Automation Specialists Enter Into Strategic Partnership With Media Giant
Irving, Texas - February 16, 2000 - Sundance Digital, a leading provider
of television automation systems, and broadcaster Raycom Media, have
announced a long-term relationship to meet the ongoing automation requirements
of Raycom's 36 television stations.
"Automation capabilities have become an integral component of efficient,
reliable broadcasting. Modern television broadcasting facilities rely
on their automation software to provide comprehensive on-air control
of numerous production devices and ever-changing technologies,"
said David Folsom, Raycom Media's Vice President of Technology.
"Raycom Media is committed to delivering the highest quality broadcasts
possible, and recognizes Sundance Digital's ability to deliver the optimal
automation system for each of our stations".
The first Raycom/Sundance installation is scheduled for Cleveland's
WOIO/WUAB in mid-February. The WOIO/WUAB facility will use a two-channel
Sundance FastBreak software system to control a Leitch VR-400 series
video server. It will also mark the first installation of Sundance's
all-new Intelli-Sat Satellite Manager system for completely automated
satellite scheduling and recording.
"The work Raycom Media is doing at their facilities will set the
standard for many group station owners," said Robert C. Johnson,
Sundance Digital President. "By carefully integrating the most efficient,
reliable, versatile and economic solutions in each facility, they're
building broadcast operations for today that will adapt to tomorrow's
technology. We're very pleased that Sundance Automation is a central
component of their model".
Raycom Media covers 10.2% of the U.S. television households with operations
in 21 states plus 1.3 million TV households in Puerto Rico. From a geographic
standpoint, Raycom is the nation's largest media company stretching
from San Juan to Honolulu.
Pending FCC approval of the purchase of KXRM-TV and KXTU-LP in Colorado
Springs, Raycom will own 36 television stations including 5 ABC, 7 CBS,
6 FOX, 13 NBC, 2 UPN, 1 UPN/WB and 2 independents in Puerto Rico. Raycom
also owns 2 radio stations and Raycom Sports, a marketing, production,
and events management and distribution company. Raycom Sports owns three
LPGA golf tournaments, the Micron PC Bowl and in a partnership, owns
the television basketball rights to the Atlantic Coast Conference and
syndicates television programs "More Than a Game," "The Sports Edge"
and Major League Baseball's "Record Breakers" and "Generation of Heroes."
Sundance Digital, Inc. is a leading provider of cost-effective, high-performance
broadcast automation solutions. With a direct commitment to the future
and deep roots in all aspects of broadcasting, Sundance products are
in use in broadcast facilities worldwide. Additional information about
Sundance Digital products is available at www.SundanceDigital.com.