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| | | | Broadcast Pix Teams with EZNews to Provide Affordable News Automation Systems
 Broadcast Pix™ today announced a partnership with Automated Data Systems to offer integrated news automation systems designed for the growing number of micro stations, Web broadcasters, universities, and others that need a professional but affordable system for news production. Priced from under $15,000 and available now, the systems include the award-winning Broadcast Pix Flint™ live production and streaming system, new EZNews LT news production software from Automated Data Systems, and exclusive interface software that enables EZNews titles to automatically flow into the Flint’s built-in CG. Integration for larger Broadcast Pix models and more robust EZNews systems was also announced.
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| | | | John Cerquone appointed Vice President Major Accounts
 Industry veteran brings wealth of high-level experience to Quantel US sales operation
Quantel is delighted to announce the appointment of John Cerquone to the position of Vice President Major Accounts in the USA. Based in Manhattan, Cerquone is responsible for Quantel's sales to the four major television networks and other large accounts. In this new role, Cerquone will ensure continued growth by creating and executing focused account strategies.
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| | | | Gray Television Standardizes on Harris Broadcast Selenio™ Media Convergence Platform
Leading Broadcaster saves space and costs using Selenio for multiple signal compression, networking and processing tasks, including loudness control for CALM compliance
U.S. broadcaster Gray Television, Inc. has standardized on the Harris Broadcast Selenio™ media convergence platform to incorporate new efficiencies across its stations’ infrastructure and transmission operations. To date, Gray Television has installed Selenio at 10 of its stations, with many more sites to follow into 2014.
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| | | | sono Studiotechnik GmbH Equips Fly-Away Venue Facilities Based on Harris Broadcast Technology
Next summer, the soccer world’s attention will focus on Brazil and already European broadcast production companies are working on building the event’s television production infrastructure. Last month, German broadcast systems integrator and international rental company, Munich-based sono Studiotechnik, completed acceptance testing for new fly-away production facilities based on Harris Broadcast technology. This technology will be used in Brazil to provide venue facilities at football stadia around the country.
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| | | | Harris Broadcast Brings Digital Television to Tanzania
Turnkey DVB-T2 project sees Harris Broadcast supply headend and transmitters to Sahara Media for the nation’s first free-to-air digital broadcasting
Sahara Media Group, the leading independent media company in Tanzania, has announced its intentions to develop a wide-ranging digital television service across the country. Enabling this service is a DVB-T2 transmission network from Harris Broadcast including multiple DTV transmitters, over-the-air encoding and multiplexing systems, and test and measurement products to analyze signal integrity and compliance. The project also includes Harris Broadcast infrastructure and support equipment.
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| | | | Sistema Clube Extends Digital TV and AM/FM Radio Coverage with Harris Broadcast
Broadcaster expands ISDB-Tb DTV transition, improves over-the-air radio quality and grows mobile unit fleet with Harris Broadcast transmission and infrastructure technology
Booth N2503 —Sistema Clube, which operates an extensive radio and TV network in the Ribeirão Preto region of Sao Paolo, Brazil, is expanding and strengthening its over-the-air footprint with Harris Broadcast technology. The broadcaster has purchased four new Harris Broadcast Maxiva™ UAX UHF transmitters to support phase two of its ISDB-Tb digital transition, and is installing new Harris Broadcast FM and AM transmitters to improve its on-air radio broadcast signal quality.
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| | | | SuperSport Scores Scalability with New Harris Broadcast Router
First installation of new Platinum® IP3 expandable routing system
Leading South African satellite broadcaster SuperSport is moving into a new state-of-the-art HD playout center. Responsibility for management and monitoring of all the signals in the facility has been handed to the Platinum® IP3 router from Harris Broadcast, representing the first global installation of this innovative advance in routing technology. Harris Broadcast’s South African dealer, Concilium Technologies, supplied the Platinum IP3 as part of a complete package of Harris Broadcast infrastructure equipment, and worked closely with Harris Broadcast throughout the project.
