Czech Republic's World-Renowned Barrandov Studios Chooses Harris Corporation's ONE(TM) Solution for New HD Television Channel
September 11 2008 - 2:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
(IBC2008, Stand 7.G20) - Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an
international communications and information technology company,
has received an order spanning its high-definition (HD) product
portfolio from the Czech Republic's Barrandov Studios. The Harris
equipment will be used in the build-out of a new master control,
ingest and central equipment room for Barrandov Studios' new HD
channel. TV Barrandov will be a nationwide digital television
channel and is due to make its debut in January 2009. The order
includes the Harris(R) NEXIO AMP(TM) advanced media platform for
recording and playout, Platinum(TM) router, CENTRIO(TM)
multiviewers, an IconMaster(TM) master control and branding
solution, IconStation(TM) advanced on-air branding platform,
Videotek(R) VTM Series(TM) test and measurement devices, and the
Inscriber(R) RTX(TM) customized graphics platform and Inscriber(R)
G3(TM) HD/SD-selectable character generator (CG) system. Also
included is a host of video/audio processing and distribution
products. The project was handled, designed and installed by
Elvia-Pro, Harris Corporation's dealer in the Czech Republic. "We
chose Harris for this important HD build-out project because they
were able to provide us with the advanced workflow solution we need
for our new HD facility," said Michal Kratochvil, technical
director of TV Barrandov. "The NEXIO AMP server's integrated
software codec support, automatic up/down/cross conversion and
future potential to host software-enabled media applications will
improve our workflow throughout the entire acquisition-transmission
chain. We were also very pleased with the system design and install
provided by systems integrator Elvia-Pro, a company we have worked
with on many other projects." TV Barrandov received its licence
from the Czech broadcasting council (RRTV) in April 2008. The
launch of this channel in early 2009 will see a mix of programming,
from entertainment to documentaries and international films.
Furthermore, TV Barrandov is expected to have its own in-house
production facility making its own local programmes. The new
channel will be available via DVB-T, satellite, IPTV and cable
platforms. "This order from such a well-respected and
world-renowned organisation like Barrandov Studios is a clear
endorsement of the advantages of the Harris ONE(TM) solution," said
Richard Scott, vice president, Europe, the Middle East and Africa
operations for Harris Broadcast Communications. "As TV Barrandov
makes the transition to HD, they will reap the benefits of Harris'
truly interoperable solution across the complete workflow chain
from ingest to playout." Harris Broadcast Communications offers
products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow
solutions that span the entire media delivery chain. The Harris
ONE(TM) 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(R)
products, systems, and services. Additional information about
Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/
DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Meriam Khan of MKM
Marketing Communications, +44 (0)20 8141 4703, , for Harris
Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/
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