow — not only in the U.S. as shown by Nielsen’s The Gauge, but...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)
• VOS Media Software (slug: vos-media-software)

3 min read

Kirby Grines

9 June, 2025

The Everything Era: What NAB 2025 Really Told Us About Streaming’s Future

This year’s NAB wasn’t defined by spectacle. It was defined by perspective. Yes, there was plenty...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)
• VOS Media Software (slug: vos-media-software)

4 min read

David Whitehead

8 April, 2025

Unified DOCSIS 4.0

Improving quality of experience for each subscriber is the next frontier in subscriber satisfaction...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)
• cable access (slug: cable-access)
• unified docsis (slug: unified-docsis)

5 min read

Janet Bean

12 March, 2025

OLT and ONT Interoperability: A New Path Forward

The Evolution of Fiber Broadband Networks As fixed-line fiber optic networks continue their rapid...

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• ONU (slug: onu)
• FiberBroadband (slug: fiberbroadband)
• optical network terminal (slug: optical-network-terminal)
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2 min read

Nimrod Ben-Natan

21 February, 2025

Harmonic Leads Broadband Industry Transformation

The broadband industry is in a period of critical transformation driven by the rise of DOCSIS 4.0,...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

2 min read

Eric Gallier

13 February, 2025

How Cloud-Based Playout-to-Delivery Drives Cost Efficiency

More and more broadcasters and content owners are moving their playout workflows to the public...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Asaf Matatyaou

6 February, 2025

Broadband Operators Pick up the Pace with vCMTS and DAA Adoption

Adoption and deployment of DAA enabled with a virtualized broadband platform are accelerating,...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

3 min read

Eric Gallier

4 December, 2024

How Harmonic's Customer Migrated Seamlessly from Satellite to SRT Distribution

In the evolving video distribution landscape, modernizing infrastructure is crucial for broadcast...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Stephane Cloirec

8 November, 2024

VOS Media Software Transforms AI-Driven Media Processing with NVIDIA

In today’s fast-evolving evolving media landscape, broadcasters and service providers face...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)
• VOS Media Software (slug: vos-media-software)

3 min read

Jean Macher

23 October, 2024

Unlocking Advanced In-Stream Advertising with VOS360 Ad SaaS

In-stream advertising capabilities with Harmonic's VOS®360 Ad SaaS introduce a new dimension of...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

Alain Pellen

23 August, 2024

Transforming Live Sports Streaming with VOS360: The Ultimate Solution for High-Quality, Scalable and Secure Streaming

In the rapidly changing world of live sports streaming, staying ahead requires embracing advanced...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

Eric Gallier

10 July, 2024

The Benefit of Playout for Customizing Content at the Edge

In the dynamic realm of media and broadcasting, staying ahead means embracing technological...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

2 min read

Allan Nicholson

13 February, 2024

SVOD vs TVOD vs AVOD vs HVOD: Video Monetization in VOD Explained

The OTT or streaming video market is rapidly transforming the entertainment industry. The global...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

13 min read

Eric Gallier

1 February, 2024

Video Industry Trends and Technologies to Follow in 2024

The landscape of video streaming and content delivery is evolving rapidly, with 2024 poised to be a...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

7 min read

Jean-Louis Diascorn

30 November, 2023

Ultimate Guide to Low Latency Streaming

The video streaming industry is expected to grow substantially, projected to reach $420 billion by...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

11 min read

Allan Nicholson

30 November, 2023

Driving Results with Addressable Advertising: A Comprehensive Overview

Addressable advertising is gaining significant popularity and disrupting the advertising paradigm....

