Persidera transforms video delivery workflows with Harmonic

Harmonic announces that Persidera, a leading Italian media service provider, has deployed the company's XOS Advanced Media Processor to improve video delivery to its customers. Harmonic's XOS Media Processor features AI-powered video compression and quality optimization technology, enabling Persidera to reliably deliver video quality at the lowest possible bitrates.

“When developing our next generation video delivery infrastructure, it was important to us to work with a technology provider that offers flexible, future-proof solutions. We specifically looked for a partner that supports IP-based DVB solutions with SFN and T2 adaptation,” says Guido Fermetti, COO at Persidera“Harmonic's XOS media processor supports SDI and full IP, simplifying our workflows and increasing operational efficiency. Harmonic's unparalleled local support enables us to help our customers deliver an outstanding quality of experience.”

Persidera uses the XOS Advanced Media Processor to optimize video transmission from its new broadcast center, which features a hybrid SDI and Baseband-over-IP infrastructure. The XOS Media Processor improves the video experience through AI-powered video compression and quality optimization. In addition, XOS simplifies the deployment of value-added technologies such as HDR. With flexible support for SDI as well as compressed and uncompressed IP transport architectures, XOS is the perfect solution for any infrastructure migration.

“By working with Harmonic, Persidera becomes a key stakeholder in the European market and a pioneer in innovation, underlined by its state-of-the-art terrestrial video transmission system and Baseband-over-IP architecture,” says Stephane Cloirec, Vice President of Video Device and Software Product Management at Harmonic“Harmonic offers the most bandwidth-efficient media processing solutions on the market, helping broadcasters and video service providers like Persidera significantly increase viewer satisfaction and reduce costs.”