Harris Corporation Chosen as Primary HD Graphics Delivery Platform Provider by Cox Television

Harris Corporation Chosen as Primary HD Graphics Delivery Platform Provider by Cox Television

Cox selects Harris to supply complete branding and automation solution

NEW YORK, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been selected as the primary HD graphics delivery platform provider for a national, multistation branding initiative by Atlanta-based Cox Television. Cox Television owns or controls 15 television stations in 11 markets.

For this critical national project, Cox chose the Harris(R) IconStation(TM) SD/HD on-air branding system and the Harris(R) ADC(TM) Playout Automation application, which is included in the Harris(R) H-Class(TM) application platform. Additionally, Business Technology, Inc.'s (BTi) Attendant Solutions(TM) software products, which are highly interoperable with both IconStation(TM) and the ADC Playout Automation application, will collect data from multiple sources and use that information to drive SD and HD informational graphics to air on the IconStation(TM) system. An interface between BTi's Branding and Promotions Attendant Solution and the ADC Playout Automation application will bring together traffic, graphics and automation for enhanced control of static or animated graphic files. BTi's Branding and Promotions Attendant Solution will have real-time access to the ADC(TM) schedule information for any necessary last-minute changes to the ADC(TM) Playlist.

"Harris has eliminated the restrictions that can exist among automation and master control/branding device interfaces," said Sterling Davis, vice president of engineering at Cox. "The flexible and highly configurable interface between the Harris branding and automation system provides Cox with a high level of control over our channel branding."

IconStation(TM) is one of the first branding solutions to combine logo insertion with multiple, real-time data crawls and a squeezeback DVE for maximum channel branding impact. IconStation(TM) simplifies the creation, display and maintenance of a consistent "brand," with key features such as simultaneous Program/Preview. The ADC Playout Automation application fully automates the dubbing, management and playout of program material from video disks and VTRs, and supports a full range of GPI-controlled devices. ADC(TM) delivers affordable, flexible solutions that are designed to meet current requirements and provide a platform on which to grow.

Cox Television is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., one of the nation's leading media companies and providers of automotive services. Cox Television operates 15 television stations, three national television sales representation firms and a news bureau in Washington, D.C.

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 sales of about $4 billion and more than 14,000 employees -- including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services for global markets, including government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and wireless transmission network solutions. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com

See Harris Broadcast Communications Division at NAB2007

North Hall, Booth N2502

Source: Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Laura Whitaker, Vice President, Communications, Harris
Broadcast Communications Division, +1-408-782-1201, or
laura.whitaker@harris.com, of Harris Corporation

Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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