DIRECTV Goes With Harris(R) NetVX(TM) Contribution HD Video Networking Solution
May 12 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Leading Direct-To-Home Satellite Service Provider Standardizes on
NetVX(TM) Encoding for HD Contribution CINCINNATI, May 12
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an
international communications and information technology company, is
now delivering NetVX(TM) HD video networking equipment to DIRECTV,
a leader in direct-to-home satellite TV services, for HD
contribution encoding and transport, ultimately increasing HD
program quality for DIRECTV. DIRECTV began using NetVX transport
systems in 2005 for backhaul of local market programming content.
The NetVX design allows a broadcaster to install multiple encoders
in a single chassis with a common-signal output, further reducing
equipment costs by providing an all-in-one device for encoding,
multiplexing, and network adaptation. According to Hanno Basse,
vice president of Broadcast Systems Engineering at DIRECTV, the
NetVX HD solution was selected for its feature set and superior
performance. "The NetVX HD solution provides the best overall
picture quality and platform flexibility for our HD contribution
and transport operation," said Basse. "Harris' commitment to
DIRECTV's present and future technical requirements proved highly
valuable and has allowed us to meet our schedules for national HD
content acquisition." NetVX(TM) MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD video encoders
are among the wide range of Harris solutions that optimize
multichannel delivery workflows of today's broadcast operations.
Harris Broadcast Communications provides products, systems, and
services that deliver interoperable workflow solutions that span
the entire broadcast delivery chain. The Harris ONE(TM) approach
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 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV), the nation's
leading satellite television service provider, presents the finest
television experience available to more than 16.8 million customers
in the United States and is leading the HD revolution with 95
national HD channels -- more quality HD channels than any other
television provider. Each day, DIRECTV subscribers enjoy access to
over 265 channels of 100% digital picture and sound, exclusive
programming, industry-leading customer satisfaction (which has
surpassed cable for seven years running) and superior technologies
that include advanced DVR and HD-DVR services and the most
state-of-the-art interactive sports packages available anywhere.
For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please visit
directv.com . 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 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly
7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications(R) products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at http://www.harris.com/ . DATASOURCE: Harris
Corporation CONTACT: David Glidden, Vice President, Marketing
Operations, Harris Broadcast Communications, +1-513-459-3639, ; or
Robin Hoffman of Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970, , for
Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/
http://www.directv.com/
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