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Source Cable of Canada Delivers Data and Video-On-Demand With Harmonic EdgeQAM
(Thomson Reuters ONE (English) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
Installation Marks the First EdgeQAM Deployment for Both Data and VOD Services
From a Unified QAM Infrastructure in the Canadian Market
SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 27, 2012 - Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced
that Canadian cable television provider Source Cable has deployed Harmonic's
NSG(TM) 9000 HectoQAM(TM) in its headend, allowing the cable provider to
increase the speed of its Internet/data services and add new video-on-demand
(VOD) services. Utilizing the highly scalable nature of HectoQAM, Source Cable
can cost-effectively deliver data as well as HD and SD VOD services to its
subscribers from a single, unified edgeQAM chassis.
"Our powerful edgeQAM system gives us a leg up on the competition by meeting our
subscribers' insatiable appetite for video-on-demand and high-speed Internet
services," said Darryl Chandler, vice president of operations and general
manager at Source Cable. "The flexible and efficient design of Harmonic's
HectoQAM solution will allow us to increase our data, video, and video-on-demand
offerings in the future, while maintaining the highest standards of video
quality that our subscribers expect."
To meet this demand for additional data and VOD services, HectoQAM features a
modular design with hot-swappable RF-QAM modules, allowing Source Cable to
easily grow the number of service groups, and more than quadruple the QAM
capacity for existing service groups, without any rewiring or disruption to
operations. This straightforward scalability is achieved through a pay-as-you-
grow architecture that allows for expansion through firmware licenses as
business needs evolve.
"Harmonic's industry-leading position, with more than 2 million QAM channels
shipped worldwide, easily recommended us as a trusted partner for Source Cable,"
said Gil Katz, vice president of cable solutions at Harmonic. "This unique
installation is the perfect example of how Harmonic's reliable, scalable edge
and access solutions can be used to deliver both high-speed Internet services
and a high-quality viewing experience while lowering operating expenses for a
small to midsized cable television provider like Source Cable."
The Harmonic HectoQAM solution delivers up to 648 QAM RF channels of cable TV
services, including high-speed Internet, VOD, switched digital video (SDV), or
video broadcast. Utilizing a small form factor of 2 RU and low power consumption
per QAM channel, HectoQAMprovides Source Cable with an extremely dense and
flexible solution for streaming content over its network. Utilizing DOCSIS 3.0
and modular CMTS standards for downstream data transmission, the cable
television provider can now deliver faster data and Internet services, more
channel bundles, and enhanced video and VOD services.
System integration and training for the HectoQAM solution was completed by
Capella Telecommunications, a Harmonic distributor and system integrator located
in Canada. "Capella is pleased to continue a long relationship supporting Source
Cable by deploying advanced products to meet their customer needs and business
requirements," said Wayne Rabey, vice president of sales at Capella
Telecommunications.
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About Harmonic Inc.
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) provides infrastructure that powers the video
economy. The company enables content and service providers to efficiently
create, prepare, and deliver differentiated video services for television and
new media platforms. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, including statements related to the anticipated
capabilities and benefits of Harmonic's NSG(TM) 9000 HectoQAM(TM) product. Our
expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize and are
subject to risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that this product
does not meet some or all of its anticipated capabilities or provide some or all
of its anticipated benefits, such as reliability, scalability, cost-
effectiveness, speed and offering enhancement, video quality, flexibility and
density.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are also subject
to other risks and uncertainties, such as those more fully described in
Harmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec.31, 2011, its Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking
statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic
as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any
forward-looking statements.
About Capella
Capella Telecommunications Inc., a privately owned Canadian company established
in 1993 is recognized as one of the leading full service distributors and system
integrators of video, voice, and data products. From the most complex electronic
equipment to the simplest hardware, Capella is committed to providing the
highest quality products available today. Our goal is to provide customers with
innovative, leading-edge products from the most technologically advanced
manufacturers worldwide. In a rapidly changing industry, we have a reputation of
being at the forefront in identifying, evaluating, and introducing quality
products to the marketplace. More information is available online at
www.capella.ca.
About Source Cable
Source Cable Limited is a privately owned, single source service provider that
has been serving the residents of Hamilton for 38 years. Source Cable offers
over 400 television and audio channels, including 80 High Definition networks
and On Demand. In addition, Source Cable provides ultra fast High Speed Internet
and Home Phone services, Fiber-to-the-Home, Home & Business Security, Wireless
Internet and Commercial business services. For more information about Source
Cable Limited, please visit our website at www.sourcecable.ca or contact Darryl
Chandler at 905 574-6464 x 30
EDITOR'S NOTE - Product and company names used herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
CONTACTS:
Paulien Ruijssenaars Michael Newman, StreetConnect
Director of Public Relations for Harmonic Investor Relations for Harmonic
+1.408.490.7021 +1.408.542.2760
paulien.ruijssenaars@harmonicinc.com hlit@stct.com
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(i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and
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(ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and
originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Harmonic Inc via Thomson Reuters ONE
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