Harmonic

Harmonic Inc. is a global provider of video delivery software, products, system solutions, and services. The company specializes in enabling broadcast, cable, satellite, and telecommunications service providers to create, prepare, and deliver video and broadband services across various consumer devices, including televisions, computers, and smartphones. Harmonic operates in two main segments: Video and Cable Access. The Video segment focuses on video processing, production, and playout solutions, catering to cable operators and media companies, including streaming services. This includes hardware products and software solutions for video management and delivery. The Cable Access segment offers software-based cable access solutions and related services, primarily targeting cable operators. Additionally, Harmonic provides technical support and professional services, encompassing maintenance, consulting, and system integration. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Harmonic has established a strong reputation for innovation and high-performance, IP-based solutions in the video delivery industry.

Walter Jankovic

CFO

Past deals in Video on Demand

Thomson Video Networks

Acquisition in 2015
Thomson Video Networks SAS specializes in delivering comprehensive video solutions for broadcasters globally, focusing on various platforms including satellite, terrestrial, IPTV, and mobile TV. The company offers a wide range of products, including video compression systems such as HD and SD encoders, multiscreen video systems, and contribution codec platforms. Additionally, it provides processing and multiplexing systems, MPEG stream servers, and video decoding systems tailored for various broadcast applications. Thomson Video Networks also supplies data casting systems, monitoring and switching solutions, and integration and technical support services. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Cesson-Sevigne, France, the company operates as a subsidiary of Harmonic Inc., having previously been part of Grass Valley USA, LLC.

Encoding.com

Series B in 2014
Encoding.com Inc., established in 2008 and based in San Francisco, specializes in video encoding services. It offers studio-class media transcoding and cloud-based video encoding solutions, supporting various web and mobile formats. The company operates on a SaaS model, integrating with Amazon Web Services and Rackspace platforms, enabling businesses to scale without significant infrastructure investments. Encoding.com serves over 3000 companies across diverse industries such as media, eLearning, retail, and telecommunications worldwide. Its services include Vid.ly, a universal video platform, and Encoding Intelligenceā„¢ for accelerated processing and optimized display on any device. The company guarantees service-level performance to ensure customers focus on content creation.

Omneon

Acquisition in 2010
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. specializes in providing digital content storage and processing systems tailored for media companies, facilitating the production and distribution of digital video and audio. The company develops and markets a variety of products, including Spectrum video servers and MediaGrid active storage systems, along with related software applications. Spectrum video servers are designed for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout, while MediaGrid systems support file-based content storage, offering high-bandwidth, simultaneous multi-user access and integrated digital media processing capabilities. Omneon's products are compatible with various complementary technologies and include application programming interfaces for enhanced functionality. Their offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including multinational media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. Omneon sells its products both directly to end users and indirectly through system integrators across regions such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

Entone Technologies- software business

Acquisition in 2006
Entone Technologies- software business offers encompassing content ingest, distributed content management and video streaming
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