News Releases - 2005

Ross OverDrive™ Shortlisted for the 2005 Cable & Satellite International Awards

Iroquois, ON, Canada – August 8, 2005 – Ross Video announced today that the OverDrive™ Production Control System has been shortlisted for the 2005 Cable & Satellite International Product of the Year Awards.

OverDrive is a finalist in the Best workflow/asset management/automation solution category. There are a total of 3 companies shortlisted for this award. The winner will be announced during a ceremony held at IBC 2005.

“We are honoured to make it into the top three for this distinguished award,” said Brad Rochon, OverDrive™ Product Manager. “OverDrive™ is a leading technology in newsroom automation and our team is happy to be recognized for their work in designing such an innovative product.”

The Cable & Satellite International Product of the Year Awards are one of the most comprehensive and competitive technology awards anywhere in the world, designed to reward technical and product marketing excellence in the cable, satellite, terrestrial broadcasting and IPTV sectors, with an emphasis on innovation. Cable & Satellite International Magazine organizes the Awards.

OverDrive™ is a highly flexible Windows based production control system. Using the extensive device control capabilities of Synergy, OverDrive extends the reach of the technical director to include control of video servers, audio mixers, robotic cameras and more. The centralized control offered by OverDrive™ gives the ability to execute a more consistent, sophisticated production on the air without increasing staffing levels. Version 3 of OverDrive™ including many new advanced features will be demonstrated at IBC 2005.

About Ross Video Limited
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in broadcast, distribution, live event and production applications. Ross products are used to produce and distribute video and audio signals in over 100 countries daily. Ross’ award winning product lines include: the Synergy SD Digital Production Switchers, Synergy MD & MD-X Digital Production Switchers, Squeeze & Tease WARP DVE, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Gear, Kondor and NK Routing Systems and the OverDrive™ Production Control System.

For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Nicolaassen Barrie
Public Relations Co-ordinator
T. (613) 652-4886
F. (613) 652-4425
E. jbarrie@rossvideo.com