Harmonic Introduces Groundbreaking Gigabit Upstream Solution for Cable Operators
Summary
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced groundbreaking new technology that enables cable operators to provide compelling new two-way gigabit services. Harmonics unique upstream gigabit solution is full spectrum and compatible with already-deployed cable modems and set-top boxes (STBs). "Upstream bandwidth demand continues to intensify, as more people work from home and participate in distance learning," said Nimrod Ben-Natan, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Cable Access Business at Harmonic. With Harmonics new CableOS Ripple+ network edge platform, cable operators can: • Deliver upstream and downstream bandwidth up to full spectrum without changing installed DOCSIS 3.1 cable modems or STBs; • Implement any HFC spectrum split and node configuration, including 2x4 segmentation, spanning traditional node placement to fiber deep, with unified network edge hardware; • Seamlessly evolve from traditional HFC architectures to fiber-deep to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) PON deployments through simple module reconfigurations of the unified edge platform; • Solve backbone capacity bottlenecks and address time sensitive applications with new deep edge compute capability. About Harmonic Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally.