Harmonic and Normann Engineering Celebrate Major Broadband Deployment Milestone in Europe

Major Milestone in Broadband Deployment

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) and Normann Engineering have proudly announced a significant achievement in their strategic partnership, celebrating the successful deployment of 20 broadband installations with leading operators across Europe. This collaboration combines Harmonic's cutting-edge virtualized broadband platform, cOS™, and Normann Engineering's trusted engineering expertise to modernize networks, accelerate the deployment of next-generation broadband, and deliver exceptional subscriber experiences in competitive markets like Austria and Germany.

"We are proud to partner with Harmonic to provide transformative solutions that expedite the commercialization of broadband services and enable operators to tap into new revenue streams," stated Frank Normann, CEO of Normann Engineering. "Harmonic's revolutionary innovations in DOCSIS and fiber technologies, coupled with our extensive regional experience in deploying cOS over the years, ensure that operators can efficiently meet the surging demand for broadband."

Accelerating Broadband Transformation Across Europe

Harmonic and Normann Engineering empower operators to leverage technological innovation, market maturity, and the efficiency of the cOS platform. This collaboration simplifies the evolution of broadband networks, providing operators with a clear migration path to next-generation DOCSIS and fiber optics. Together, the companies enable broadband service providers to expand their reach, maximize investments in existing infrastructure, and offer future-ready differentiated services while reducing hardware and energy requirements in alignment with sustainability goals.

The team of cOS-certified engineers at Normann Engineering brings profound technical expertise to ensure smooth implementation, operational excellence, and ongoing customer success. "Normann Engineering is Harmonic's longest-serving partner and a key collaborator in our mission to equip broadband service providers with solutions that optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of experience," remarked Stefan Meier, VP of Broadband Sales for Europe at Harmonic. "Our joint success underscores the power of collaboration in driving real broadband transformation across Europe."

Driving Operator Success Through Collaboration

With 20 implementations and counting, Harmonic and Normann Engineering continue to foster innovation in broadband across Europe, helping operators deliver the reliable high-speed connectivity that today’s subscribers demand. "Partnering with Harmonic and Normann Engineering has been a game changer in our fiber service deployment," said Steffen Raatz, CTO of neu-medianet. "Harmonic’s cOS platform and PON devices, combined with Normann's expert integration and ongoing technical support, enabled us to reduce the time to market for new fiber services by over 70%, a clear advantage for us and our customers."

Moreover, Martin Woitag, CTO of MDCC, emphasized, "The collective experience of Harmonic and Normann Engineering has yielded tangible business results for us. With the cOS solution, we gained the flexibility to scale capacity according to demand and significantly reduced operational costs. Normann's local support and implementation expertise ensured a seamless transition to a software-based network, allowing us to provide higher-quality broadband experiences with greater agility."

Operating as a market leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS, and DAA, Harmonic designs its innovative cOS platform to power next-generation broadband services across nearly 38 million CPE devices globally for leading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. By simplifying video streaming distribution through innovative software and cloud platforms or propelling gigabit internet services, Harmonic is reshaping how media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content across various screens.

For more information on Harmonic's broadband solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com/broadband.

About Harmonic

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) is a global leader in virtualized broadband and video distribution solutions, empowering media companies and service providers to deliver high-quality streaming and broadcast services to consumers worldwide. The company revolutionized broadband networks with its industry-first virtualized solution, enabling operators to deploy gigabit internet services more flexibly in homes and mobile devices. For more information, visit www.harmonicinc.com. Harmonic, the Harmonic logo, and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.