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Gefen is bringing two matrix solutions to IBC2009 — both support HD video at 1080p full HD/1920×1200 resolutions. Cross-point matrix switching allows a one-to-one or one-to-many delivery for more flexibility in system setup and providing greater video access. A new IP control feature on both matrix switchers enables easy switching access over any Internet browser. The Gefen 8×8 Cross Point Matrix for HDMI v1.3 matrix delivers any eight HDTV sources to one, or all, of eight connected HDTV displays using the expanded HDMI v1.3 format. HD resolutions with deep color, and multi-channel audio with Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio are routed instantly from source to display(s). Source to display assignment can be controlled by IR remote or through smart control systems using the RS-232 connection. This rack mountable matrix gives installers a high performance method of integrating equipment simply and effectively. The Gefen 16×16 DVI matrix is designed for professional computer systems that need access to multiple computers from one or more high resolution displays using the DVI format. Up to 16 computers and 16 displays can be seamlessly integrated with the 16×16 DVI Matrix from Gefen. The rack mountable enclosure, IR remote and RS-232 capability make it ideally suited for today’s more demanding industry applications. Both of these new matrix switchers include an IR remote, local connection cables and an external power supply.

Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTX) has signed a contract with ICOMM, one of India’s leading groups in the field of telecom, power transmission and distribution EPC, solar and infrastructure, to supply, install, commission and maintain an IEEE 802.16e mobile WiMAX network for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Under the multi-year contract, Harris Stratex will supply its StarMAX™ WiMAX solution to extend BSNL’s public wireless access network to provide high-speed wireless mobility services to enterprise and retail customers in urban areas across the southern Indian state of Kerala. Under the agreement, Harris Stratex will supply its StarMAX WiMAX Forum Certified™ IEEE 802.16e-2005 base stations, along with solutions for access services network (ASN) gateway; home agent; authentication, authorization and accounting; and network management system. Customer premises equipment and subscriber units will be supplied by ICOMM, along with deployment and project management services.

Snell has announced that major Australian television network PRIME TV has placed the Snell Morpheus automation and control system at the core of its new multichannel content distribution and playout operation. Working in tandem with Snell‘s RollCall control and monitoring solution and terminal gear from the Snell Vistek line, Morpheus will provide complete playout automation across a vast service area with many different advertising markets and programming variations. PRIME TV‘s viewing area spans multiple time zones and covers a large portion of Australian regional areas including New South Wales, southeastern Queensland, Victoria, and the entire western third of the country. Viewer preferences vary widely according to demographic shifts; for instance, sports programs that are popular in one area may not be popular in another. In upgrading its automation system, PRIME TV needed a powerful solution that could take these complexities into account — with the ability to handle more than 60 sub-markets along with network program distribution. In addition, PRIME TV sought a turnkey automation system that could deliver all the necessary functionality for current as well as future needs, without requiring in-house software developers to create add-on applications.

weComm has partnered with Livestation to deliver live TV news to mobile handsets, including Android and BlackBerry devices. Livestation already delivers high quality live TV streaming services on iPhone for world class news partners such as BBC World News . weComm’s wave On-Demand Mobile Application Platform™ will enable Livestation to deliver live broadcasts from Livestation’s global news TV partners to all leading mobile operating systems. Live TV content will be available for a monthly subscription and the service will provide access to other news formats from the same providers. The companies will distribute the service in a number of easy-to-subscribe methods including through the major mobile handset-manufacturers’ application stores. weComm’s wave platform uses a client-server infrastructure to deliver high-quality, interactive mobile data services optimized to all major mobile operating systems. The technology delivers content and applications to handsets on-demand, giving the richness and interactivity of an on-device application combined with the flexibility and freshness of an online service.

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