Vietnam Television (VTV), Vietnam's leading broadcaster has selected Harmonic to support efficient delivery of high-quality content, including premium sports events, via its new live OTT offering.
Harmonic, a leading provider of video delivery infrastructure, said that the heart of this solution is its 1-RU Electra X2 system. Powered by the Harmonic PURE Compression Engine, the Electra X2 media processor boosts video compression efficiency across an extensive range of formats and codecs over CBR, VBR and ABR encoding schemes.
VTV has augmented its existing installation of Harmonic gear with a new Polaris Play channel-in-a-box automation system, Spectrum ChannelPort integrated channel playout system, Electra X2 advanced media processor and ProMedia Package multiscreen stream packager. The solution is supported by video technology provider, Kaltura's OTT TV, content management, service delivery platform and user experience management to accelerate deployment and the launch of new OTT services.
Dr. Pham Anh Chien, managing director of the VTV Digital Center
OTT TV has quickly become a popular choice among consumers in Vietnam, but the success of such services still depends on delivery of compelling content characterized by exceptional visual quality. Harmonic addresses these requirements with its acclaimed portfolio of low-latency IP video products, which ensure that we can deliver even fast-paced live sports events with remarkable picture quality.
Tony Berthaud, vice president of sales, APAC, at Harmonic
As the company adds to its OTT offering, the readily scalable nature of Harmonic video infrastructure will facilitate smooth, cost-effective growth.
