New video origin capabilities amps up streaming efficiency

New video streaming innovation delivers unmatched flexibility and cost savings for service providers and broadcasters

This press release was originally issued by Harmonic before the acquisition of its video business by MediaKind.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 13, 2025 —  Harmonic today announced a breakthrough in video streaming innovation with new video origin capabilities. Service providers and broadcasters can tap into the new origin features through Harmonic’s VOS® family and XOS advanced media processor to optimize efficiency and flexibility while driving down costs.

A hybrid origin solution for service providers

Harmonic’s new origin capabilities combine cloud and on-premises storage by leveraging VOS360 media SaaS and VOS media software. This hybrid approach taps into the efficiency and elasticity of the cloud for less frequently accessed content while using on-premises storage for fresh video assets. Older content, including nPVR assets, is automatically moved to cloud storage. The cloud-native solution is easy to configure, as it utilizes the same intuitive UI for all media processing capabilities. Service providers can efficiently scale storage based on demand. They can use on-premises infrastructure for fixed workloads and leverage the cloud for large asset repositories. This balanced strategy improves flexibility and reduces cloud storage costs.

Streamlined playout to delivery for broadcasters

Harmonic is introducing live and time-shift origin capabilities within its XOS advanced media processor. By integrating origin functionality into the XOS media processor, broadcasters can stream live content directly to CDNs using a single appliance. This reduces operational complexity and hardware costs. The plug-and-play solution is ideal for live and time-shift content. It offers an easy-to-deploy, cost-effective option.

“We’re redefining what’s possible with a streaming solution that combines everything from playout to compression, origin and delivery,” said Gil Rudge. “Optimizing origin functionality and associated storage costs is a considerable challenge for service providers and broadcasters. With our latest innovation, we are enabling customers to deploy their streaming services efficiently and profitably — an essential advantage in today’s competitive environment.”

More information about MediaKind’s solutions is available at www.mediakind.com.