[May 15, 2012] Harmonic releases new version of Omneon MediaGrid system software Tweet May 15, 2012 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- Harmonic Inc., a provider of video infrastructure products and system solutions, has released the new Omneon MediaGrid System Software Version 3.1, designed to support the performance needs of high-end post-production workflows. Equipped with new Omneon MediaGrid System Software Version 3.1, MediaGrid storage systems can support ingestion, editing, color correction, grading, and manipulation of uncompressed media. This advance extends the success of previous MediaGrid versions in post-production workflows for use with high-bit-rate compressed formats such as ProRes 444 and Avid DNxHD, the company said. MediaGrid comes with client-side multipathing software that can deliver more than a gigabyte per second of throughput to individual clients and tens of gigabytes per second of aggregate throughput the levels of bandwidth needed by applications that work with uncompressed content. This uncompressed content can be a single large file or take the form of file-per-frame formats such as DPX, the company added. "Most post-production companies use complex and expensive Fibre Channel SAN storage because it's been the only alternative that meets their performance needs," said Ravi Parthasarathy, senior director, product line management, media storage at Harmonic. "MediaGrid provides the post-production industry with a new storage paradigm that will meet its demanding performance requirements, uniquely maintain consistent levels of performance over time, reduce costs, and simplify operations." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]