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

8 min read

Alain Pellen

30 October, 2023

Watermarking Technology: Revolutionizing the Video Streaming Industry

Video piracy in the world of streaming is on the rise. A study by Parks Associates predicts that...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

6 min read

Allan Nicholson

30 October, 2023

The Ultimate FAST Channels Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) is significantly disrupting traditional media...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

13 min read

Ronan Lhostis

27 October, 2023

Video Encoding & Compression: Why Storage & Quality Matter

In today's competitive digital landscape, delivering high-quality video streaming with low latency...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

9 min read

Alain Pellen

30 August, 2023

How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Video Streaming Industry

There is a buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) technology today. Almost every industry is...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

David Mouen

29 August, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Primary Distribution of Video Content

In an era where video streaming has gained immense popularity, the landscape of primary...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Robert Gambino

25 August, 2023

Personalization: Revolutionizing Live Sports Streaming

Live sports streaming is gaining immense popularity. Fans everywhere are hooked on catching their...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Alain Pellen

26 July, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to SSAI and DAI

SSAI and DAI are current advertising technologies that deliver personalized ads that convert. By...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

12 min read

Robert Gambino

28 June, 2023

Targeted Ads Innovations to Elevate Video Streaming

It's time to elevate the streaming experience to retain your subscribers. Audiences are choosing...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Juan Chareun

28 March, 2023

How to Deploy vCMTS: Everything You Need to Know

Cable operators are at an important crossroads. With the iCCAP or iCMTS in end-of-life and telco...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

9 min read

David Whitehead

24 October, 2022

Best Approaches to Upgrade Legacy Cable Networks

An array of challenges is revealing a hard truth about the hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network:...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

8 min read

Eric Gallier

23 June, 2022

The State of Live Streaming: How to Stream Events and Sports Efficiently

See how media companies and video service providers that offer live streaming events create...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

12 min read

Alex Wong

23 June, 2022

How to Extend the Life of Cisco’s End of Support GS7000 Nodes

Legacy Systems And Network Modernization Necessity for Evolution as End of Life for Legacy Networks...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

7 min read

Jing Zhou

25 May, 2022

Understanding ATSC 3.0 & Next Generation Broadcast TV

ATSC 3.0 represents the next generation of broadcast television and significantly improves upon the...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

7 min read

Daniel Etman

29 April, 2022

Low Latency Solutions for Cable and Broadband

Latency: A Real World Concern with Serious Impact Latency is considered as the time taken for...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

7 min read

Orit Kahana

21 March, 2022

IPTV 2.0 - The Ultimate Guide to IPTV for Video Streaming

The Ultimate Guide to IPTV for Video Streaming Over the past few years, the entertainment...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Richard Rommes

25 February, 2022

Understanding the Role of Network Convergence for Rural Broadband

Rural areas are known – and valued – for their slower pace of life. Yet those who live in...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

7 min read

Shahar Bar

15 December, 2021

7 Reasons Why Cloud Adoption Is Accelerating for Video Streaming

Transition to Cloud Picks Up Pace What is driving media companies to transition to cloud-based...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

Jean Macher

12 November, 2021

The Rise of Regional TV Channels & Personalized Sports Content

Advances in live streaming have paved the way for the sports industry to reach more fans, wherever...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

6 min read

Alain Pellen

8 November, 2021

Why Video Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

Media companies are increasingly turning to cloud technologies for video processing and...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

6 min read

Shahar Bar

5 November, 2021

Personalized TV: The Linear TV Experience Is Evolving

A Quick Look at Linear TV Evolution The linear TV experience has evolved many times over the past...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

10 min read

Stephane Cloirec

2 November, 2021

4K Sports Broadcasting: Distribute & Personalize Live Sports Content at Scale

Sports fans around the world demand the highest possible quality of experience with impeccable...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Robert Gambino

29 October, 2021

Programmatic Ad Insertion: Six Tips to Increase Yield

Programmatic advertising automates the buying and selling of ads. With greater precision and...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

10 min read

Robert Gambino

27 October, 2021

Cloud Streaming: Why Move Cable Video Services to SaaS?

