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SMPTE Elevates 16 Motion-Imaging Technology Industry Leaders to Fellow Status
SMPTE 2016 Will Pay Tribute to Achievements of the Society's Newest Class of Fellows and Celebrate 100 Years of SMPTE Leadership and Innovation
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), the organization whose standards work has supported a century of technological advances in entertainment technology, today announced that this year — the Society's centennial year — it will elevate 16 industry leaders to the status of SMPTE Fellow. This honor is conferred on individuals who have, through their proficiency and contributions to the industry, attained an outstanding rank among members of the Society.
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SMPTE and HPA Announce Jury for SMPTE-HPA Student Film Festival
Students Have Until June 27 to Submit Work, Finalists Will Be Screened Oct. 26 In Hollywood
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), a leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the communications, media, entertainment, and technology industries; and the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA®), the organization serving the professional community by providing expertise, support, tools, and the infrastructure for the creation and finishing of motion pictures, television, commercials, and an array of content for a growing number of platforms; today announced the jurors for the second annual SMPTE-HPA Student Film Festival. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26, following the Oktoberfest Reception at the SMPTE 2016 Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition (SMPTE 2016) in Hollywood, California. The deadline for entries is June 27.
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Dejan Georgevich, ASC, Shoots ‘Once in a Lifetime’ TV Pilot
With Panasonic VariCam 35 4K Camera/Recorders
Dejan Georgevich, ASC, recently served as Director of Photography on Once in a Lifetime, a half-hour, rock ‘n roll television pilot shot with two Panasonic VariCam 35 4K camera recorders. Lifetime was written by Iron Maiden’s groundbreaking bass player and songwriter, Stephen Harris.
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SMPTE Announces 2015 Award Recipients
Annual SMPTE Awards Ceremony Highlights Leaders and Innovators Behind the Advances in the Motion Imaging Industry
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers® (SMPTE®), a worldwide leader in motion-imaging standards and education for the communications, media, entertainment, and technology industries, today revealed the outstanding industry members who will be recognized Thursday, Oct. 29, at the SMPTE 2015 Awards Ceremony.
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TBC Integration Announces Company Name Change to DigitalGlue
New Company Name and Website Reflect Systems Integrator's Heritage of Providing Highly Integrated, Customized Solutions for Digital Content Distribution
TBC Integration, an industry-leading systems integrator with a 14-year track record of providing comprehensive solutions for digital video content distribution, officially announced today that it has changed its company name to DigitalGlue. The new name reflects the company's core expertise in digital video infrastructure with custom software integration and reaffirms its commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions for the full range of contribution, satellite distribution, broadcast television, direct-to-home, cable, IPTV, and OTT installations.
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Harris Broadcast Showcases Latest IP Convergence Technologies at Content and Communications World
CBS joins Harris Broadcast to discuss improvements in studio productions operations and more efficient studio workflow in “Is Studio Production Keeping You Up Late?” session
Harris Broadcast, a market-share leader of content management and network infrastructure solutions serving the global broadcast, communication service provider, government and enterprise markets, today announced it will demonstrate advanced technologies that help broadcasters transition to IP networks and file-based infrastructure at Content and Communications World (CCW), Nov. 13-14 (Javits Center, New York, booth 901).
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Harris Broadcast, placemedia Work Together to Automate Impression-Based Ad Sales for Linear Television
Collaborative effort brings targeted, measureable strategies associated with online advertising to traditional TV advertising with fully automated, self-serve platform
Harris Broadcast and placemedia today announced an agreement to bring dynamic, targeted and measureable strategies typically associated with online advertising to more traditional television services, and enable common measurement across television and digital verticals. By helping media companies quickly and efficiently engage in programmatic ad buying for linear television, Harris Broadcast will provide media software solutions for placemedia Engage, a new ad exchange service that allows media buyers to purchase advertising on a simple and easy-to-use website.
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Quincy Broadcast Transitions to Centralized Operations with Harris Broadcast
Midwest broadcaster discovers new efficiencies in automated workflows, remote monitoring for 10 TV stations
Stand 7.G20 — Harris Broadcast, a leader in delivering advanced, content-rich media experiences to consumers worldwide, announces that Quincy Broadcast, Print and Interactive, which operates 14 TV stations across six states, will boost efficiency for its “hub and spoke” model across 10 stations with Harris Broadcast technology. The solution enhances centralized monitoring and extends the reach of automated playout workflows, while modernizing HD infrastructures at local stations.
