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Personalized Ad Stitching: The Advantage of SSAI and DAI in Bypassing Ad Blockers

By Alain Pellen  |  September 06, 2022

Understanding the MAC Anywhere Ecosystem

By Daniel Etman  |  July 21, 2022

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

By Eric Gallier  |  June 23, 2022

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

By Alex Wong  |  June 23, 2022

Understanding ATSC 3.0 & Next Generation Broadcast TV

By Jing Zhou  |  May 25, 2022

Low Latency Solutions for Cable and Broadband

By Daniel Etman  |  April 29, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Primary Distribution of Video Content

By David Mouen  |  April 26, 2022

IPTV 2.0 - The Ultimate Guide to IPTV for Video Streaming

By Orit Kahana  |  March 21, 2022

Understanding Flexible MAC Architecture (FMA)

By Daniel Etman  |  March 14, 2022

Understanding the Role of Network Convergence for Rural Broadband

By Richard Rommes  |  February 25, 2022

Video Trends, Technology & Streaming Innovations to Follow in 2022

By Thierry Fautier  |  January 26, 2022

7 Reasons Why Cloud Adoption Is Accelerating for Video Streaming

By Shahar Bar  |  December 15, 2021

The Rise of Regional TV Channels & Personalized Sports Content

By Jean Macher  |  November 12, 2021

Why Video Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud

By Alain Pellen  |  November 08, 2021

Personalized TV: The Linear TV Experience Is Evolving

By Shahar Bar  |  November 05, 2021

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

By Stephane Cloirec  |  November 02, 2021

Programmatic Ad Insertion: Six Tips to Increase Yield

By Robert Gambino  |  October 29, 2021

Cloud Streaming: Why Move Cable Video Services to SaaS?

By Robert Gambino  |  October 27, 2021

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

By David Mouen  |  October 25, 2021

How to Prepare for DOCSIS 4.0 & Transition to Flexible MAC Architecture (FMA)

By Daniel Etman  |  October 11, 2021

Drivers for Virtualized PON & Cloud-Native Broadband Solutions

By Richard Rommes  |  September 14, 2021

How Cable Operators Can Transform Video Services for Sustainable Business Growth

By Tony Berthaud  |  September 06, 2021

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

By Stephane Cloirec  |  July 08, 2021

Guide to Video Blackout Management and Content Replacement

By Robert Gambino  |  June 21, 2021

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  June 14, 2021

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  May 19, 2021

A Guide to Live Video Streaming

By Liron Nitzan  |  May 04, 2021

Laying the Foundation for the Next Generation of Broadband Service

By Yaniv Ben-Soussan  |  April 29, 2021

How Cable & Video Service Providers Can Meet Bandwidth Demands

By Thierry Fautier  |  April 22, 2021

How 5G Could Evolve Mobile Streaming and Video Delivery

By Thierry Fautier  |  April 08, 2021

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

By Matthew Uecker  |  March 23, 2021

4K and Ultra High Definition Video Services Explained

By Thierry Fautier  |  March 22, 2021

Transcoding Today: Best Practices for Broadcast & Streaming

By Jean-Louis Diascorn  |  March 19, 2021

Ultimate Guide to Low Latency Streaming

By Patrick Gendron  |  February 24, 2021

New Approaches to Cable Streaming Services to Counter Cord-Cutting

By Jean Macher  |  February 18, 2021

How All Sports Can Benefit From Cloud-Based Streaming: A Quick Q&A

By Jean Macher  |  February 16, 2021

Guide to Launching a FAST Channel

By Robert Gambino  |  February 11, 2021

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  January 19, 2021

5 Ways to Streamline Satellite & Cloud Distribution

By Stephane Cloirec  |  January 13, 2021

SVOD vs TVOD vs AVOD: What’s the Best Content Delivery System?

By Eric Gallier  |  January 06, 2021

Cloud Portability and Neutrality Become Must Haves For Video Streaming

By Eric Gallier  |  November 30, 2020

Service Continuity for Every Situation or Event

By Shahar Bar  |  November 27, 2020

Cost Comparison: On-Premises Vs Cloud Computing

By Alain Pellen  |  November 25, 2020

Harness the Power of the Cloud for Video Delivery

By Jeff Lee  |  November 25, 2020

The Video DRaaS Guide for Video Service Continuity

By David Mouen  |  November 23, 2020

6 Reasons to Bring Your Video Production Workflow to the Cloud

By Alain Pellen  |  November 02, 2020

Best Practices for Monitoring Video Streams in Real-Time

By Kirby Grines  |  September 23, 2020

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

By Patrick Gendron  |  August 20, 2020

Video Encoding & Compression: Why Storage & Quality Matter

By Kirby Grines  |  August 17, 2020

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

By Patrick Gendron  |  July 21, 2020

The Business Case for Low Latency Video Streaming

By Ben Schwarz  |  July 09, 2020

HEVC Market Perspectives: Broadcast and Streaming

By Thierry Fautier  |  July 02, 2020

Why Virtualize Cable Access?

