Filmocentro enhances playout efficiency with Harmonic Cloud solutions

Filmocentro Enhances Playout Efficiency with Harmonic’s Cloud Solutions

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced the successful implementation of its cloud-native VOS®360 Media SaaS for Chilean content provider Filmocentro, significantly optimizing playout and primary distribution operations. Partnering closely with Chilean telecommunications supplier Totaltel, Harmonic has enabled Filmocentro to achieve unparalleled efficiency, reliability and flexibility in its workflows.

“With Harmonic’s VOS360 SaaS, we have streamlined our playout and distribution processes, unlocking greater efficiency and scalability,” said Manuel Pardo, chief operating officer at Filmocentro. “The transition from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud was seamless, thanks to Harmonic’s video and cloud expertise and Totaltel’s managed service implementation. In just 45 days, we were up and running, a remarkable feat in the video industry.”

Harmonic’s SaaS-based playout and distribution solution not only reduces maintenance costs for Filmocentro, but also future-proofs its operations. Harmonic’s VOS360 Media simplifies all stages of media processing and delivery, providing exceptional agility, resiliency, security and scalability on the public cloud.

“Filmocentro’s adoption of VOS360 Media SaaS exemplifies how content providers can tap into a variety of distribution paths to drive revenue growth,” said Gil Rudge, senior vice president, video products and solutions at Harmonic. “With Harmonic and Totaltel’s support, Filmocentro can rapidly launch new video streaming and FAST channels, unlocking additional business opportunities.”

Filmocentro’s partnership with Harmonic and Totaltel underscores the commitment to innovation and efficiency in the digital media realm, optimizing not just playout but also video distribution. By embracing cloud-native technologies, Filmocentro is well-positioned to thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape, delivering high-quality content to its audiences seamlessly.

“We collaborated closely with Harmonic to design a solution that ensures operational efficiency and future-ready adaptability for Filmocentro,” said Nicolas Miranda, chief technology officer at Totaltel. “The agility and flexibility of the VOS360 Media platform perfectly align with Filmocentro’s evolving needs in the dynamic media landscape.”

Harmonic will showcase the latest innovations to its VOS360 Media SaaS platform at the 2024 NAB Show.