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Harris Broadcast Supports One America News Network Launch
Complete content management and infrastructure solution automates production workflows for new network
Stand 7.G20 — Harris Broadcast, a global supplier of content management and network infrastructure serving broadcasters, satellite, MSOs, IPTV, mobileTV and OTT providers, is supporting the recently-launched One America News Network with a complete content management and infrastructure solution offering an efficient, fast-turnaround news production workflow through an automated, file-based environment.
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Harris Broadcast Introduces Leadership Vision, Team and Roadmap at IBC 2013
CEO Charlie Vogt addresses company plans for technology transformations facing customers and industry; outlines vision and priorities
Harris Broadcast, a global supplier of content management and network infrastructure serving broadcasters, satellite, MSOs, IPTV, mobile television and over-the-top providers, today announced that CEO Charlie Vogt will outline the company’s leadership vision and roadmap for Harris Broadcast, and introduce its leadership team during an IBC news conference on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. at the First Floor Restaurant of the RAI Europe Complex, Amsterdam.
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Harris Broadcast Strengthens Leadership Team to Support New Vision, Strategy
Charlie Vogt appoints Steve Foreman, president of global operations and services; Jeff Liening, senior vice president of global sales operations
Harris Broadcast, a global supplier of content management and network infrastructure serving broadcasters, satellite, MSOs, IPTV, mobile television and over-the-top providers, announces plans to preview the new management team’s vision and strategy at IBC 2013 in Amsterdam (Stand 7.G20, RAI Exhibition Centre, Sept. 13-17). The business also announced new senior management appointments. Steve Foreman has been named president of global operations and services, and Jeff Liening, senior vice president of global sales operations.
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Harris Broadcast Supports Statewide HD/SD Contribution and Distribution for Indiana PBS
Indiana PBS member stations expedite real-time content sharing via new high-bandwidth fiber and IP video network
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations (IPBS), a consortium of eight PBS TV stations and nine NPR radio stations serving communities across Indiana, is now installing a Harris Broadcast networking solution to efficiently share and manage broadcast content across all 17 member stations. Based on a new cost-efficient, high-bandwidth fiber and IP video network, the project gives these Indiana PBS member stations unprecedented real-time content sharing, collaboration, and distribution capabilities for television and radio.
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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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Harris Broadcast Strengthens Versio™ Functionality for Channel-In-A-Box Deployments
Harris Broadcast’s unique spin on channel-in-a-box design is a focal point at the company’s 2013 NAB Show booth, with new automated playout features and improved ease of use that give broadcasters more freedom and flexibility to manage and grow single- and multi-channel operations.
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Harris Broadcast Versio™ Integrated Channel Playout Supports New KVOA-DT Channel Launch
Cordillera Communications to save money, time and rack space with Versio
Cordillera Communications television station KVOA-DT, serving the Tuscon, Arizona market, will launch and operate a second over-the-air channel using the Harris Broadcast Versio™ integrated channel playout solution. Installation is scheduled for late April.
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 to Introduce New Workflow, Infrastructure and Networking Solutions to U.S. Audiences at HD World
Company Exhibits Leadership in A/V Monitoring, HD and 3 Gb/s Solutions
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, will exhibit an array of digital broadcast products and workflow, infrastructure and networking solutions at HD World, being held October 13-14 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (Booth # 1115).
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Digital Rapids Announces New Upgrades to Enterprise-Class Transcoding and Encoder Management Applications
Digital Rapids, the leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, movie and Web content to wider audiences, today announced new versions of the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager automated, distributed transcoding software and the Digital Rapids Broadcast Manager multi-encoder management software.
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Seven Network Australia Builds Playout Facility with Harris ONE™ Integrated Broadcast Solution
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is providing Seven Network Australia (Seven) with an end-to-end, file-based SD/HD playout center at its Melbourne facility. The project is part of a master purchase agreement that is intended to cover projects and activities for the facility build-out.
