{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"166331","rtpr_id":"nPn4wHp1ya-20261012","ticker":"HLIT","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["HLIT"],"title":"Cablenet Selects Harmonic's cOS Broadband Platform to Deliver Multi-Gigabit Speeds in Cyprus","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-12T12:00:05.226Z","article_body":"Cablenet Selects Harmonic's cOS Broadband Platform to Deliver Multi-Gigabit Speeds in Cyprus\nPR Newswire\n\nSAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n * Cablenet has selected Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform to\nmodernize its DOCSIS access network.\n * The distributed access architecture (DAA) deployment supports Cablenet's\ndelivery of high-performance gigabit speeds and future speed tiers over its\naccess networks.\n * The cOS platform simplifies operations, enhances subscriber QoE and lowers\nOPEX.\nSAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today\nannounced that Cablenet Communication Systems plc (\"Cablenet\"), the second\nlargest fixed network operator in Cyprus and a leading converged fixed and\nmobile operator, is modernizing its broadband access network with Harmonic's\nmarket-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform. The deployment\nstrengthens Cablenet's gigabit service capability, simplifies network\noperations and enhances subscribers' quality of experience (QoE).\n\n\"The real measure of network modernization is the difference it makes for our\ncustomers,\" said Panayiotis Kouloumbrides, Chief Core Networks Officer at\nCablenet. \"Harmonic's cOS platform strengthens our DOCSIS 3.1+ network\nfootprint, giving our customers fast, consistent gigabit broadband they can\ncount on today, tomorrow and always, with a clear path to even higher speeds.\nWe believe that broadband should simply work for our customers, every time.\"\n\nA Platform Built for the Next Generation of Broadband\n\nWith Harmonic's virtualized cOS platform in a DAA with low-power Oyster nodes,\nCablenet can introduce significantly higher speeds across its footprint and\nefficiently scale services as subscriber needs evolve. The cOS software-based\nplatform also preserves flexibility for Cablenet's longer-term\nmulti-technology network strategy.\n\nConsolidating Infrastructure and Reducing OPEX\n\nThe cOS platform supports Cablenet's approach to consolidating data centers\nand simplifying hub-site infrastructure as part of the operator's\ncost-optimization initiative. By moving network functions from legacy hardware\nto Harmonic's software-based platform, the operator can reduce space, power\nand wiring requirements and lower OPEX while streamlining operations.\n\nGaining Access to Operational Intelligence\n\nWith the transition to the cOS platform, Cablenet can now access Harmonic's\nCentral AI-driven network intelligence for greater network visibility, more\nefficient monitoring, faster troubleshooting and improved service assurance.\n\n\"Operators need a practical path to enhance services today while preserving\nthe flexibility to evolve their networks for tomorrow,\" said Stefan Meier,\nVice President of Sales, Europe, at Harmonic. \"Our cOS platform provides\nCablenet with a strong foundation to modernize its network, simplify\noperations and deliver a superior broadband experience. We're pleased to\nsupport Cablenet's forward-looking network strategy and its commitment to\ndelivering faster, more consistent connectivity and a better quality of\nexperience for its subscribers.\"\n\nHarmonic will showcase its latest broadband innovations at Network X, Oct.\n13-15 in booth L71. To set up a meeting with Harmonic, visit\nwww.harmonicinc.com/events/network-x\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4793877-1&h=4048470123&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harmonicinc.com%2Fevents%2Fnetwork-x&a=www.harmonicinc.com%2Fevents%2Fnetwork-x)\n.\n\nHarmonic is the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS\nand DAA, according to Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market\ninformation about the telecommunications, networks and data center IT\nindustries. The company's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen\nbroadband services through more than 48 million CPE devices worldwide for\nleading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. To learn\nmore about Harmonic solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4793877-1&h=2630777093&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harmonicinc.com%2F&a=www.harmonicinc.com)\n.\n\nAbout Harmonic\nHarmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband\nsolutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company's\nindustry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for\nfiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence\nsolutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver\nexceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands\nof vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic\npowers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability.\nAnchored with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation,\nHarmonic supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network\nevolution. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com\n(http://www.harmonicinc.com) .