LARCAN has announced that Sean East has rejoined the company as a sales manager and will lead the transmitter manufacturer’s Canadian sales effort in growing and developing new business opportunities within broadcast and emerging markets.
East has more than 20 years of experience in the broadcast industry. Most recently with Harris, as regional sales manager for their Canadian Radio Broadcast sales division, East has a proven track record in broadcast transmission sales.
LARCAN showcased its new Cool-Dock Series of liquid-cooled transmitters at IBC2011.
The transmitter design incorporates new Cool-Dock technology to deliver superior cooling while maintaining optimal serviceability. The concept behind Cool-Dock is to provide cooling that uses no hose couplings or water connections that need to be disconnected. As a result, there are no connection points to leak or fail mechanically. more
Thomson Video Networks announced at IBC2011 that business partner Hannu Pro has become a Value Added Reseller (VAR), distributing and supporting the entire Thomson Video Networks product line in the Baltic states, and in selected Eastern Europe countries.
Representing more than 50 of the industry’s top manufacturers, Hannu Pro has a track record of successful regional installations for Thomson Video Networks, including a complete national and regional DTT implementation for Latvia State Radio and Television Center, a hybrid DTT and IPTV system for Lattelecom, and a satellite headend for NURTS Bulgaria. more
Turkmenistan TV, the state broadcaster in Turkmenistan, has ordered an end-to-end integrated Harris broadcast solution for a new station due to go on-air Oct. 1.
The order, which was awarded earlier this year by Turkmenistan TV, includes best-in-class Harris products that will furnish the company’s all new Tv-Tower facility in Ashgabat, including the master control rooms, production studios, Outside Broadcast vehicles, as well as the playout and news centers. Harris products also will be used to launch Turkmenistan TV’s first IPTV offering. more
Harris will showcase a complete, integrated DVB-T2 solution for digital terrestrial transmission at IBC2011.
The complete, energy-efficient Harris solution includes a compact video headend, digital transmitters, and test and measurement equipment to allow users to quickly get on the air with DVB-T2 broadcast services. more
Danmon Systems Group (DSG) will exhibit its full range of systems integration services at IBC2011.
DSG is an experienced provider of systems integration support for television and radio broadcasters, post-production houses and professional audio studios, as well as the corporate, academic and government sectors. more
Satellite interference, which each year causes millions of dollars in losses to the satellite industry, will be in the crosshairs of industry professionals at this year’s International Satellite-Industry Forum, Sept. 8 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Amsterdam.
With the theme “Interference – The Counter-Offensive,” the forum is will explore the efforts of broadcasters and satellite industry leaders as they have collaborated to combat satellite interference worldwide. more
