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.