Harris Showcases New Automation

摘要

For decades, the buzz around the Harris booth at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference concerned the latest transmission technology for TV and radio. But this year, the company will unveil the fruits of its $340 million cash acquisition of Encoda, an enterprise-level traffic, billing and automation system. Harris, a Quincy, Ill.-based supplier of transmission and automation hardware and software, deals with customers that integrate traffic, automation and digital-asset management systems from a variety of vendors. Now they will be able to enjoy one-stop shopping. This leaner approach provides operational stability and fewer headaches for stations, the company says.