Techtel Powers RMIT’s Next-Gen Media Storage with Harmonic
/Melbourne, Australia – 26 February 2025 – Techtel, a leading broadcast technology systems integrator has, in collaboration with Harmonic, successfully delivered and installed a new Harmonic MediaGrid® shared real-time storage system for RMIT University. The next generation solution enriches the learning experience offered by the institution by leveraging a modern and scalable storage solution.
As one of Australia’s largest tertiary institutions and a global leader in media and communications qualifications, RMIT University required a high-performance storage system to support students in media production courses. The newly deployed Harmonic MediaGrid provides a reliable, high-density, and cost-effective media storage solution that enables seamless collaboration, content management, and production workflows.
Techtel worked closely with RMIT University and its long-standing partner Harmonic to facilitate the procurement, organisation, and installation of the new system, ensuring an efficient and timely deployment. The upgraded infrastructure offers enhanced scalability, superior performance, and robust data protection, enabling students and faculty to access, edit, and manage media content with greater efficiency.
The installation ensures uninterrupted access to media resources. The Harmonic MediaGrid storage system supports a range of digital media applications, including real-time editing, ingest, playout, and archiving. With features such as linear scaling, built-in redundancy, and seamless integration with industry-standard nonlinear editing software, the system provides a future-proof solution for RMIT’s evolving needs.
Dr David Beesley, Technical Services & Facilities Manager, School of Media and Communication, RMIT University, said: "This marks our third iteration of the Harmonic MediaGrid, all procured through Techtel, with our first installation in 2011 being a world-first at our Noble Park data centre. Over the years, the system has proven itself to be rock solid, supporting thousands of students in their media production studies. Our longstanding relationship with Harmonic and Techtel is a testament to the reliability and performance of this solution."
“This upgrade ensures that the next generation of media professionals at RMIT University gain hands-on industry experience with this technology,” said Peter Stevens, Senior Product Manager at Techtel. “By deploying Harmonic’s proven storage system, we’ve ensured that students can work with reliable industry technology, enhancing their learning and creative capabilities.”
The project was completed in line with the university’s deadline, with installation finalised in February 2025, ensuring students and faculty have uninterrupted access to advanced media storage and workflow solutions from the start of the new academic term.
For more information about Techtel’s media storage solutions, visit techtel.com.au.
About Techtel
Techtel is a leading independent broadcast technology systems specialist, delivering innovative media solutions to the broadcast, production, education, and enterprise sectors across the Asia-Pacific region.
About RMIT University
RMIT University is an international institution of technology, design, and enterprise, recognised globally as a leader in Art and Design, Architecture, Education, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, and Communication and Media Studies.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized broadband and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized broadband networking via the industry’s first virtualized broadband solution, enabling operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet services to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic’s technology partnership and integration with TAG Video Systems and the anticipated benefits of the collaboration to Harmonic’s customers are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risk that the technology collaboration encounters unanticipated challenges or delays or does not yield the anticipated results or benefits, as well as the business, market and other relevant risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
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