Key Reasons Why MVPDs Move to Fully Managed Video Delivery Platforms Aging MVPD infrastructures...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

David Mouen

25 October, 2021

How Open Internet, Cloud, & Edge Processing Can Revolutionize Primary Distribution

Three Key Components for the Future of primary distribution With the explosion of consumer options...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Richard Rommes

14 September, 2021

Drivers for Virtualized PON & Cloud-Native Broadband Solutions

Virtualized PON enables cable operators to meet the high demand for speed, reliability, and quality...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

8 min read

Tony Berthaud

6 September, 2021

How Cable Operators Can Transform Video Services for Sustainable Business Growth

More service providers in the cable industry, including multiple systems operators (MSOs), are...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

2 min read

Stephane Cloirec

8 July, 2021

Astro Streams 4K HDR Live Sports for the First Time in Malaysia with Harmonic

For the first time ever, sports fans in Malaysia can enjoy premium sports content in 4K High...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

1 min read

Robert Gambino

21 June, 2021

Guide to Video Blackout Management and Content Replacement

Everyone has experienced the disappointment of an unexpected video blackout. It’s the feeling you...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

Thierry Fautier

14 June, 2021

Multi-Camera Live Streaming from the Cloud: The Ultimate in Flexibility & Efficiency?

One of Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications service providers recently streamed a live...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Thierry Fautier

19 May, 2021

New Live Streaming Trends to Follow: Watch Together, Multiview, and Social Media Streaming

Live streaming is seeing great success and high viewership thanks to reliable cloud and hybrid...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

Liron Nitzan

4 May, 2021

A Guide to Live Video Streaming

There are numerous players in the live video streaming world today, including SVOD service...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Yaniv Ben-Soussan

29 April, 2021

Laying the Foundation for the Next Generation of Broadband Service

New business models are emerging that are moored in digital enablement strategies. Broadband...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

3 min read

Thierry Fautier

22 April, 2021

How Cable & Video Service Providers Can Meet Bandwidth Demands

In the US alone, over 72 million homes and businesses rely on a broadband connection to meet their...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

4 min read

Thierry Fautier

8 April, 2021

How 5G Could Evolve Mobile Streaming and Video Delivery

While 5G is slated to bring new technological advancements that aid in business development,...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

9 min read

Matthew Uecker

23 March, 2021

How Fixed Wireless Access Brings Next-Gen Broadband to Rural Communities

The U.S. has identified rural broadband as a critical issue requiring robust solutions that can be...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)

3 min read

Thierry Fautier

22 March, 2021

4K and Ultra High Definition Video Services Explained

4K is Only Part of UHD The acronym UHD has a clear definition: Ultra High Definition. However, its...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

7 min read

Jean-Louis Diascorn

19 March, 2021

Transcoding Today: Best Practices for Broadcast & Streaming

Whether you’re broadcasting or streaming content, your goal likely involves expanding your content...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Jean Macher

18 February, 2021

New Approaches to Cable Streaming Services to Counter Cord-Cutting

Cable video streaming service subscriptions are declining. According to eMarketer, by 2024, the...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Thierry Fautier

19 January, 2021

4K vs 8K: What’s the Outlook for Broadcasters in 2021?

If you thought that 4K was still not fully mainstream, you’d be correct. But if this is the case...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

5 min read

Stephane Cloirec

13 January, 2021

5 Ways to Streamline Satellite & Cloud Distribution

The roll out of 5G has implications for satellite operators. As governments in many different...

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• Video Streaming (slug: video-streaming)

3 min read

Eric Gallier

29 November, 2020

Cloud Portability and Neutrality Become Must Haves For Video Streaming

Global video streaming revenues are expected to reach $184.3 billion by 2027, according to Grand...

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3 min read

Shahar Bar

27 November, 2020

Service Continuity for Every Situation or Event

Service continuity is the guarantee that your video is available to subscribers, all the time. It's...

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5 min read

Alain Pellen

25 November, 2020

Cost Comparison: On-Premises Vs Cloud Computing

Trying to decide between on-premises vs cloud computing for your video processing and delivery...

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8 min read

Jeff Lee

25 November, 2020

Harness the Power of the Cloud for Video Delivery

In recent years, advances in cloud technology and computation has made way for the cloud to play an...

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3 min read

David Mouen

23 November, 2020

The Video DRaaS Guide for Video Service Continuity

No television operator or video streaming service provider wants to be responsible for a news...