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| | | | Harris Broadcast Supports World’s Largest Broadcast Control Room
Harris Broadcast works with First Gulf Company on new 1080p installation in Mecca for Saudi Broadcasting Corporation
Harris Broadcast is completing the buildout of what expects to be the world’s largest master control room (MCR) for Saudi Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) in association with First Gulf Company (FGC), the Riyadh-based dealer and systems integrator. The new broadcast facility, which also includes a large studio, is part of a massive expansion program underway in the holy city of Mecca by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture and Information to enhance the area of Al Haram Mosque, where millions of pilgrims attend the Hajj each year.
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| | | | MCN Streamlines Advertising Management with Harris Broadcast Landmark™ Media Sales Software
Multi Channel Network (MCN), which manages advertising sales for multiple premium Australian media brands, will streamline its business operations with Harris Broadcast Landmark™ media sales software. Landmark will provide a fully integrated sales solution making it simple for the company’s sales teams to develop compelling advertising campaigns for clients with increased automation and efficiency.
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| | | | RBS Group in Brazil Acquires Digital Transmission Headend Solution
Complete integrated ISDB-Tb solution supplied by Harris Broadcast expands over-the-air DTV coverage, strengthens contribution networks
Harris Broadcast has supplied a digital transmission headend solution for phases two and three of RBS Group’s ISDB-Tb digital transition project in Brazil. The solution will allow RBS Group, a regional media group operating in southern Brazil, to increase its over-the-air DTV reach to more than 75 cities while strengthening content contribution networks.
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| | | | Harris Broadcast Electrifies Media Workflows with NEXIO Volt™ Server
Compact, integrated platform increases channel counts, reliability, storage options and more for ingest and playout operations
Harris Broadcast introduces its next-generation, software-based NEXIO Volt™ server, addressing customer needs for higher channel counts in a compact form factor, while increasing options for robust media storage. Now shipping, the company will publicly unveil the new server at the CABSAT 2013 show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, taking place March 12-14 at the Dubai World Trade Center (Booth C7-10); and the 2013 NAB Show, taking place April 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth N2502).
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| | | | SMPTE Announces New Officers and Governors – Including First Woman President: Wendy Aylsworth
 Leadership spans who’s who of motion imaging: CBS, CBC/Radio Canada, Cine Design Group, Dolby, Ericsson, Fox, Grass Valley, Iowa Public TV, Miltag Media, Microsoft, Miranda, Disney, Warner Bros.
The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE), the professional membership association and worldwide leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the media, entertainment, communications, and technology industries, today announced its newly elected officers and governors, including the election of the Society’s first female president, Wendy Aylsworth. All officers will assume office 1 January 2013.
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| | | | Harris Unveils Next-Generation ATSC Mobile DTV Launch Kit
Solution supports consumer-friendly Mobile500 Alliance business model while helping broadcasters get on the air quickly
Harris Broadcast Communications announces its next-generation ATSC Mobile DTV (MDTV) launch kit to help expedite channel launches for broadcasters. The solution meets requirements to support the advertising-supported business model of the Mobile500 Alliance, with applications for banner ad placement on program guides, channel-change advertising, audience measurement, and DVR-like capabilities to record and playback content.
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| | | | Harris Evolves Fiber-Optic Transport Solutions
 Versatile Module Supports Numerous Signal Distribution Options, Delivers New Cost Efficiencies for Fiber Transport Over Any Distance
Harris Broadcast Communications introduced the company’s next-generation of OPTO+™ fiber-optic products at IBC 2012, offering a modular solution that simplifies and expands the way broadcasters transport electrical signals at exceptional quality around fixed and remote broadcast facilities.
