Being Showcased at Fiber Connect 2024,
Harmonic's cOS Virtualized Core Software and Pier OLT Shelf Enable
10G Connectivity, Third-Party ONU/ONT Support and Cost
Efficiencies
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JOSE, Calif., July 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT)
today announced that Paragould Municipal Utilities in Arkansas, has selected Harmonic's
industry-leading cOS™ broadband platform for high-speed
fiber broadband delivery. Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software
and Pier optical line terminal (OLT) shelf will simplify
Paragould's migration from GPON to
XGS-PON, empowering the delivery of reliable, symmetric
multigigabit connectivity to the local community.
Harmonic will showcase its cOS broadband platform and versatile
portfolio of network edge devices at Fiber Connect 2024 in
Nashville, Tennessee, July 28-31.
"Transitioning to XGS-PON technology will significantly enhance
broadband speeds and provide a superior internet experience to our
customers," said Matthew McFadden,
network services manager at Paragould Municipal Utilities.
"Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software and Pier OLT shelf
provide us with an economical solution that scales efficiently for
fiber service delivery. By supporting best-in-class ONU/ONTs, the
Pier OLT shelf allows us to deliver the most advanced in-home
internet experience with a third-party WiFi solution."
Paragould will deploy
Harmonic's cOS virtualized core software with Harmonic's Pier OLT
shelf to improve broadband network speed, maximize capacity and
gain much needed flexibility for network evolution. The Pier OLT
shelf provides Paragould with an
evolutionary pathway to XGS-PON while supporting existing GPON
ONU/ONTs. Featuring industry-leading density, the Pier OLT shelf
will enable Paragould to increase
the serviceable area size for fiber broadband while minimizing
building infrastructure requirements, improving cost efficiencies.
Additionally, Harmonic's open approach to ONU/ONT selection will
enable Paragould Municipal Utilities to break free from vendor
lock-in, benefit from competitive ONU/ONT pricing, accelerate fiber
service deployment and simplify network evolution.
"We're thrilled to work with Paragould to become one of the first
municipalities to offer 10G internet services to its entire
customer base, marking a substantial leap from the previous 1
Gigabit speed," said Jeffrey Glahn,
senior vice president, global sales, broadband at Harmonic.
"Harmonic's Open ONU/ONT strategy underscores our commitment to
helping customers like Paragould Municipal Utilities achieve
unparalleled flexibility, reduce costs and realize a faster time to
market for high-speed fiber services and enterprise-class
connectivity services."
Harmonic's market-leading cOS virtualized broadband platform
powers next-gen broadband services to more than 28 million homes
for service providers worldwide, including leading operators in
North America, Europe, Latin
America and Asia. To learn
more about Harmonic's cOS platform and portfolio of network edge
devices, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband.
To schedule a meeting with Harmonic at Fiber Connect 2024 in
booth 786, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband/events/fiberconnect.
Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is
available at www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide
leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions,
enables media companies and service providers to deliver
ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to
consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking
via the industry's first virtualized broadband solution, enabling
operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to
consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video
delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering
the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the
way media companies and service providers monetize live and
on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at
www.harmonicinc.com.
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Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec.
31, 2023, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current
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