AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 11, 2008 (IBC2008, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is unveiling the most recent developments in the Harris ONE™ solution offering at IBC2008. Harris has tackled the broadcast industry's most pressing challenges — including file-based workflows, 3 Gb/s infrastructure and multiplatform delivery — by providing interoperable workflow solutions based on open standards and integrated technologies.
"As the core of the Harris ONE™ solution is interoperability, we've invested a significant amount of time and resources toward integrating our technologies in order to provide greater value to our customers, and at IBC2008, we are demonstrating the results of that commitment," said Tim Thorsteinson, president of Harris Broadcast Communications. "Harris is the only company that can marry broadcast and IT workflows under highly integrated software control to drive new business models. And we continue to validate the interoperability of Harris and third-party technologies to enable our integrated solutions to contribute directly to our customers' bottom line."
File-Based Workflows
Streamlined, file-based workflows are essential to broadcasters looking to efficiently manage resources, assets and revenues and stay competitive. Harris is the one company capable of integrating core services and business operations into a unified system of interoperable broadcast and media applications — providing a compressed file network that facilitates creation and management of rich media.
Media Software
IBC2008 marks the European debut of the new ADC-1000™ and D-Series DSX™ automation systems — next-generation products that feature tools for advanced digital file sharing and multiplatform support. Using standards such as BXF, both ADC-1000™ and D-Series DSX™ enable broadcasters to streamline workflows and increase profitability through integration with Comperio™ and Invenio® digital asset management systems, Enterprise Management and Harris business systems. Harris also demonstrates new media and VOD sales tool prototypes for its Landmark™ air-time sales system, enabling the system to handle multimode, nonlinear ad sales, as well as nonlinear inventory with Vision scheduling. Harris also is demonstrating Broadcast Master™ Version 8.20, a flexible sales and scheduling system designed for growing television operations.
Servers
At IBC2008, Harris is announcing major enhancements to its NEXIO™ family of servers and storage solutions. NEXIO AMP™ 2.0, the powerful new version of the award-winning advanced media platform, features the ability to support four HD channels (including two ingest channels) and run the first software-enabled NEXIO AMP media applications, which include integrated ADC™ automation, channel branding, audio track manipulation and multiviewer I/O monitoring. Harris also introduces file-based workflow enhancements for NEXIO AMP™, including integrated codec support for the P2®/AVC-Intra™ and XDCAM® HD 35/50 formats. The company also is introducing options for the NEXIO™ storage area network (SAN), including tripling of storage capacity to 72 TB; boost in near-line storage to 1.5 PB; and a new Media Host architecture, which employs Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to dramatically expand the number of clients that can attach to the SAN.
News Production
Visitors to the Harris stand can see an end-to-end news workflow demonstration, showcasing transparent HD/SD operations from ingest through editing to playout. At IBC2008, Harris announces the latest advancements in its NewsForce™ HD/SD newsroom solution. Highlighting a complete range of Velocity™ editors optimized for the quick edits and 24/7 demands of live news production, a new family of interoperable browse products and enhanced Apple® Final Cut Pro® integration capabilities, NewsForce™ delivers the industry's quickest time to air — helping broadcasters get breaking news to viewers before the competition. A key component of the new NEXIO™ browse system, the Velocity PRX™ proxy editor makes its international debut at IBC2008.
Broadcast Graphics and Master Control
Harris is demonstrating a range of advanced graphics and master control solutions that enable today's broadcast operation to differentiate its on-air look and protect its brand. Highlights include the European launch of the Inscriber® G7™ integrated broadcast graphics system, which combines sophisticated graphics creation capabilities with advanced workflow efficiencies; the launch of Connectus™, a centralized graphics management system giving operators control over where/how resources are stored/distributed; the debut of the Inscriber RTX™ v2.0, providing more flexibility for developing custom broadcast graphics applications; and the introduction of the IconMaster™ v3.0 master control switcher, featuring newly integrated control over multichannel environments.