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| | | | Harris Ramps up Efficiency, Performance of NEXIO Farad™ Online Storage Systems
Company boosts speed, performance benefits for existing platform and reduces cost of entry for shared broadcast storage
As IBC 2012 approaches, Harris Broadcast Communications establishes a common shared storage platform that adds a significant 50% bandwidth improvement to its NEXIO Farad™ online storage solution — and introduces a second storage protection scheme with a lower cost of entry.
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| | | | Harris Broadcast Communications Leads BXF into Next Phase
 BXF 2.0 improves business and technical efficiencies across the media workflow
Harris today celebrates the publication of the BXF 2.0 suite — a move that evolves the way broadcasters and new media organizations share and exchange business data and on-air content across the media workflow.
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| | | | Harris Corporation to Introduce New Live Graphics Systems at 2012 NAB Show
Software and processing advances boost creativity and productivity
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will introduce two breakthrough systems for demanding live broadcast graphics that boost creativity and productivity for on-air broadcast and other video productions across all budgets at the 2012 NAB show. Harris will demonstrate both systems at the 2012 NAB Show (Booth 2502), taking place April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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| | | | AmberFin Expands Worldwide Operations with New Appointments
Company Brings Several Industry Veterans to New Key Positions in EMEA, APAC and the Americas
AmberFin, a leading developer of file-based media ingest and transcoding solutions for content owners, broadcasters, sports organizations and post-production houses, today announced that a number of seasoned technical and product management broadcast professionals have joined the company's fast growing teams in EMEA, APAC and the Americas regions.
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| | | | Broadcast Pix Ships New Mica Live Video Production Systems
‘Powerful Punch’ Tour Demonstrates Mica, Granite Workflow
Broadcast Pix™ today announced that Mica™, its new cost-effective live video production system, is now shipping. Powered by native HD technology from Broadcast Pix Granite™ systems and Broadcast Pix Fluent™ software that tightly integrates video and file-based content, Mica allows even single operators to create compelling live productions. The company also announced its Powerful Punch Tour, which is stopping at a number of dealers and trade shows in cities worldwide this fall to demonstrate its Mica and Granite systems.
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| | | | Bella Corporation Announces Summer Sale
Bella Corporation, a leading producer of innovative and award-winning products, today announced their Summer Sale where customers can get the HD Mouse for as little as $1.
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| | | | SUNY Fredonia Student Station WNYF Installs Broadcast Pix
Granite 1000 for Transition to HD Production, File-Based Workflow
For more than 30 years, independent student television station WNYF has been one of the staples on the campus of SUNY Fredonia, which is part of the State University of New York. The station recently installed a Broadcast Pix™ Granite™ 1000 video production system, which has helped usher in a new era of high definition production and file-based workflow.
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| | | | Chyron Appoints Gary Schutte as North American Director of Channel Sales
Schutte Brings Extensive Sales Management and Broadcast System Integration Experience to New Role
Chyron today announced the appointment of Gary Schutte as North American director of channel sales. Schutte joins Chyron with more than 25 years of experience in sales and management for broadcast products. In this new position, his primary responsibility will be to build Chyron's channel sales relationships, with a particular focus on system integration partners.
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| | | | Wohler Adds U.S. Western and Eastern Regional Sales Managers
Larry Enroth and Keith Andoos Take the Helm in Key Sales Territories as the Company Expands its North American Presence
Wohler Technologies today announced two key additions to its U.S. sales organization: Larry Enroth as western regional sales manager and Keith Andoos as eastern regional sales manager.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Builds End-to-End, File-Based HD News Production Facility at Nine Network Australia
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has implemented the first phase of the buildout of an end-to-end, file-based high-definition (HD) news production and playout center at Nine Network’s facilities here. Nine Network plans to roll out the Harris integrated news solution across three other sites including Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne before the end of 2010 as part of a multi-million dollar refurbishment program to replace an aging, tape-based news system.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Reaffirms Leadership in Mobile TV
Enables Broadcasters to Launch New, Revenue-Generating Businesses
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, comes to the 2010 NAB Show as the market leader in Mobile TV, with the broadcast industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio and more than 40 sales of ATSC Mobile DTV systems confirmed to date. Harris will showcase its latest technology at the April 12-15 event, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth N2502).