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4 min read

Alain Pellen

2 November, 2020

6 Reasons to Bring Your Video Production Workflow to the Cloud

Upgrading to a cloud workflow for video processing, editing, encoding, storage, and delivery can...

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6 min read

Kirby Grines

23 September, 2020

Best Practices for Monitoring Video Streams in Real-Time

The internet has permeated every aspect of our lives, contributing to the rapid proliferation of...

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5 min read

Patrick Gendron

20 August, 2020

How Context Adaptive Delivery (CAD) Improves Quality of Experience and Reduces Costs

Due to the COVID-19 global health crisis, we saw Internet traffic surging by 20-40%. More people at...

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4 min read

Patrick Gendron

21 July, 2020

How to Deploy a Unified Delivery Model for DASH and HLS at Scale

The video industry has been working hard to create a unified delivery workflow for the predominant...

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3 min read

Ben Schwarz

9 July, 2020

The Business Case for Low Latency Video Streaming

With the explosive growth of subscription VOD services, OTT streaming has already become mainstage...

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3 min read

Thierry Fautier

2 July, 2020

HEVC Market Perspectives: Broadcast and Streaming

There is a lot of talk in the industry about AV1 and all of the new MPEG codecs coming out this...

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2 min read

Daniel Etman

4 June, 2020

Why Virtualize Cable Access?

2020 has so far seen a significant increase in the number of broadband subscribers being serviced...

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5 min read

Thierry Fautier

27 May, 2020

Managing Bandwidth Congestion With Bitrate Reduction for OTT Services

OTT video consumption is rising rapidly. To effectively manage bandwidth congestion, some popular...

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4 min read

Eric Gallier

26 May, 2020

Switch to Software Studio Production: 7 Essential Points To Consider

The dominance of software in the media and entertainment industry continues to percolate into the...

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4 min read

David Whitehead

19 May, 2020

Virtualized Cable Access Network Solutions: Changing the Way We Operate and Manage

Cable operators have traditionally relied on purpose-built hardware solutions such as integrated...

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5 min read

David Mouen

14 May, 2020

DTT Evolution: Unified Headends for Spectrum Efficiency and New Compelling Streaming Services

An evolution is underway in the digital terrestrial television (DTT) environment. Major market and...

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4 min read

David Whitehead

7 May, 2020

Managing Upstream Broadband Capacity: Addressing Today’s Demands, Preparing for the Future

The current global health crisis has accelerated usage of broadband access networks almost...

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3 min read

Eric Gallier

6 May, 2020

Transcode Video in the Cloud to Streamline OTT Multiscreen Delivery

The number of video streaming devices used per household is growing steadily. Recent research...

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4 min read

Thierry Fautier

20 April, 2020

UHD HDR Video Delivery and Cost-Effective, Low-Latency Solutions

Consumers today are watching video on a growing number of screens, and video quality expectations...

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4 min read

Eric Gallier

20 April, 2020

The Migration Path to All-IP Infrastructures

The media industry is moving to All-IP infrastructures, and it’s a progressive process. Whether due...

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5 min read

Gil Katz

8 April, 2020

Reinventing Broadband Support & Service: Leveraging Software and AI for Greater Quality and Agility

Broadband networks have clearly emerged as an essential lifeline that connects us together. Cable...

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3 min read

Thierry Fautier

2 April, 2020

Streaming Traffic Surges: Solutions to Improve the Video Experience

The European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services asked major streaming platforms like...

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3 min read

Patrick Gendron

24 March, 2020

Optimizing Live Video Delivery in Today’s Connected World

Today, live video is a key source of news and entertainment for many consumers. What is driving the...

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5 min read

Eric Gallier

16 March, 2020

Streamline Channel Origination: The Benefits of Horizontal Integration

The Difference Between Channel Origination and Channel in a Box (Ciab) Many years ago, when CiaB...

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3 min read

Alain Pellen

16 March, 2020

Live Sports Streaming and Video Delivery for Today’s Consumers

When you hear the words “video streaming” what generally comes to mind? For many people, it is a...

