Harris Corporation's Innovative Networking Solution Provides Wireless Link for Macmillan Media, Northern Ireland Broadcast Suppl
June 16 2005 - 11:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation's Innovative Networking Solution Provides
Wireless Link for Macmillan Media, Northern Ireland Broadcast
Supplier Combination of Technologies From Harris' Broadcast and
Microwave Communications Divisions Offers Cost-Effective
Alternative to Leased Fiber Connections CINCINNATI, June 16
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today
announced that Macmillan Media, the multimedia production, media
training and broadcast services provider in Northern Ireland, has
installed an innovative networking system that connects its new
broadcast center in Belfast with Ulster Television (UTV), the
Independent Television franchise holder for Northern Ireland. The
system, which combines digital microwave radio technology from
Harris' Microwave Communications Division and NetVX(TM), an
award-winning, high-speed, integrated networking platform from
Harris' Broadcast Communications Division, is far more cost
effective than the leased fibre connection alternative. Macmillan
Media's studios produce regional news output for Good Morning
Television (GMTV) and other British broadcasters. Owner and founder
Michael Macmillan said, "It is essential that we present news
bulletins, which reflect GMTV's highly successful national program
content. The combined expertise of Harris Corporation's Broadcast
and Microwave Communications Divisions offered an opportunity to
install a compelling blend of modern technologies. The capabilities
we now have in our new broadcast centre enable us to meet the high
standards set by our clients." Macmillan wanted a wireless
connection between its new facility and UTV to take advantage of
its line-of-sight proximity. Macmillan approached Charlie Day,
managing director of UK-based broadcast equipment supplier "The UK
Office," who recommended Harris' microwave radios. Macmillan now
uses the microwave link to deliver two channels of television
programming to UTV, including live contribution services for GMTV
each morning. Harris' Microwave Communication Division has a wide
range of point-to- point digital microwave radios designed for
rapid, easy deployment of short, medium and long links. A wide
range of frequency bands and protection configurations also are
available for voice and data applications. At the hub of
Macmillan's system is Harris' NetVX(TM), which is equipped with two
MPEG-2 codecs configured to deliver two channels of 4:2:2
contribution quality video over ATM on the E3 link. "Part of
Harris' value proposition is its ability to draw upon products from
any of Harris' four divisions and combine them in ways that provide
exceptional long-term value and innovation for our customers," said
Jim Denny, vice president and general manager of Harris Broadcast
Communications Division's Networking & Government Solutions
business unit. The Broadcast Communications Division has installed
more than 100 NetVX systems worldwide, proving the platform's
flexibility, ability to evolve to support new services, and
cost-savings potential. "This specialised system underscores the
flexibility of microwave," said Darryl Parker, vice president of
international sales and services for Harris Microwave
Communications Division. "The nature of live television requires
technology that is assured. When it must work, on demand and every
time, Harris microwaves deliver." Harris microwave radios are based
on the most reliable design in the industry and are ideally suited
for cellular networks, personal communications networks, and global
private or public communications systems. Harris leads the wireless
backhaul industry with its newest product family, TRuepoint(TM),
the first universal platform for point-to-point digital
communications. TRuepoint's modular, software-selectable
architecture supports both PDH and SDH applications, enabling
service providers to address multiple applications and deliver
multiple services throughout their networks. About Harris
Corporation Harris Corporation is an international communications
technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM)
products, systems and services for government and commercial
customers. The company's operating divisions serve markets for
government communications, tactical radio, broadcast and microwave
systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more
than 150 countries. Harris Broadcast Communications Division is one
of the world's leading suppliers of broadcast technology, offering
a full range of solutions that support the digital delivery,
automation and management of audio, video and data. Harris
Microwave Communications Division is the largest supplier of
microwave systems in North America and a leading supplier
worldwide. Further information about Harris Corporation is
available at http://www.harris.com/ . About Macmillan Media
Macmillan Media was founded in 1993 by former BBC and ITN Senior
Correspondent Michael Macmillan. Today it is a multimedia
production services and media training enterprise working with
clients in the UK and Ireland from its offices in Belfast, London
and Dublin. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Martha Rapp,
Broadcast Communicatons Division, +1-217-221-7577, or , or Tonya
Loggains, Microwave Communications Division, +1-919-767-3278, or ,
both of Harris Corporation; or Becky Smith, Ellabeck Communications
Ltd, +011-44-1622-684592, or , or Mary Ellen Armstrong, Noiseworks,
+011-44-1628-628080, or , both for Harris Corporation Web site:
http://www.harris.com/
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