With Ben-Natan at the helm, Harmonic’s wins are racking up. In 2025, Charter signed a footprint-wide deployment agreement for Harmonic’s virtual CMTS and operational tools and Comcast broadened its partnership to support fiber buildouts reaching 1.2 million additional homes. Harmonic is doubling down on virtualized broadband, with Ben-Natan orchestrating a $145M December cash deal for its video business to sharpen that focus.
Has your view of AI changed in the past year? AI is increasingly defined not by its capabilities alone, but by its disciplined and purposeful application. AI’s value is as an invisible, transformative support layer that helps us focus on the true objectives of any business: helping people live, work and play better.
Which has the longer life expectancy—regional sports networks or late-night talk shows? Definitely, regional sports networks. The urgency of live sports remains irreplaceable. As a massive sports fan, I applaud how advanced video processing has elevated sports viewing, making fans feel as if they’re right in the pit lane, on the sideline or courtside. This is a major differentiator, but it also raises the stakes for reliable always-on, high-speed connectivity.
What does “good enough” broadband speed look like for most customers? Good broadband isn’t just about speed, but about the overall experience. Whether streaming a game or joining a video call, a gigabit connection matters most when it delivers low latency, high reliability and the ability to support multiple devices, applications and real-time services without interruption.
Must-have item for a cross-country flight? My Peak Design mobile tripod. I travel extensively, so staying connected is a top priority. The slim, reliable mobile attachment turns any tray table into a functional workspace or viewing hub. It lets me keep up with my family, my team at Harmonic and my favorite sports teams — even from 35,000 feet.