Sundance Digital To Provide Automation Solutions For Raycom Media

 

 

 

 

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.