September 8, 2011
Gray Television Continues Rollout of Local HD Newscasts with Ross Video’s OverDrive
Iroquois, ON, Canada – September 8, 2011 – Since entering a long-term technology partnership with Ross Video in 2010, Gray Television, Inc. has purchased 18 OverDrive Automated Production Control Systems, with more implementations planned in the future.
The partnership provides Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, GA with the leading production automation platform enabling local facilities to produce local news in High Definition while simultaneously improving operational efficiencies. OverDrive technology contributes heavily to Gray’s mission of building the corporate brand by producing top-quality news and entertainment services for their local markets.
“I have had the pleasure of working directly with the Ross team since the beginning of our long term agreement, and can honestly say the impact for Gray has been tremendous,” said Jim Ocon, Vice President of Technology, Gray Television. “Not only have our operating costs been reduced but everything from integration to ongoing support at the lab and in the field has been an example I hold other vendors to. Their professionalism and understanding of what it takes to be a broadcaster these days is without equal. I cannot thank David Ross enough and I look forward to many more years of innovation by this fine company.”
“Gray Television has positioned themselves as the HD News leader in many markets by adopting Ross technology, and it’s an honor to help them get there,” said Jared Schatz, OverDrive Business Development Manager, Ross Video. “Like any good partnership, both organizations have benefited greatly. Gray Television stations have helped Ross advance our current offering while working closely with us on ideas for future workflows and technologies.”
About OverDrive
With over 180 installations on 5 continents, OverDrive® is the world leader in Automated Production Control (APC) technology. Designed by Ross using the latest Java technologies and an IT-class client/server architecture, OverDrive extends the reach of the operator to include control of video servers, audio mixers, robotic cameras, multiple graphic channels and more. In newsroom applications, the unique LiveLinkTM MOS connection to the newsroom control system (NRCS) provides a seamless production workflow from rundown creation to on-air playout. With OverDrive, users create more sophisticated, clean and consistent productions while facilities improve their bottom line with an industry-leading return on investment. More about OverDrive…
About Gray Television, Inc.
Gray Television, Inc. is a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, GA operating 36 television stations in 30 markets. Each of the stations are affiliated with either CBS (17 stations), NBC (10 stations), ABC (8 stations) or FOX (1 station). In addition, Gray Television currently operates 38 digital second channels including ABC (1), FOX (4), CW (7), MyNetworkTV (16) and Universal Sports (1) Network affiliates plus 8 Local News/Weather Channels and 1 “Independent” Channel in their existing markets.
About Ross Video
Ross Video designs, manufactures and supports a wide range of innovative products for use in live production applications. Ross’ award winning product line includes Vision, Vision Octane, CrossOver and Carbonite Video Production Switchers; openGear, RossGear and GearLite Terminal Equipment; SoftMetal Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems, XPression Character Generators and NK Series Routing Systems. Ross products are installed in over 100 countries around the world, where they are used daily by top broadcasters, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies and houses of worship.
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For further information, please contact:
Sara Bell
Media Relations Co-ordinator
t. (613) 652-3020
f. (613) 652-4425
e. sbell@rossvideo.com