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| | | | AMWA Releases AAF Effects Protocol: AS-05
Protocol enables the transfer of rich edit metadata between post-production systems.
The Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) has announced that the Advanced Authoring Format (AAF) Effects Protocol (AS-05) has been formally approved by the association.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Greatly Increases Storage Space, Lowers Costs for Broadcasters
Vast Increases in NEXIO® SAN Storage and Integrated Storage Server Capacity
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has introduced a 33-percent increase in storage capacity to its range of NEXIO® SAN (storage area network) storage arrays at the same price of its previously highest-capacity storage solution.
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| | | | Texas High School’s Broadcast Journalism Program, Based On Panasonic AVCCAM Acquisition
Sophisticated New Performance Studio Features AG-HPX300 P2 HD Camcorders, AV-HS400A Multi-Format Switcher and PT-DW10000U HD Projectors
Texas High School (Texarkana, TX) will debut today a new state-of-the-art performance space, the Sullivan Performing Arts Center and John Thomas Theatre, which features three Panasonic AG-HPX300 P2 HD camcorders outfitted for studio use, an AV-HS400A HD/SD switcher and two PT-DW10000U 10000 lumen 1080p DLP projectors.
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| | | | Hollywood Post Alliance Award Winners Announced
Kudos For Hollywood’s Post Production Community and Industry Innovators Bestowed At November 12th Gala
During a gala evening at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Post Alliance presented its Fourth Annual HPA Awards. The HPA Awards honor top behind-the-scenes talent working in motion pictures, television and commercials as well as handing out special awards for Engineering Excellence, Lifetime Achievement, and the Charles S. Swartz Award. The special awards were announced earlier.
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| | | | AMWA Workflow Seminar Panel Includes Leading Studio Officers
Hollywood Seminar on advanced media workflows will feature industry experts speaking about their experiences with file-based production
For the first time, the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is pleased to co-sponsor this seminar that brings together production and post-production experts, vendors and users to explore the current generation of file based workflows and future expectations.
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| | | | Hollywood Post Alliance Announce 2009 Award Nominees
Gala Ceremony Scheduled for November 12th at the Skirball Cultural Center
Recognizing the abilities of the talented men and women behind the scenes who play a vital part in the creation of motion pictures, commercials and television, nominations have been announced by the Hollywood Post Alliance for the Fourth Annual HPA Awards. Winners of the prestigious HPA Award will be announced during a gala evening ceremony on November 12th, 2009 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California.
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| | | | Harris Corporation to Deliver ONE™ Broadcast Solution to Meredith for New Atlanta Centralcasting Hub
Overall Effectiveness of Single-Vendor Solution Cited as Key Factor in Equipment Choice for New File-Based Operation
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received an order from Meredith’s Local Media Group, owner of 12 television stations in the U.S., to supply a fully integrated Harris ONE™ solution for the broadcaster’s Atlanta centralcasting hub.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Announces Key Upgrades to Videotek® HD-STAR® Handheld Monitor/Generator
New Features Improve Functionality and Enhance Video and Audio Performance
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announces that important firmware upgrades are now available for its Videotek® HD-STAR® handheld HD/SD-SDI monitor and generator, a portable, battery-powered tool that provides convenient, yet powerful multiformat functionality for monitoring and generating video and embedded audio signals.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Adds Firepower to Broadcast Automation Development for Traditional and New Media Markets
New, State-of-the-Art Automation Test and Integration Lab; Expansion of Global Presence; Improved Interoperability and Supply
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today announced several strategic initiatives for its ADC™ and D-Series™ automation product lines. Continuing the tradition of innovation that has made Harris a leader in automation solutions across the broadcast industry, these initiatives are designed to support next-generation, automated workflows that enable customers to implement mobile television, new media and other emerging business models.
