The creation of a new business unit this week within the Broadcast Communications Division of Harris gives some insight into how the company will be positioning itself in coming months. The new unit will focus on software systems and, Harris says, help it absorb Encoda Systems, which it bought last fall. John Soren

She will be responsible for growing the Harris broadcast business and driving the region's sales operation in the territory comprising the UK, Ireland, Israel, South Africa and Central Africa and will be based at Harris’European headquarters in Winnersh.

The new business unit joins the resources of Harris' automation business and Encoda Systems

Harris Broadcast Europe hires new managing director Harris Broadcast Europe has appointed a new managing director for Hirschmann Solutions. Andreas Manske

In his new role Bartlett will be responsible for driving sales of ON-AIR Systems' channel in a box playout offering, playKast, and growing the company's worldwide dealer network.

Broadcasters, pay-TV operators and CE firms have decided to collaborate over a roadmap for UHDTV rollout under the banner of the Forum for Advanced Media in Europe (FAME).

News Release For Immediate Release Iroquois, ON, Canada – September 23, 2011 – Ross Video today announced the appointment of David Dowling as Director of Sales for Europe as a key component of Ross’ ongoing European expansion. Mr. ...

Harris Corp. has named Richard Hammond to VP of operations for its Mason, Ohio-based Broadcast Communications Division. He will be responsible for the operations of BCD manufacturing facilities in Quincy, Ill., Mason, Ohio, Littleton, Mass., and Huntingdon, U.K. Hammond most recently was VP of manufacturing services f