- Harmonic (HLIT, Financial) expands partnership with Cignal TV to enhance video streaming and broadcast efficiency using cloud-native solutions.
- VOS360 Media SaaS platform enables Cignal TV to launch streaming services in hours, reducing infrastructure costs and improving operational agility.
- Partnership enhances Harmonic's presence in the Asia-Pacific market and underscores its leadership in cloud-based media solutions.
Harmonic (HLIT) has announced an expanded partnership with Cignal TV, a leading pay-TV provider in the Philippines, to overhaul channel origination, playout, and disaster recovery workflows using the VOS360 Media SaaS platform. This cloud-native solution supports Cignal TV in launching streaming services significantly faster—within hours instead of days—while also optimizing video operations and reducing infrastructure expenses.
The VOS360 platform is engineered to support linear TV channels and broadcast service delivery, featuring advanced cloud-based disaster recovery capabilities facilitated through a secure SRT connection. Such enhancements ensure service continuity and were deployed in collaboration with Composite Technology.
According to Caesar Villadiego, head of media and telecoms engineering at Cignal TV, Harmonic's cloud-native media processing aligns with their strategic goals for modernizing their video streaming and broadcast workflows. This collaboration highlights Harmonic's commitment to providing agile, scalable, and secure media service solutions, as noted by Tony Berthaud, vice president of sales for APAC at Harmonic.
The innovative deployment of Harmonic's solutions reflects its strategic positioning in the competitive media processing solutions market, thereby solidifying its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region. This advancement not only improves Cignal TV's operational capabilities but also strengthens Harmonic's portfolio as a forerunner in transitioning from traditional hardware to cloud-native solutions.
Harmonic will present the VOS360 Media SaaS platform at the upcoming BroadcastAsia event from May 27-29 in Singapore, further outlining the platform's capabilities in media processing.
