Harmonic Completes Acquisition of Entone’s Video Networking Software Business

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2006/Satnews Daily/ — Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the video networking software business of Entone Technologies, Inc., a privately-held company based in San Mateo, CA, with research and development facilities in Hong Kong.

The acquisition was closed effective December 8, 2006. As a result of the transaction, the video networking software business of Entone Technologies, Inc. is now wholly-owned by Harmonic.

Harmonic provides versatile and high performance video solutions that enable service providers to efficiently deliver the next generation of broadcast and on-demand services including high definition, video-on-demand, network personal video recording and time-shifted TV. Harmonic said cable, satellite, broadcast and telecom service providers can increase revenues and lower operational expenditures by using the company’s digital video, broadband optical access and software solutions to offer consumers the compelling and personalized viewing experience that is driving the business models of the future.

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