\n\nHarmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic\nInc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the\nproperty of their respective owners.\n\nLegal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities\nExchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic's business and the\nanticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market\nacceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products,\nservices and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are\nbased on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and\nuncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in\nHarmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its\nAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, its Quarterly\nReports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking\nstatements in this press release are based on information available to\nHarmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to\nupdate any forward-looking statements.\n\nAbout Cablenet\n\nCablenet Communication Systems plc is the second largest fixed network\noperator in Cyprus and a converged provider of broadband, TV, fixed telephony\nand mobile services to residential, business, wholesale and government\ncustomers. Cablenet runs an island-wide HFC/DOCSIS and FTTH network, mobile\nnetwork, and IP/MPLS and DWDM transport backbone. Cablenet has become the\nisland's fastest-growing converged operator, and it continues to invest in\nnext-generation fixed and mobile infrastructure. Cablenet is a subsidiary of\nGO plc, Malta's leading telecommunications group, which is listed on the Malta\nStock Exchange. More information is available at www.cablenet.com.cy\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4793877-1&h=3970021247&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cablenet.com.cy%2F&a=www.cablenet.com.cy)\n.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cablenet-selects-harmonics-cos-broadband-platform-to-deliver-multi-gigabit-speeds-in-cyprus-302905150.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cablenet-selects-harmonics-cos-broadband-platform-to-deliver-multi-gigabit-speeds-in-cyprus-302905150.html)\n\nSOURCE Harmonic Inc.\n\n\n\nNetra Ghosh, Corporate Communications Manager, +1 425-215-5525, netra.ghosh@harmonicinc.com; David Hanover, KCSA Strategic Communications, Investor Relations, +1 212-896-1220, investor@harmonicinc.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS756269/HARMONIC-Inc-logo-v1.jpg?id=OA2998397\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn4wHp1ya-20261012","title":"Cablenet Selects Harmonic's cOS Broadband Platform to Deliver Multi-Gigabit Speeds in Cyprus","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"HLIT","created":"2026-10-12T12:00:05.226Z","tickers":["HLIT"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Cablenet Selects Harmonic's cOS Broadband Platform to Deliver Multi-Gigabit Speeds in Cyprus\nPR Newswire\n\nSAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026\n\nKey Takeaways\n\n * Cablenet has selected Harmonic's cOS™ virtualized broadband platform to\nmodernize its DOCSIS access network.\n * The distributed access architecture (DAA) deployment supports Cablenet's\ndelivery of high-performance gigabit speeds and future speed tiers over its\naccess networks.\n * The cOS platform simplifies operations, enhances subscriber QoE and lowers\nOPEX.\nSAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today\nannounced that Cablenet Communication Systems plc (\"Cablenet\"), the second\nlargest fixed network operator in Cyprus and a leading converged fixed and\nmobile operator, is modernizing its broadband access network with Harmonic's\nmarket-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform. The deployment\nstrengthens Cablenet's gigabit service capability, simplifies network\noperations and enhances subscribers' quality of experience (QoE).\n\n\"The real measure of network modernization is the difference it makes for our\ncustomers,\" said Panayiotis Kouloumbrides, Chief Core Networks Officer at\nCablenet. \"Harmonic's cOS platform strengthens our DOCSIS 3.1+ network\nfootprint, giving our customers fast, consistent gigabit broadband they can\ncount on today, tomorrow and always, with a clear path to even higher speeds.\nWe believe that broadband should simply work for our customers, every time.\"\n\nA Platform Built for the Next Generation of Broadband\n\nWith Harmonic's virtualized cOS platform in a DAA with low-power Oyster nodes,\nCablenet can introduce significantly higher speeds across its footprint and\nefficiently scale services as subscriber needs evolve. The cOS software-based\nplatform also preserves flexibility for Cablenet's longer-term\nmulti-technology network strategy.\n\nConsolidating Infrastructure and Reducing OPEX\n\nThe cOS platform supports Cablenet's approach to consolidating data centers\nand simplifying hub-site infrastructure as part of the operator's\ncost-optimization initiative. By moving network functions from legacy hardware\nto Harmonic's software-based platform, the operator can reduce space, power\nand wiring requirements and lower OPEX while streamlining operations.