Former MSG Exec to Head Systems Integration Firm

Dave Shaw, senior vice president of technical operations for Madison Square Garden Network (MSG), has been hired by National Mobile Television to head up its subsidiary, Venue Services Group (VSG).

"We're very pleased to announce the addition of Dave Shaw as the head of the VSG team, said Mark Howorth, CEO of NMT. "Our systems integration business is a key component of NMT's future and we are extremely confident that Dave will be able to work with VSG's dedicated team to grow the business and blaze new trails."

A 23-year veteran of MSG, Shaw is known in the broadcasting industry for technical and engineering advances such as the usage of central digital servers, robotic cameras, super slo-mo and Spanish audio on SAP channel. He also oversaw the construction of the network's HD infrastructure and mobile production trucks for Madison Square Garden in 1998 and later carried the technology to MSG's sister channel, Fox Sports New York (FSNY). Other career highlights include HD cabling integration of the recently renovated Radio City Music Hall, as well as Yankee Stadium, Shea Stadium and Nassau Coliseum.