Czech Republic's World-Renowned Barrandov Studios Chooses Harris Corporation's ONE(TM) Solution for New HD Television Channel

Czech Republic's World-Renowned Barrandov Studios Chooses Harris Corporation's ONE(TM) Solution for New HD Television Channel

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 www.harris.com

Source: Harris Corporation

CONTACT: Meriam Khan of MKM Marketing Communications,
+44 (0)20 8141 4703, meriam@mkm-marcomms.com, for Harris Corporation

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

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