IBC: Harris Launches Versio Channel-in-a-Box

New product designed to significantly reduce channel launch costs

By George Winslow -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/9/2012 3:04:07 PM

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Harris Broadcast Communications has responded to the growing demand for channel-in-a-box technologies with the launch of a new Versio product that the vendor is billing as being able to reduce channel launch costs by about 40%.

In addition to lowering launch costs and speeding up the deployment of new channels, Harris notes that the Versio product will help simplify workflows by being easily integrated with production, traffic and billing, scheduling, asset management, content playout and master control systems and functions.

In announcing Verso, Harris Morris, president, Harris Broadcast Communications noted in a statement that the product draws on Harris' broad industry experience "when it comes to workflows and operational scenarios. We understand the core costs and investment it takes to deliver channels with reliability and at premium quality. This knowledge and expertise allows us to evolve the channel-in-a-box concept beyond current offerings and bring a more relevant solution to market."