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4 min read

David Mouen

10 March, 2020

Unified Headends for Broadcast and OTT: Deliver Flawless Content to Every Screen

Delivering media and TV channels to affiliates and consumers worldwide has developed into a dynamic...

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2 min read

Asaf Matatyaou

27 February, 2020

Key Points to Help You Prepare Remote PHY Deployment

Much has been said about the benefits of remote PHY in terms of reduced CAPEX and OPEX, enablement...

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• Broadband (slug: broadband)
• cable access (slug: cable-access)

1 min read

Thierry Fautier

24 February, 2020

4K for Sports: Getting the Big Game in UHD HDR

Today’s UHD HDR technology is maturing. However, even with dozens of cameras and specialty...

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3 min read

Alain Pellen

21 February, 2020

Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI): Tips to Monetize Your Content

Advertising is an effective way to monetize content and is a key driver for business growth....

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4 min read

Eric Gallier

17 February, 2020

Your Guide to Start and Expand OTT Channels

Demand for OTT channels is growing, consumer habits are changing, and it’s creating a clear impact...

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6 min read

Asaf Matatyaou

9 January, 2020

Cable Access: Trends in 2020 That Will Drive the Industry Forward

2019 was a transition year for the cable industry as market dynamics have started to shift....

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3 min read

Thierry Fautier

20 December, 2019

The Current State of OTT Sports Streaming

OTT for sports is becoming increasingly attractive. There are growing investments in content...

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5 min read

David Mouen

13 December, 2019

Run Media Processing Software on Private Data Centers: Key Deployment Questions

The video delivery industry is shifting to software and media processing in the cloud. However, for...

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3 min read

Alain Pellen

14 November, 2019

5 Ways to Boost Your Revenues with Live OTT Sports Streaming

The numbers show that the popularity of live sports video is at an all-time high. More people are...

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3 min read

Patrick Gendron

7 October, 2019

How to Improve QoE for Broadcast Quality Live OTT Streaming – Part 2

In May, we started a blog series on how to improve quality of experience (QoE) in an OTT...

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3 min read

Eric Gallier

6 September, 2019

Plug and Play: Why it Matters for IP Simplicity

The media industry is accustomed to plug-and-play devices thanks to technologies like USB and HDMI....

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2 min read

Patrick Gendron

29 August, 2019

DASH and HLS: An Update on Low Latency OTT Delivery

With a growing number of OTT service providers counting live sports as an attractive part of their...

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4 min read

Eric Gallier

25 July, 2019

Virtualized Playout System Options for Your Video Business

If you are reading this blog, chances are you are looking for an alternative to dedicated hardware...

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2 min read

Patrick Gendron

19 July, 2019

Improving QoE for OTT: A Review of Netflix’s Techniques

OTT video consumption is exploding across the globe, with the latest stats from Parks Associates...

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2 min read

Jean Macher

11 July, 2019

Why SaaS Is a Smart Choice for Primary Distribution

In the life cycle of a TV channel, “primary distribution” refers to the delivery of a fully...

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2 min read

Thierry Fautier

4 June, 2019

5G and 8K: The Big Buzz During International French Tennis Tournament

5G and 8K are two next-generation technologies that are pushing forward the envelope of innovation...

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2 min read

Thierry Fautier

3 June, 2019

HDR Production: What’s the Best Approach and Standard for You?

According to a survey of Ultra HD Forum members conducted in 2018, HDR is the most important...

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3 min read

Thierry Fautier

14 May, 2019

How to Improve QoE for Broadcast Quality Live OTT Streaming – Part 1

OTT has become so mainstream that even live content is now available from video streaming...

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3 min read

Jean-Louis Diascorn

3 April, 2019

How AI and Machine Learning Are Changing the Face of Video Compression

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the powering force which is taking video compression to a whole new...

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2 min read

Chris Pattinson

1 April, 2019

3 Challenges Broadcasters Can Solve Using Big Data

We’ve all heard the term “big data.” What is big data, and how does it apply to the broadcast...

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2 min read

Eric Gallier

26 March, 2019

UHD Storage Key Requirements Defined

If you are looking for on-premises storage for media applications one thing that is probably on...