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| | | | Harris Corporation NEXIO® Servers Now Support a Wider Array of Formats to Facilitate Server-Driven, File-Based Workflows
File Import of GXF and Avid® MediaStream™ Formats are Among Enhanced Offerings of NEXIO® Server Platforms
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has strengthened its leadership position in facilitating file-based broadcast workflows with new enhancements to the NEXIO® family of video servers. Direct file import of both GXF (SMPTE 360M) and AVID® MediaStream™ MPEG files are now available, creating a higher level of efficiency in file-based workflows.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Launches NEXIO® Browse Suite of File-Based Broadcast Workflow Solutions
Allows Broadcasters to Implement a Cost-Efficient, Low-Resolution News Workflow
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announces the launch of the new NEXIO® Browse suite, a comprehensive portfolio of tools that facilitate H.264 proxy viewing and editing, enabling broadcasters to implement an affordable and scalable low-resolution workflow.
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| | | | Harris Corporation is Twice Honored at 60th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards
Harris Broadcast Technology Recognized for Enhancing Consumer Viewing Experience
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, received two awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) at the 60th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards ceremony that took place January 7, 2009, at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
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| | | | Harris Corporation to Speak at the 2008 Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE) Convention
Presentation Details Advances in a UHF ATSC Transmitter Platform
At the 2008 Western Association of Broadcast Engineers (WABE) Convention, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will present a paper delivered by Martyn Horspool, Television Product Manager, Harris Broadcast detailing technological and architectural advances in the Harris UHF multimedia transmitter platform.
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| | | | Harris Corporation’s Chris Lennon to Receive Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers Award
Lennon Recognized for Contribution to Broadcast eXchange Format Software Standard At SMPTE 2008 Annual Tech Conference & Expo
(Hollywood, California--October 31, 2008) Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that Chris Lennon, director of integration and standards for Harris Broadcast Communications, has been honored with the 2008 Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) Society Citation Award in recognition of his contributions in the creation of the Broadcast eXchange Format (BXF) standard.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Receives 2008 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention Award
Major Reduction in Manufacturing Waste and Water Usage at Quincy Transmitter Manufacturing Plant Establishes Harris as an Environmental Leader
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that its Quincy, Illinois, manufacturing facility has received a 2008 Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) award for its longstanding efforts in pollution prevention and dedication to protecting people, property and the environment.
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| | | | Harris Corporation Broadcast Technology Being Used for National Political Convention Coverage
Inscriber® G3™ On-Air Graphics Supports PBS Program “NewsHour” Coverage of Democratic and Republican Conventions
Broadcast technology from Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is being used to cover the Democratic and Republican National Conventions, held August 25-28 in Denver, Colo., and September 1-4 in Minneapolis, Minn., respectively.
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| | | | Broadcast Pix™ Mobile Studio Brakes for IBC 2008
IBC introduction of Slate HD and 2 M/E Live Integrated Video Production Systems
Broadcast Pix™, the company that redefined the production switcher as a live integrated production system, will demonstrate its popular and newly expanded Slate™ switcher line at IBC 2008 at the RAI Center in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Stand 7.H31).
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| | | | Harris Corporation Supporting International Broadcasters During 2008 Beijing Summer Games
Beijing Broadcast Warehouse and Research and Services Facilities to Provide Real-Time Support
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is supplying a wide range of high-definition and standard-definition (HD/SD) broadcast equipment to support some of the world’s leading broadcasters during their live coverage of the upcoming 2008 Beijing Summer Games in Beijing, China.
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| | | | Harris Corporation’s InfoCaster™ Solution Approved for Dynamic Digital Signage by Nevada Gaming Control Board
InfoCaster™ Interfaces with Popular Gaming Systems to Increase Player Excitement by Displaying Progressive Values from Slots and Jackpots
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that following an extensive application and review process, its InfoCaster™ digital signage solution has been approved for use with Bally and Paltronics progressive slot gaming systems by the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board.
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