Swiss Broadcaster Canal Alpha Streamlines Playout to Delivery with Harmonic
Harmonic today announced that Swiss broadcaster Canal Alpha has deployed Harmonic’s award-winning, software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor to modernize playout operations across cantons in French-speaking Switzerland. Harnessing AI-powered compression, the XOS media processor enables Canal Alpha to deliver its 24/7 channels with exceptional video quality. Harmonic’s local partner IMC Technologies ensured smooth deployment.
“Having a flexible and robust all-in-one solution for playout to delivery is a true game changer in providing our viewers with the highest-quality broadcast experience,” said Dany da Costa, IT infrastructure manager at Canal Alpha. “Open APIs on Harmonic’s XOS media processor allows seamless integration within our complex broadcast environment. With Harmonic’s solution, we can efficiently deliver fully ready-to-air, cost-effective channels with amazing video quality directly across DTT, IPTV, CTV and OTT networks, reaching a broad audience.”
Harmonic’s XOS media processor features a unique cloud-native software foundation and a complete playout-to-delivery feature set that combines powerful playout, live recording and advanced branding. Offering up to 50% bitrate savings through AI-powered EyeQ™ content-aware encoding and support for UHD, the XOS media processor cost-effectively delivers channels with outstanding video quality, reliability and efficiency. The solution’s software-based design helps Canal Alpha save space, reduce equipment and lower energy consumption, providing significant operational advantages.
“The broadcast industry is undergoing a clear shift toward efficient, software-based playout-to-delivery solutions,” said Tony Berthaud, senior vice president, sales, APAC and EMEA at Harmonic. “Canal Alpha exemplifies this transformation, demonstrating how a forward-thinking broadcaster can enhance video quality, streamline operations and future-proof its services leveraging our XOS Advanced Media Processor.”
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