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2 min read

Eric Gallier

4 February, 2019

Our Look into Media Over IP Trends for 2019 - Part 2

With standardization for the transport layer in place and the number of systems being deployed...

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1 min read

Eric Gallier

24 January, 2019

Our Look into Media Over IP Trends for 2019 – Part 1

As 2018 drew to a close it was possible to sit back and confidently say that previous concerns...

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2 min read

Thierry Fautier

21 December, 2018

Is CMAF the Saving Grace for Live Sports Streaming?

At the recent SportsPro OTT Summit in Madrid, a poll of the audience was conducted to determine the...

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1 min read

Thierry Fautier

20 December, 2018

5 Reasons Why SaaS Is Your Answer for Live Sports Streaming

Delivering high-quality, low-latency live sports on every screen is the Holy Grail for today’s...

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2 min read

Thierry Fautier

30 November, 2018

The Reality of UHD HDR Deployments

Shipments of consumer television sets supporting high dynamic range (HDR) in the United States are...

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2 min read

Eric Gallier

29 August, 2018

3 Reasons SaaS Is Perfect for Your Temporary OTT Services

Media processing software as a service (SaaS) makes it much easier for video content and service...

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1 min read

Joel Marsden

27 August, 2018

5 Best Practices for UHD HDR Production

UHD HDR is setting a new standard for high-quality video experiences. ABI Research forecasts that...

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2 min read

Harmonic Inc

25 July, 2018

Cloud Is the Perfect Disaster Recovery Solution for Live Sports Events

Can you name a single live television show that has the same power of drawing people together like...

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2 min read

Thierry Fautier

9 July, 2018

Eurosport's Successful Recipe for Live UHD during Roland Garros

During the 2018 Roland Garros, Eurosport, the number one sports destination in Europe, wanted to...

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1 min read

Thierry Fautier

4 May, 2018

The Mobile Video Tidal Wave Has Hit. The Impact on Cellular Networks.

The growing use of smartphones, mobile broadband, and innovative apps will lead to video accounting...

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1 min read

Eric Gallier

22 March, 2018

Remote Production at Scale

In my previous blog, I talked about the impact of all-IP workflows for production — encompassing...

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3 min read

Thierry Fautier

9 February, 2018

Virtual Reality: Time to Get Ready

You’ve likely read a plethora of Virtual Reality announcements leading up to and at CES, including...

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1 min read

Thierry Fautier

19 January, 2018

Apple Backs AV1: What Does This Mean for the Future of Video Codecs

Earlier this month, Apple joined the Alliance for Open Media (AOM), which is working on the...

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Harmonic Inc

4 December, 2017

V-Blog: IP-Based Workflow: SMPTE ST 2110 (Part 2)

Part 2 of our V-Blog series on IP focuses on SMPTE ST 2110 and explores the requirements for more...

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Harmonic Inc

13 November, 2017

V-Blog: IP-Based Workflow: SMPTE ST 2022-6 (Part 1)

We’re on the cusp of moving to all uncompressed video over IP thanks to standards such as SMPTE ST...

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Thierry Fautier

31 August, 2017

Preparing For The Mobile Video Tsunami

Video traffic on mobile devices is climbing at an amazing rate. It’s been reported that 80 percent...

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Eric Gallier

24 July, 2017

All IP or Hybrid SDI?

Broadcasters have choices when it comes to delivering linear and OTT content from the baseband...

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Harmonic Inc

10 April, 2017

NAB 2017 Is Just Around the Corner, What Should We Expect?

Broadcasters and service providers are keen to start using several innovative technologies that...

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Harmonic Inc

3 April, 2017

V-Blog: Media Over IP

In this new V-Blog episode, we're talking about Media Over IP: what's significant about the...

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Harmonic Inc

21 March, 2017

V-Blog: 360° VR Video

Is VR really ready for prime time? What is the tiling technology? How is the industry coming...

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Harmonic Inc

15 March, 2017

6 Ways Harmonic Cloud-Native Solutions Revolutionize Video Production and Delivery (Part 3)

As pay-TV operators look to meet the growing consumer demand for additional broadcast and OTT...

