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Lightcurve Partners with Harmonic for Multi-Gigabit Broadband over Coax

Harmonic announced that broadband service provider Lightcurve is deploying its cOS virtualized broadband platform to deliver multi-gigabit internet speeds to Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) in central and western Washington state. Using Harmonic's Oyster nodes with Pebble Remote PHY devices in a distributed access architecture, Lightcurve can offer up to 8 Gbps downstream and 1 Gbps upstream over existing coaxial wiring, avoiding the cost and disruption of fiber overbuild. The solution also includes Harmonic's Central AI-powered network intelligence for proactive troubleshooting. Lightcurve's COO, Dr. Pao Lo, emphasized the speed and cost-effectiveness of the deployment, while Harmonic's SVP of Global Sales, Jeffrey Glahn, highlighted the capital-efficient path to multi-gigabit broadband. Harmonic will showcase the platform at SCTE TechExpo26.

• Lightcurve is deploying Harmonic's cOS virtualized broadband platform to deliver multi-gigabit services to MDUs over existing coax wiring.
• The solution enables downstream speeds up to 8 Gbps and upstream speeds up to 1 Gbps.
• Lightcurve uses Harmonic's Oyster nodes with Pebble Remote PHY devices in a distributed access architecture.

Harmonic Unveils cOS SensAI Intelligence Fabric for Broadband Operations

New Vendor-Agnostic Broadband Intelligence Fabric Reduces Operational Complexity and Improves Service Quality for Broadband Service Providers. SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sept. 8, 2026 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) announced the launch of cOS SensAI, a vendor-agnostic intelligence fabric for broadband operations.

Harmonic launches cOS SensAI intelligence infrastructure for broadband

Harmonic, a leading provider of virtualized broadband solutions, has announced the launch of cOS SensAI, a vendor-agnostic, software-driven intelligence infrastructure for broadband operations. SensAI aggregates heterogeneous data from various network sources into a unified information layer, transforming complex operational data into actionable insights. This enables broadband service providers to proactively manage operations, improve customer experiences, and increase Net Promoter Scores. The solution is already being piloted by leading broadband operators like Hotwire Communications and GCI. Analysys Mason estimates the total addressable market for SensAI at approximately $2.2 billion per year for Tier-2 and smaller broadband providers. Harmonic will showcase SensAI at Connected Britain and SCTE TechExpo in September.

• Harmonic introduced cOS SensAI, a vendor-agnostic intelligence infrastructure for broadband networks.
• cOS SensAI integrates data from multiple sources into a unified information layer for actionable insights.
• The solution is being used by Hotwire Communications and GCI to improve operational efficiency.

Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation

AI inference infrastructure provider Modal Labs is nearing a $750 million funding round led by Accel at a $15.75 billion valuation, according to a source. This would more than triple its valuation from $4.65 billion in May. The round comes amid surging demand for inference services, with other startups like Baseten, Fireworks, and Fal also raising at higher valuations. Modal Labs, founded in 2021 by Erik Bernhardsson and Akshat Bubna, provides infrastructure for training and running AI models without managing servers. The company has surpassed $300 million in annualized revenue as of May. The funding talks follow a security incident in July where a customer's data was compromised, but Modal's platform was not breached.

• Modal Labs is nearing a $750 million funding round led by Accel at a $15.75 billion valuation.
• The round would more than triple Modal Labs' valuation from $4.65 billion in May.
• Modal Labs has surpassed $300 million in annualized revenue as of May.

Modal is expanding in Europe with our new London office

Modal is expanding, and hiring on all fronts across Europe.

AI Startup Modal Labs to Open London Office

Modal Labs, a New York-based AI infrastructure startup founded in 2021, is opening a new office in the Marble Arch area of London. The space can accommodate up to 40 employees, and the company expects to have all London staff in place by early September. Modal provides computing infrastructure for AI workloads, specialising in AI inference rather than model training. The company recently raised $355 million in May at a $4.65 billion valuation, in a round led by Redpoint Ventures and General Catalyst. Modal also has offices in New York, San Francisco, and Sweden, and employs around 170 people. The expansion follows similar moves by other North American AI companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Cohere. Co-founder and CEO Erik Bernhardsson said the company was 'transatlantic since day one' and is committed to helping European companies scale.

• Modal Labs is opening an office in the Marble Arch area of London, with capacity for up to 40 workers.
• The company was founded in 2021 and provides computing infrastructure for AI workloads, focusing on AI inference.
• In May 2026, Modal Labs raised $355 million at a $4.65 billion valuation, led by Redpoint Ventures and General Catalyst.