By Daniel Etman  |  June 04, 2020

Managing Bandwidth Congestion With Bitrate Reduction for OTT Services

By Thierry Fautier  |  May 27, 2020

Switch to Software Studio Production: 7 Essential Points To Consider

By Eric Gallier  |  May 26, 2020

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

By David Whitehead  |  May 19, 2020

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

By David Mouen  |  May 14, 2020

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

By David Whitehead  |  May 07, 2020

Transcode Video in the Cloud to Streamline OTT Multiscreen Delivery

By Eric Gallier  |  May 06, 2020

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  April 20, 2020

The Migration Path to All-IP Infrastructures

By Eric Gallier  |  April 20, 2020

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

By Gil Katz  |  April 08, 2020

Streaming Traffic Surges: Solutions to Improve the Video Experience

By Thierry Fautier  |  April 02, 2020

Optimizing Live Video Delivery in Today’s Connected World

By Patrick Gendron  |  March 24, 2020

Streamline Channel Origination: The Benefits of Horizontal Integration

By Eric Gallier  |  March 16, 2020

Live Sports Streaming and Video Delivery for Today’s Consumers

By Alain Pellen  |  March 16, 2020

Deploy vCMTS: Everything You Need to Know, and More

By Yaniv Ben-Soussan  |  March 12, 2020

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

By David Mouen  |  March 10, 2020

Key Points to Help You Prepare Remote PHY Deployment

By Asaf Matatyaou  |  February 27, 2020

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  February 24, 2020

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

By Alain Pellen  |  February 21, 2020

Your Guide to Start and Expand OTT Channels

By Eric Gallier  |  February 17, 2020

Channel Origination in the Cloud: A Key Trend for 2020

By Eric Gallier  |  January 24, 2020

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

By Asaf Matatyaou  |  January 09, 2020

Top 5 Video Delivery Innovations to Watch in 2020

By Patrick Gendron  |  January 01, 2020

The Current State of OTT Sports Streaming

By Thierry Fautier  |  December 20, 2019

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

By David Mouen  |  December 13, 2019

5 Ways to Boost Your Revenues with Live OTT Sports Streaming

By Alain Pellen  |  November 14, 2019

8K Is Making Progress Bit by Bit

By Thierry Fautier  |  November 12, 2019

Boost Fan Engagement to Power Your Live Sports OTT Channel

By Karine Richecoeur  |  November 08, 2019

6 Reasons to Shift to OTT for Live Streaming Sports

By Eric Gallier  |  October 23, 2019

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

By Patrick Gendron  |  October 07, 2019

Personalized Live Sports Experiences: The Shift for Pay-TV Operators

By Thierry Fautier  |  September 13, 2019

Plug and Play: Why it Matters for IP Simplicity

By Eric Gallier  |  September 06, 2019

DASH and HLS: An Update on Low Latency OTT Delivery

By Patrick Gendron  |  August 29, 2019

Virtualized Playout System Options for Your Video Business

By Eric Gallier  |  July 25, 2019

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

By Patrick Gendron  |  July 19, 2019

Why SaaS Is a Smart Choice for Primary Distribution

By Jean Macher  |  July 11, 2019

Delivering Live OTT: Why Scalability Is an Issue

By Patrick Gendron  |  July 04, 2019

ATSC 3.0 Hybrid Workflows in Action

By Jean Macher  |  June 21, 2019

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  June 04, 2019

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  June 03, 2019

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  May 14, 2019

Key Video Trends from the 2019 NAB Show

By Eric Gallier  |  April 24, 2019

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

By Jean-Louis Diascorn  |  April 03, 2019

3 Challenges Broadcasters Can Solve Using Big Data

By Chris Pattinson  |  April 01, 2019

UHD Storage Key Requirements Defined

By Eric Gallier  |  March 26, 2019

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

By Eric Gallier  |  February 04, 2019

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

By Eric Gallier  |  January 24, 2019

Is CMAF the Saving Grace for Live Sports Streaming?

