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New Design Offers Compact, Energy-Efficient Test and Measurement Solution for Today’s DTV Signal Formats
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has introduced the new Videotek® Compact Monitor Series for testing signal integrity across all DTV broadcast signal formats up to 3 Gb/s — in a half-rack, energy-saving design. At less than seven inches deep, the Compact Monitor is well-suited for today’s space-conscious, flat-panel broadcast and production environments. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
Industry-Leading Application Optimizes Advertising Inventory and Reduces the Cost of Campaign Management
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced that its Landmark™ software has been selected by Discovery Networks to serve as the media sales solution in the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) region. The Harris solution will manage advertising sales across Discovery’s broad European operations. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
Harris Broadcast Communications Solid Position in EMEA Confirmed by Launch of 24-Hour Quick Ship Program, Office Openings Around the Region and Growth of Local Team
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — At IBC2009, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has announced it is continuing to expand its Europe, Middle East and African (EMEA) Broadcast Communications operations. New initiatives — including the launch of the 24-hour Quick Ship program in EMEA, the opening of new facilities and the expansion of the regional team — underscore the commitment of Harris Broadcast Communications throughout the region. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
Marks First Order of Maxiva™ Transmitters in Asia-Pacific Region
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a contract to provide 11 Maxiva™ ULX liquid-cooled transmitters to Vietnam Television (VTV), the national broadcaster in Vietnam. This represents the first order of Maxiva transmitters in the Asia-Pacific region, following the successful global launch of the product, and will form part of a substantial expansion project to support the future rollout of digital television across Vietnam. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
New Product Launches and Company Projects Demonstrate Ongoing Commitment to Greener Broadcast Technology Environment
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — At IBC2009, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, announced a number of initiatives that emphasize the company’s commitment to the environment, including lowering power consumption and reducing the carbon footprint across its range of broadcast products. Harris also will be sponsoring a show session that addresses the benefits and opportunities greener technology provides. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is prepared to provide complete on-site service and support to broadcasters during the 2010 Winter Games taking place in February in Vancouver. The company has established local on-site support operations and special service package options, which require pre-registration by December 1, 2009, so that Harris can ensure the right inventory is on-hand and available throughout the event. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
Built Within the Immersive Workspaces™ Solution and Hosted on the Managed Second Life™ Platform, New Online Experience Offers Innovative Approach to Engaging with Customers
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has launched “Harris Virtual World,” an unprecedented experience that allows broadcast customers around the globe to engage with Harris in a three-dimensional online environment. Based on a customized version of the Immersive Workspaces™ solution, Harris Virtual World offers customers an interactive and cost-effective way to connect with Harris experts, receive real-time demonstrations and identify solutions to their real-world business challenges. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
New “OB 5 HD” Truck to Stop at IBC2009 as Part of Active European Touring Schedule
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has provided the high-definition (HD) infrastructure technology to L’Opera Broadcast Video Service for its brand-new HD OB (Outside Broadcast) van, “OB 5 HD.” The latest addition to the L’Opera fleet, “OB 5 HD” will be parked in the outside broadcast area at IBC2009 as part of a busy European demonstration tour. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — At IBC2009, Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is presenting solutions to broadcasters’ most significant real-world business challenges and offering tips on how any broadcast operation can lower operating expenses and generate new revenue streams. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
New Liquid- and Air-cooled Models Provide Green and Efficient Consolidated Transmission Platform for Digital Radio and TV Services in VHF Band III
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 10, 2009 (IBC2009, Stand 7.G20) — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has extended its Platinum Series® of VHF solid-state transmitters with two new models for the VHF band III spectrum. Capable of transmission in multiple digital standards, the Platinum™ VAX air-cooled and Platinum™ VLX liquid-cooled transmitters deliver the best possible RF efficiency in the VHF spectrum for today’s multimedia broadcaster. These new transmitters provide broadcasters with a consolidated transmitter platform to deliver digital radio, mobile TV and/or DTV/HDTV services over the air to consumers. Read full press release at broadcast.harris.com.
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