Foxtel hits Harmonic to expand Ultra HD services
Foxtel hits Harmonic to expand Ultra HD services
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Joseph O'Halloran
| 11 March 2020
Leading Australian subscription-TV provider Foxtel has deployed Harmonic's software-based Electra XOS live video processor to increase efficiencies in its Ultra HD service offering.
The Electra XOS solution bundles video algorithms and AI technology to maintain high video quality even when bandwidth is limited. The solution supports streaming and broadcast formats, HDR processing, uncompressed and compressed IP inputs, and integrated packaging to simplify live video workflows. The software-based platform also allows for continual updates.
Foxtel believes that by using the AI-powered Electra XOS solution, it can deliver additional Ultra HD programming using the same fixed bandwidth capacity.
"Today's viewers expect to watch Ultra HD channels, especially for live sports. But delivering higher resolution content can put a significant strain on the operators' network capacity," said Tony Berthaud, vice president of sales and video services, APAC, at Harmonic. "Foxtel trusted Harmonic's expertise in high-efficiency encoding to simplify the launch of its Ultra HD programming.”
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