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Harmonic Inc

6 February, 2017

Benefits of Cloud Monumental for Video Content and Service Providers (Part 1)

To stay competitive, today’s video content and service providers need to move quickly. Launching a...

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Harmonic Inc

16 January, 2017

Software-based Encoding Is Driving Momentum for UHD and 4K Services

The broadcast and pay-TV industries are gearing up for the mass deployment of 4K video. Research...

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Harmonic Inc

6 January, 2017

Exciting VR Happenings at CES 2017: Creation of the VR Industry Forum and a Stunning Native UHD 360-Degree Video Demonstration

Today marks a very important date for the future of virtual reality (VR). Today at CES the VR...

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Harmonic Inc

16 November, 2016

2017 will be a year of mass deployment of VR consumer devices. Are you ready for the ride?

Virtual reality is a hot topic with video enthusiasts and increasingly appearing to be a game...

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Harmonic Inc

21 October, 2016

HDR schemes and the issues governing quality color conversions (Part 2)

Anyone attending IBC this year will have been made aware that the addition of High Dynamic Range...

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Harmonic Inc

11 October, 2016

Harmonic Introduces the Industry’s First Software-Based CCAP Solution

At SCTE’s Cable-Tec Expo ’16 in Philadelphia, Harmonic introduced CableOS, an end-to-end...

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Harmonic Inc

1 September, 2016

Virtual Reality: Are We There Yet?

Virtual Reality (VR) is a new technology that was introduced in 2015 with the release of Samsung...

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Harmonic Inc

7 June, 2016

ViBE 4K HEVC Encoder Scores Again With Second French Open UHD Broadcast, This Time in HDR and HLG

This time last year, our ViBE 4K HEVC encoder was brand-new – having just been launched at the 2015...

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Harmonic Inc

28 April, 2016

NAB 2016: Virtual Reality (VR) Encoding Demo

As expected, 4K / UHD was rejuvenated by the addition of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a host of...

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Harmonic Inc

13 April, 2016

What to Expect from the 2016 NAB Show

There is no doubt that High Dynamic Range (HDR) will dominate discussions at NAB, while...

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Harmonic Inc

25 March, 2016

France Migrates to Terrestrial HD Broadcasting

April 5, 2016 is a big day for television broadcasters and viewers throughout France. On that date,...

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Harmonic Inc

22 March, 2016

Cable and Mobile: A Match Made in Heaven

When telcos started offering, voice, broadband, video and mobile, cable and pure play mobile...

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Harmonic Inc

1 March, 2016

The VR 360 Ecosystem Is Starting to Take Shape

This blog will review what has recently happened in the VR space, why we believe VR is here to stay...

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Harmonic Inc

22 February, 2016

The Mobile Video Evolution

With Mobile World Congress starting this week, I thought I would share my thoughts on the evolution...

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Harmonic Inc

9 February, 2016

Top Video Predictions in 2016: Adaptive Streaming Technologies

Part 3 of The Top 16 Predictions for the Video World in 2016.

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Harmonic Inc

22 January, 2016

The Top 16 Predictions for the Video World in 2016

Now that 2016 is underway, there’s no better time than the present to start thinking about where...

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Harmonic Inc

21 December, 2015

The ViBE 4K: a must-have UHD solution

Broadcasters and Operators are looking forward to address the early adopters of Ultra High...

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Harmonic Inc

16 October, 2015

VR 360 Video: An Immersive Video Experience

VR 360 or virtual reality video has been in the limelight with the Oculus acquisition by Facebook...

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Harmonic Inc

13 October, 2015

VidTech InFocus: ProView 7100 IRD and an End-to-End HEVC Capable Ecosystem

HEVC is really just starting to ramp up. One of the reasons is the availability of professional...

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Harmonic Inc

10 September, 2015

What Will be Featured at IBC2015?

Media over IP, the state of the emerging 4K/UHD market and workflow optimization will continue to...

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Harmonic Inc

31 August, 2015

Industry Spotlight: TATA

TATA discusses why they chose to work with Harmonic, and how our virtualization solution, VOS is...

