SAN JOSE, Calif. — March 19, 2025 — Today was announced significant new enhancements to XOS advanced media processor to elevate video streaming and broadcast delivery. Video innovation is pushed forward with new AI-powered applications. These boost efficiency and reduce costs. The update also introduces a new XOS appliance that simplifies primary distribution. It also adds support for Brazil’s DTV+ standard. These innovations reinforce the XOS media processor. It remains a cutting-edge solution for evolving video streaming and broadcast requirements.

“As the video industry strives for efficiency, the company continues to innovate with an all-in-one solution for media processing and distribution,” said Gil Rudge. “Feature collapse is central to our appliance strategy. We’re elevating that approach with the evolution of our XOS media processor. The new enhancements highlight our commitment to helping service providers and broadcasters streamline operations. They also reduce costs and maximize efficiency.”

Bringing AI innovation on-premises

Leveraging AI, Harmonic is extending new capabilities to the XOS media processor. This starts with automated closed captioning. Collapsing AI-powered features into a single on-premises video appliance enhances efficiency. It improves accessibility and reduces operational costs. This eliminates the need for manual processing.

Streamlining primary distribution

Harmonic is introducing a new XOS appliance. It broadens support for distribution applications. It also reduces the cost of primary distribution for small-channel-count use cases. The XOS media processor is an efficient edge processing solution. It supports a range of workflows, from a few channels to more complex systems. As the video industry shifts from satellite to IP-based delivery, flexibility is key. The XOS solution supports both satellite and IP incoming feeds. This ensures a seamless migration. Combined with DMS-X distribution management system, the XOS media processor provides a unified solution. It is also scalable for satellite and IP distribution.

Gearing up broadcasters for DTV+ delivery

The XOS media processor now supports Brazil’s next-gen DTV+ system through the integration of state-of-the-art video (VVC and LCEVC) and audio (MPEG-H) codecs, future-proofing the delivery of terrestrial digital TV. This enhancement allows Brazilian broadcasters to efficiently deliver video across legacy ISDB-Tb, new DTV+ and OTT networks using a single solution. Advanced media processing features on the XOS media processor enable broadcasters to deliver pristine UHD video quality, ensuring an exceptional viewing experience.

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