\n\nGaining Access to Operational Intelligence\n\nWith the transition to the cOS platform, Cablenet can now access Harmonic's\nCentral AI-driven network intelligence for greater network visibility, more\nefficient monitoring, faster troubleshooting and improved service assurance.\n\n\"Operators need a practical path to enhance services today while preserving\nthe flexibility to evolve their networks for tomorrow,\" said Stefan Meier,\nVice President of Sales, Europe, at Harmonic. \"Our cOS platform provides\nCablenet with a strong foundation to modernize its network, simplify\noperations and deliver a superior broadband experience. We're pleased to\nsupport Cablenet's forward-looking network strategy and its commitment to\ndelivering faster, more consistent connectivity and a better quality of\nexperience for its subscribers.\"\n\nHarmonic will showcase its latest broadband innovations at Network X, Oct.\n13-15 in booth L71. To set up a meeting with Harmonic, visit\nwww.harmonicinc.com/events/network-x\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4793877-1&h=4048470123&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harmonicinc.com%2Fevents%2Fnetwork-x&a=www.harmonicinc.com%2Fevents%2Fnetwork-x)\n.\n\nHarmonic is the market share leader in cable broadband equipment, virtual CMTS\nand DAA, according to Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market\ninformation about the telecommunications, networks and data center IT\nindustries. The company's market-leading cOS platform powers next-gen\nbroadband services through more than 48 million CPE devices worldwide for\nleading operators in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia. To learn\nmore about Harmonic solutions, visit www.harmonicinc.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4793877-1&h=2630777093&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.harmonicinc.com%2F&a=www.harmonicinc.com)\n.\n\nAbout Harmonic\nHarmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband\nsolutions, is transforming multi-gigabit connectivity. The company's\nindustry-leading cOS™ virtualized broadband platform, suite of solutions for\nfiber and DOCSIS, and a growing portfolio of AI-powered network intelligence\nsolutions, enable broadband service providers to simplify operations, deliver\nexceptional subscriber experiences and expand revenue streams. With thousands\nof vCMTS servers and hundreds of thousands of RPDs deployed globally, Harmonic\npowers next-generation broadband services with five-nines reliability.\nAnchored with a customer-first approach and driven by a legacy of innovation,\nHarmonic supports broadband service providers at every stage of their network\nevolution. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com\n(http://www.harmonicinc.com) .\n\nHarmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic\nInc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the\nproperty of their respective owners.\n\nLegal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nSection 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities\nExchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic's business and the\nanticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market\nacceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products,\nservices and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are\nbased on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and\nuncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in\nHarmonic's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its\nAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, its Quarterly\nReports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking\nstatements in this press release are based on information available to\nHarmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to\nupdate any forward-looking statements.\n\nAbout Cablenet\n\nCablenet Communication Systems plc is the second largest fixed network\noperator in Cyprus and a converged provider of broadband, TV, fixed telephony\nand mobile services to residential, business, wholesale and government\ncustomers. Cablenet runs an island-wide HFC/DOCSIS and FTTH network, mobile\nnetwork, and IP/MPLS and DWDM transport backbone. Cablenet has become the\nisland's fastest-growing converged operator, and it continues to invest in\nnext-generation fixed and mobile infrastructure. Cablenet is a subsidiary of\nGO plc, Malta's leading telecommunications group, which is listed on the Malta\nStock Exchange. More information is available at www.cablenet.com.cy\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4793877-1&h=3970021247&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cablenet.com.cy%2F&a=www.cablenet.com.cy)\n.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cablenet-selects-harmonics-cos-broadband-platform-to-deliver-multi-gigabit-speeds-in-cyprus-302905150.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cablenet-selects-harmonics-cos-broadband-platform-to-deliver-multi-gigabit-speeds-in-cyprus-302905150.html)\n\nSOURCE Harmonic Inc.\n\n\n\nNetra Ghosh, Corporate Communications Manager, +1 425-215-5525, netra.ghosh@harmonicinc.com; David Hanover, KCSA Strategic Communications, Investor Relations, +1 212-896-1220, investor@harmonicinc.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS756269/HARMONIC-Inc-logo-v1.jpg?id=OA2998397\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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