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Harmonic Inc

24 August, 2015

Triple-Play Service for MDUs

Telecom operators have historically had two tools available to them to connect broadband and video...

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Harmonic Inc

17 August, 2015

Industry Spotlight: SKY PerfecTV!

SKY PerfecTV! discusses why they chose to work with Harmonic, and how our Spectrum media server...

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Harmonic Inc

3 August, 2015

VidTech InFocus: Electra X

In this episode of VidTech InFocus, Keith Lissak, Product Marketing Director, takes an in-depth...

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Harmonic Inc

27 July, 2015

Centralized Video Storage System

The primary goal of virtually every file-based production or broadcast workflow is to improve...

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Harmonic Inc

20 July, 2015

VidTech InFocus: MediaGrid 5840

In this first episode of VidTech InFocus, Keith Lissak, Product Marketing Director, takes an...

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Harmonic Inc

13 July, 2015

Why Video Storage Is Different

Video workflows are very different from the enterprise applications that IT organizations are...

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Harmonic Inc

29 June, 2015

Collaborative Post Production

Video highlights are an essential element in today’s live sports programming — for a live event or...

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Harmonic Inc

8 June, 2015

Gearing Up for ANGA COM 2015

This year at ANGA COM 2015, Harmonic will showcase a comprehensive range of solutions designed to...

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Harmonic Inc

1 June, 2015

Next Stop, Singapore...BCA 2015

At BroadcastAsia2015, stand 5C3-01, Harmonic will showcase market-leading products that enable...

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Harmonic Inc

20 April, 2015

That’s a Wrap – Another Successful NAB

The NAB show is the world's biggest annual convention covering filmed entertainment and the...

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Harmonic Inc

7 April, 2015

Media Empire: Pushing Our Channel Live

On the last edition of Media Empire, the OTT channels are finally ready to go live and be accessed...

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Harmonic Inc

1 April, 2015

What's in Store for NAB 2015?

I expect three themes to dominate the show, the continued adoption of IP enabling the migration of...

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Harmonic Inc

31 March, 2015

Media Empire: Branding Our Channel

On this week’s edition of Media Empire, the channel is now up and running internally at Harmonic HQ...

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Harmonic Inc

23 March, 2015

Media Empire: Integrated Channel Playout

The 4th episode of Media Empire is now available for viewing. Need to catch up on the first 3...

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Harmonic Inc

12 March, 2015

NSG Exo: Sustainable Bandwidth Growth

A Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) solution enables cable operators to grow their broadband...

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Harmonic Inc

2 March, 2015

Media Empire: Launching Our TV Channel

So you’re interested in launching your own TV channel. Let me introduce you to Media Empire, a...

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Harmonic Inc

9 January, 2015

Video Developments at CES 2015

Ignore the wearable tech and drones, it’s time to pay pilgrimage to the latest video developments...

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Harmonic Inc

19 September, 2014

Top Takeaways from IBC 2014

1) Targeted Advertising is now getting the attention it deserves, no doubt prompted by the success...

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Harmonic Inc

10 September, 2014

Frame Rate for UHD Sports Content

Opinions are divided on what frame rate to use for Ultra HD sports content. There are a number of...

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Harmonic Inc

18 August, 2014

Does 4K Need HDR to Succeed?

As mentioned in my previous blog, before the summer break, HDR has featured large on the agenda as...

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Harmonic Inc

17 March, 2014

How Does Colorimetry Relate to UHD?

The initial justification for a move towards 4K was largely made based on improved resolution....

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Harmonic Inc

30 January, 2014

Key Takeaways from CES 2014

While working off my Christmas pudding wandering around the various halls making up CES it occurred...

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Harmonic Inc

19 December, 2013

Does Watermarking Prevent Piracy?

Marking content as a strategy to reveal the source of illegal content distribution is now gaining...

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Harmonic Inc

15 October, 2013

Migrating 4K from Home Cinema to TV Screens

With both NAB and IBC behind us, the future appears to be 4K (Ultra HD to those TV purists) and all...

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