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Harris Corporation Names Brad Turner as Vice President of Strategy and Marketing for its Broadcast Communications Business
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has named Brad Turner to the newly created position of vice president of strategy and marketing for its Broadcast Communications business.
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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 Demonstrates Latest Innovations to Help Broadcasters Optimize Core Processing Workflow at 2010 NAB Show
Highlights Include Platinum™ Router Frame Sync Input Card and IP Multiviewer
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is demonstrating technology that helps broadcasters more efficiently manage the processing of audio and video signals in the facility. At the booth, customers can see the latest Harris advancements in content routing and display, including a new frame sync input card for the Platinum™ router and new IP multiviewer solutions.
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Harris Corporation Will Introduce Multi-Source Analyzer Series for Compressed Audio and Video Streams at the 2010 NAB Show
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is collaborating with MiraVid, a global provider of MPEG technologies and tools, to introduce a new line of multi-source analyzers for compressed audio and video streams at the 2010 NAB Show taking place April 12-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Booth N2502).
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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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PENTA Studiotech to Launch HD2line Pro Series of High-Quality LCD Monitors to North America at NAB Show
Embraced by European Broadcasters and Production Companies, German-Manufactured Monitors Will Now be Available to U.S. and Canadian Market
The 2010 NAB Show will mark the North American debut of PENTA Studiotech's HD2line Pro Series broadcast LCD monitors, and the launch of a reseller network to represent the product line in Canada and the U.S.
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Advanced Broadcast Solutions ‘Big Event’ Helps Video Professionals ‘Preparing For Tomorrow’
Premier systems integration firm Advanced Broadcast Solutions (ABS) will open its doors on Thursday, March 11, 2010, for the ABS Big Event. A unique combination of conference and open house, the ABS Big Event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature nine educational sessions scheduled throughout the day.
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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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Harris Corporation Welcomes Publication of SMPTE Recommended Practice for Implementation of BXF
New Document Assists Broadcasters in Implementing Data Exchange Format that Allows Key Systems to Communicate
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today confirmed its full support for the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Recommended Practice for the implementation of the Broadcast eXchange Format (BXF).
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Workflow Solutions from Harris Corporation Demonstrate Efficiency, New Revenue Streams and Reduced Costs at HD World
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is showcasing its latest digital technology solutions at HD World 2009 being held October 14–15 in the Javits Convention Center.
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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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CBS Affiliate KOAM-TV On Air with Harris Corporation NewsForce™ Digital Broadcast Newsroom Solution
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announces that KOAM-TV, a CBS affiliate in the Pittsburg, Kan./Joplin, Mo., market, is using the Harris® NewsForce™ digital news production system to meet the time-sensitive demands of its live news telecasts.
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Triveni Digital Joins Harris Corporation, LG Electronics, MobiTV®, and Roundbox™ to Provide Live Mobile Digital TV Demo at NAB
Triveni Digital today announced that it will join Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), LG Electronics Inc., Zenith Electronics, MobiTV® Inc., and Roundbox™ Inc. to provide a demonstration of ATSC Mobile TV, including single-frequency network (SFN) capabilities, at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters Show.
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Harris Corporation Experts to Speak on Range of Key Industry Issues at 63rd NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, today announced that 13 technology papers by Harris subject matter experts have been accepted for presentation at the 63rd NAB Broadcast Engineering Conference, a world-class industry event hosted by the 2009 NAB Show taking place April 18–23 in Las Vegas.
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Harris Corporation Introduces InfoCaster Online™ Web Server Solution for Multiple-User Digital Signage Networks
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has introduced InfoCaster Online™, a Web-based tool for creating, scheduling and distributing InfoCaster™-driven digital signage content over a geographically dispersed network. Its introduction establishes a new level of network control and efficiency for operators using InfoCaster digital signage products.
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Harris Corporation Digital Signage Solution Sets Tone for Customer Experience at Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announces that the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, the largest performing arts center south of the Washington, D.C. Kennedy Center, has installed a Harris® InfoCaster™ digital signage solution.
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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 Wins Broadcast Technology Solutions Awards at China’s BIRTV2008
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded two Outstanding Product Awards for its newest broadcast technology solutions at the Beijing International Radio, Film and Television Equipment Exhibition (BIRTV) in Beijing, China.
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