Swiss Broadcaster Canal Alpha Taps Harmonic XOS To Streamline Playout To Delivery

Harmonic has confirmed that Swiss broadcaster Canal Alpha has implemented Harmonic's software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor to upgrade playout operations across cantons in French-speaking Switzerland. Leveraging AI-powered compression, the XOS platform enables Canal Alpha to deliver its 24/7 channels with high video quality. Harmonic's local partner, IMC Technologies, supported the 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."

Built on a cloud-native software foundation, Harmonic's XOS media processor brings an end-to-end playout-to-delivery toolset combining robust playout, live recording and advanced branding. With support for UHD and up to 50% bitrate savings through AI-powered EyeQ™ content-aware encoding, XOS delivers strong video quality, reliability and efficiency. Its software-based design also helps Canal Alpha reduce rack space and equipment and lower energy consumption, improving overall operational economics.

"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."

To learn more about Harmonic's XOS Advanced Media Processor, visit www.harmonicinc.com/video-streaming/video-encoders-processing/xos-advanced-media-processor.

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