Harmonic has announced that Vivo Worldwide Productions has chosen Harmonic’s comprehensive playout and distribution solution to power Caliente TV, a new sports TV channel in Mexico.
Utilizing Harmonic’s VOS®360 Media SaaS and ProView™ IRD and stream processor, the solution simplifies all stages of media processing, playout, and distribution for Caliente TV affiliates and viewers.
Rapid Deployment and Flexibility
Juan Carlos Velazquez, director of Vivo Worldwide Productions, stated that Caliente tasked them with rapidly launching its new linear channel. The search for a flexible video platform led them to Harmonic. According to Velazquez, Harmonic’s team of experts exceeded expectations, enabling the deployment of Caliente TV within two weeks. The Harmonic solution streamlines the full playout to distribution workflow, allowing Caliente TV to focus on enhancing sports coverage. The SaaS solution also offers flexibility for adding extra channels and more advanced graphics in the future.
Comprehensive Media Workflow Solution
The VOS360 platform provided by Harmonic unifies the entire media processing chain for Caliente TV, including playout, advanced graphics, transcoding, and SRT distribution to leading Mexican pay-TV operators. The VOS360 Media SaaS operates on a flexible business model that charges based on usage. Additionally, Harmonic’s ProView IRD and stream processor supports the reception of broadcast-quality video over the internet, simplifying the implementation process.
Partnership and Future Prospects
Gil Rudge, senior vice president, products and America sales, video business at Harmonic, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership with Vivo Worldwide Productions. As a prominent producer of live sports content in Mexico, Vivo Worldwide Productions benefits from Harmonic’s complete solution for media processing, playout, and distribution. This collaboration enables Caliente TV to deliver high-quality live sports viewing experiences with enhanced agility, resiliency, video quality, security, and scalability. Using the VOS360 Media SaaS and ProView 8100 IRD, Caliente TV can offer exceptional video quality and advanced graphics for its new sports TV channel.
About Harmonic
Harmonic Inc. is a global leader in video delivery and broadband networking solutions. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, provides software and hardware products for video production, processing, and distribution. Their offerings include the VOS®360 Media SaaS, a cloud-based platform that simplifies the entire media processing chain, and the ProView™ IRD and stream processor, which support broadcast-quality video over the internet.
About Caliente TV
Caliente TV is a new sports TV channel in Mexico, launched by Vivo Worldwide Productions. The channel aims to offer a comprehensive and interactive sports viewing experience, utilizing Harmonic’s VOS360 Media SaaS and ProView IRD and stream processor for its media processing and distribution needs. This technology simplifies the workflow from playout to distribution, ensuring high-quality broadcast and flexible operations.
News source: Harmonic
