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 www.harris.com .
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