Harmonic Inc. announced a partnership with Czech Television, the Czech Republic’s public broadcaster, to modernize its video‑streaming workflow by deploying the company’s XOS Advanced Media Processor. The announcement was made on December 16, 2025 and marks a significant expansion of Harmonic’s Video segment into a large European public‑broadcast market.
The XOS Advanced Media Processor is a software‑based platform that delivers AI‑powered, content‑aware encoding and full playout‑to‑delivery capabilities. By moving transcoding operations in‑house, Czech Television will gain tighter control over its streaming pipeline, reduce reliance on third‑party providers, and deliver higher‑quality video to viewers across mobile, web, and HbbTV platforms. The processor also offers advanced audio mixing, subtitle generation, and logo insertion, enhancing accessibility and engagement.
While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the partnership underscores Harmonic’s strategy to embed its cloud‑native, AI‑driven technology in high‑volume broadcast environments. The deal comes just days after Harmonic announced the pending sale of its Video Business to MediaKind for $145 million, a transaction that will reshape the company’s focus on broadband and high‑margin SaaS offerings.
The partnership signals that Harmonic’s core video technology remains attractive to public‑broadcast customers, even as the company divests its legacy Video segment. It also demonstrates the company’s ability to secure new revenue streams in a competitive market where broadcasters are accelerating the adoption of AI and cloud‑native workflows.
Analysts have noted that the deal aligns with broader industry trends of broadcasters modernizing their streaming pipelines and moving toward cloud‑native, AI‑enabled solutions. The partnership is expected to strengthen Harmonic’s position in the European market and provide a platform for future expansion into other public‑broadcast and commercial customers.
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