Harmonic has announced that its industry-leading XOS Advanced Media Processor now has a full playout-to-delivery feature set, simplifying video streaming, distribution, and broadcast processes. By combining broadcast-grade playout and extensive media processing functions on a single software-based device, the extended XOS solution saves costs and energy usage while streamlining operations for headend and edge applications.
“No other media processing solution on the market brings together such a comprehensive set of capabilities, including premium encoding, statmux and packaging, as well as innovative edge distribution enabled through an extensive set of RF front-ends and output interfaces,” said Gil Rudge, Harmonic’s senior vice president of video products and solutions. “We’re now enabling on-premises customers to unlock new levels of efficiency by expanding our XOS solution feature set with advanced playout and branding.” These new XOS processor capabilities, drawn from our industry-leading software foundation that powers our cloud and appliance solutions, support Harmonic’s aim to reduce costs and improve profitability for video streaming and broadcast customers.”
Software licences are required to access the new playout features on the XOS processor. The XOS processor, which has built-in storage choices, provides a wide range of applications, including channel origination, enhanced branding using HTML-5 graphics and effects, and edge content regionalization, all while minimising clients’ product footprint. Automation and scheduling built into XOS significantly simplify the day-to-day running of playout-enabled workflows.
The XOS Advanced Media Processor now powers over 200,000 premium-quality live broadcast and streaming channels around the world.
Harmonic will demonstrate the XOS Advanced Media Processor at IBC2023.