Media Analysis
Visitors to IBC2008 can see advancements to the QuiC™ media analysis server, a fully automated, file-based test and measurement server platform that verifies the quality of compressed digital content. QuiC™ now combines loudness monitoring technology with automated quality control and correction tools to form a unique market offering that eliminates unacceptable volume swells for the home viewer.
3 Gb/s Infrastructure
Harris is showing a comprehensive range of cost-effective, 1080p-ready products that simplify a broadcaster's move from SD to full HD and future-proof their investment. With the Harris portfolio, even broadcasters who haven't yet migrated to HD can afford to consider implementing 3 Gb/s-ready technology. Since most Harris 3 Gb/s products are software-keyed, customers don't pay for 1080p support until they need it.
Highlights in the Harris "3 Gb/s Zone" at IBC2008 include: NEXIO AMP™, the industry's first video server to offer 1080p support; NEO® XHD-3903, the world's leading HDTV converter; X85™ 1RU all-in-one converter/synchronizer with optional HD frame rate conversion; SFS6800+, industry's first 3 Gb/s audio/video synchronizer; a new 3 Gb/s dual-input module with built-in signal source for the Videotek® TVM/VTM series and AVM-717 self-contained test and measurement solution; and a new 5RU version of the Platinum MX™ router, offering high-end options such as mux/demux and an integrated CENTRIO™ multiviewer.
Multiplatform Delivery
As consumers increasingly demand content on multiple devices in multiple formats — from HD and SD to IPTV, Internet TV and Mobile TV — today's broadcasters are challenged with readying their content for multiple applications and channeling it through the right pipe, in the right format, at the right time. Whether the requirement is to move content within a facility or across the country, Harris provides broadcasters with the tools to streamline any delivery workflow.
TV Transmitters
Harris is introducing the Harris® Maxiva™ ULX series of liquid-cooled transmitters for high-power UHF multimedia broadcasters. Featuring Harris PowerSmart™ technology at its core for best-in-class efficiency, Maxiva ULX liquid-cooled transmitters adapt to worldwide analog and digital standards and achieve a truly global vision for efficient, reliable terrestrial TV transmission. Harris also is introducing the Harris Maxiva UAX series of air-cooled, solid-state transmitters for low-power UHF transmission.
Radio Transmitters
For broadcasters seeking to deliver digital radio and mobile TV programming over the same transmitter to mobile, handheld consumer devices, Harris is introducing the European market to its expanded DMB 670 transmitter line — with power levels from 125 W to 10 kW. Now shipping to Europe, the DMB 670 transmitter series offers best-in-class power-density levels and enables support of DMB mobile TV and DAB digital radio programming over the same transmission channel. Harris is showcasing the DMB 670 in various power levels at the show.
Networking / Media Transport
Harris is highlighting the IPS6800+, a two-channel, bidirectional IP video gateway module that provides a cost-effective alternative to transporting uncompressed SDI video; and the MFD6800+ MPEG-2/H.264 multiformat decoder module, which provides the flexibility of ASI or IP-based MPEG-2 or H.264 SD or HD decoding. Harris also is showcasing the NetVX™ ENC-A21 MPEG-4/H.264 video encoder, which now features IP-controlled statistical multiplexing to more efficiently distribute SD and HD video within a single NetVX chassis or across multiple frames across the broadcast facility; and the SYS-350 system enclosure, supporting any combination of two encoders in a 1RU frame.
Digital Signage
Harris has extended its broadcast and IT capabilities to support the content delivery chain for out-of-home digital media networks — with end-to-end workflow solutions that address everything from production and scheduling through distribution and presentation. Harris is presenting an extensive digital signage demonstration featuring its InfoCaster™ product line at the IBC Digital Signage Zone and at its own booth, where it is being used to convey the Harris brand and messaging.
Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions that span the entire media delivery chain. The Harris ONE™ solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that are ideal for emerging media business models and for customers upgrading media operations to digital and high-definition services.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of more than $5.3 billion and 16,500 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications®; products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
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