Amagi vs Harmonic

FAST Channels Need Data Transparency to Prove Value

An industry opinion column argues that FAST platforms are hindering the growth of ad-supported TV by withholding crucial audience data from channel operators and advertisers. Despite significant growth in FAST viewership, the lack of independent measurement and transparency undermines advertiser trust and suppresses CPMs. The piece cites specific statistics on viewing hours and revenue declines, and calls for baseline device-level verification to restore confidence in the category.

• FAST viewing hours in the US grew 43% year-over-year through August 2025, reaching 1.8 billion hours (ComScore).
• Global FAST viewing hours grew 55% year-over-year through mid-2026 (Amagi).
• EMarketer estimates US FAST users will reach 131 million in 2026, representing 54% of all CTV users.

IBC 2026: Amagi to Showcase Four AI-Native Innovations Built to Power Media’s Next Growth Curve

Amagi announces it will showcase four AI-native innovations at IBC 2026, aimed at powering media's next growth curve. The announcement was made on September 9, 2026, in London.

Amagi launches Newspulse, an agentic AI system for newsrooms

Amagi Newspulse autonomously curates and reframes distinct stories from live news content to produce publish-ready stories across social and digital destinations.

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.