By Thierry Fautier  |  December 21, 2018

5 Reasons Why SaaS Is Your Answer for Live Sports Streaming

By Thierry Fautier  |  December 20, 2018

The Reality of UHD HDR Deployments

By Thierry Fautier  |  November 30, 2018

New Skinny Bundle: Vidgo Launches with Video SaaS

By Jean Macher  |  November 26, 2018

3 Reasons SaaS Is Perfect for Your Temporary OTT Services

By Eric Gallier  |  August 29, 2018

5 Best Practices for UHD HDR Production

By Joel Marsden  |  August 27, 2018

Cloud Is the Perfect Disaster Recovery Solution for Live Sports Events

By Harmonic Inc  |  July 25, 2018

Eurosport's Successful Recipe for Live UHD during Roland Garros

By Thierry Fautier  |  July 09, 2018

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  May 04, 2018

Remote Production at Scale

By Eric Gallier  |  March 22, 2018

Virtual Reality: Time to Get Ready

By Thierry Fautier  |  February 09, 2018

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

By Thierry Fautier  |  January 19, 2018

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  December 04, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  November 13, 2017

Preparing For The Mobile Video Tsunami

By Thierry Fautier  |  August 31, 2017

All IP or Hybrid SDI?

By Eric Gallier  |  July 24, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 10, 2017

V-Blog: Media Over IP

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 03, 2017

V-Blog: 360° VR Video

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 21, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 15, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  February 06, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  January 16, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  January 06, 2017

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  November 16, 2016

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  October 21, 2016

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  October 11, 2016

Virtual Reality: Are We There Yet?

By Harmonic Inc  |  September 01, 2016

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  June 07, 2016

NAB 2016: Virtual Reality (VR) Encoding Demo

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 28, 2016

NAB 2016: MediaGrid 4000 Demo

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 28, 2016

What to Expect from the 2016 NAB Show

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 13, 2016

France Migrates to Terrestrial HD Broadcasting

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 25, 2016

Cable and Mobile: A Match Made in Heaven

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 22, 2016

The VR 360 Ecosystem Is Starting to Take Shape

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 02, 2016

The Mobile Video Evolution

By Harmonic Inc  |  February 22, 2016

Top Video Predictions in 2016: Adaptive Streaming Technologies

By Harmonic Inc  |  February 09, 2016

The Top 16 Predictions for the Video World in 2016

By Harmonic Inc  |  January 23, 2016

The ViBE 4K: a must-have UHD solution

By Harmonic Inc  |  December 21, 2015

Watching the Holy Door opening ceremony in UHD

By Harmonic Inc  |  December 06, 2015

VR 360 Video: An Immersive Video Experience

By Harmonic Inc  |  October 16, 2015

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

By Harmonic Inc  |  October 13, 2015

What Will be Featured at IBC2015?

By Harmonic Inc  |  September 10, 2015

Industry Spotlight: TATA

By Harmonic Inc  |  August 31, 2015

Triple-Play Service for MDUs

By Harmonic Inc  |  August 24, 2015

Industry Spotlight: SKY PerfecTV!

By Harmonic Inc  |  August 17, 2015

VidTech InFocus: Electra X

By Harmonic Inc  |  August 03, 2015

Centralized Video Storage System

By Harmonic Inc  |  July 27, 2015

VidTech InFocus: MediaGrid 5840

By Harmonic Inc  |  July 20, 2015

Why Video Storage Is Different

By Harmonic Inc  |  July 13, 2015

Collaborative Post Production

By Harmonic Inc  |  June 29, 2015

Gearing Up for ANGA COM 2015

By Harmonic Inc  |  June 08, 2015

Next Stop, Singapore...BCA 2015

By Harmonic Inc  |  June 01, 2015

That’s a Wrap – Another Successful NAB

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 20, 2015

Media Empire: Pushing Our Channel Live

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 07, 2015

What's in Store for NAB 2015?

By Harmonic Inc  |  April 01, 2015

Media Empire: Branding Our Channel

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 31, 2015

Media Empire: Integrated Channel Playout

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 23, 2015

NSG Exo: Sustainable Bandwidth Growth

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 12, 2015

Media Empire: Branding Our TV Channel

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 09, 2015

Media Empire: Launching Our TV Channel

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 02, 2015

Video Developments at CES 2015

By Harmonic Inc  |  January 09, 2015

Top Takeaways from IBC 2014

By Harmonic Inc  |  September 20, 2014

Frame Rate for UHD Sports Content

By Harmonic Inc  |  September 11, 2014

Does 4K Need HDR to Succeed?

By Harmonic Inc  |  August 18, 2014

How Does Colorimetry Relate to UHD?

By Harmonic Inc  |  March 17, 2014

Key Takeaways from CES 2014

By Harmonic Inc  |  January 30, 2014

Does Watermarking Prevent Piracy?

By Harmonic Inc  |  December 19, 2013

Video Content Protection

By Harmonic Inc  |  November 18, 2013

Migrating 4K from Home Cinema to TV Screens

By Harmonic Inc  |  October 15, 2013

DASH: Why Is it Important?

By Harmonic Inc  |  February 12, 2013

MPEG-DASH: How Does it Work?

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