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.
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.
Omneon
Acquisition in 2010
Omneon Video Networks, Inc. provides digital content storage and processing systems for media companies to enable production and distribution of digital video and audio. It develops, markets, and sells a range of video servers, active storage systems, and related software applications to ingest, process, store, manage, and deliver digital media in various formats. The company's products include Spectrum video servers, MediaGrid active storage systems, and related software applications. Its Spectrum video server is optimized for real-time applications, such as multi-channel broadcast playout. The company's MediaGrid active storage system is used for file-based content storage and provides high-bandwidth simultaneous multi-user access to content, as well as incorporates grid computing capabilities, enabling integrated digital media processing functions, such as format conversion and quality control. Omneon Video Networks' products are integrated with complementary technologies and applications, and offers application programming interfaces. Its products are used by media companies, including multi-national media conglomerates, commercial and public broadcast television networks, content networks, satellite broadcasters, television service providers, local television stations, and mobile television providers. The company sells its products indirectly through system integrators and directly to end user customers in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Omneon Video Networks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Scopus Video Networks
Acquisition in 2008
Scopus Video Networks develop, market and support digital video networking products, including intelligent video gateways, encoders, decoders and network management products. Their customers include satellite, cable and telecom service providers and terrestrial broadcasters, collectively referred to as network operators.
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