Harmonic - XOS Advanced Media Processor
Category Playout
Harmonic’s next-generation software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor features a unique cloud-native software foundation, a complete playout feature set and advanced media processing technology, enabling operators to efficiently deliver video streaming and broadcast services. Through AI-powered video compression and quality optimization technology, the XOS media processor allows service providers to reliably deliver crystal-clear video content at the lowest possible bitrates.
Streamlining Playout to Delivery
The XOS Advanced Media Processor offers a groundbreaking playout-to-delivery capability that simplifies video streaming, distribution and broadcast workflows by integrating advanced playout, sophisticated branding and premium encoding in a single software-based solution. Prior to this solution, service providers needed a separate playout, branding and encoding system. By reducing product footprint, the XOS media processor lowers costs and boosts profitability for broadcasters and service providers.
The playout capabilities on the XOS media processor are available through software licenses. Featuring built-in storage options, the XOS media processor enables a vast range of applications, including channel origination, advanced branding using HTML-5 graphics and effects and edge content regionalization. Built-in automation and scheduling on the XOS media processor considerably simplify the day-to-day operation of playout-enabled workflows.
Simplifying the Transition to IP
The broadcast industry’s shift to IP-based video delivery is eased through DMS X, a new SaaS-based version of the company’s Distribution Management System™ for the XOS media processor. The DMS X features industry-first control over playout workflows, addressing evolving primary distribution requirements. Running on the public cloud, DMS X elevates primary distribution, enabling broadcasters and content providers to securely distribute video content over satellite, managed IP and open internet delivery networks. With DMS X, content providers can control 10,000-plus XOS media processors from a centralized user interface.
DMS X SaaS for XOS features centralized playout management for ad insertion and program localization, HTML graphic insertion, edge playout management, the ability to schedule blackout events with unparalleled scalability, remote device and service configuration and monitoring. The DMS X SaaS provides these capabilities for any network and any content format up to 4K HDR.
Boosting Efficiency for Video Streaming and Broadcast
Efficiency is paramount in today's cost-conscious video market. The new XOS media processor addresses this critical requirement by enabling 50% more channel encoding and transcoding than its previous generation. It also features a new encoder stress performance gauge that measures CPU resource consumption and video quality of channels in real time. The innovative performance gauge allows broadcasters and video service providers to maximize the number of channels encoded per XOS processor to ensure exceptional video quality. The XOS media processor also provides 33% reduced power consumption per channel (8 Watts per HD channels), significantly lowering operational costs.
By offering a substantial reduction in total cost of ownership — including lower costs per channel, reduced CapEx investment and minimized power consumption — the XOS media processor empowers broadcasters and video service providers to achieve greater efficiency with less equipment, cables, rack space and cooling requirements.
Leading Playout Innovation
Harmonic’s XOS media processor deserves to be recognized by the Digital Media World Awards for bringing significant advantages to video streaming and broadcast delivery, including a cutting-edge playout-to-delivery capability, 50% more channel encoding and transcoding, 33% reduced power consumption per channel, industry-first control over playout and groundbreaking distribution management capabilities to streamline the transition to IP.
