RTÉ Upgrades Studios with Ross Technology in Dublin and Galway

Iroquois, ON, Canada – April 8, 2009 – RTÉ, Ireland’s National Television and Radio Broadcaster invested in Ross technology with Vision QMD/X Multi-Definition Production Switchers and OverDrive Automated Production Control Systems for recent studio upgrades.

RTÉ issued an EU tender for news automation production control systems for their two broadcast facilities in Dublin and Galway. Eurotek, a leading Irish broadcast dealer and SI proposed the Ross Vision and OverDrive system as an ideal solution for their requirements. The technology will provide more sophisticated productions with tight integration into their Avid i-News newsroom editorial system, offering reduced operator error and increased news coverage.

“Eurotek has a strong reputation for excellent delivery of innovative and cost effective solutions,” said Ray Purser, Manager, RTÉ. “When they recommended Ross we knew we would be provided with first-class technology for both studios. We’ll be able to increase our coverage with the current staff numbers in place without compromising on our production values or on-air look.”

RTÉ Nuacht, located at TG4 in Galway, houses a Vision 4 and OverDrive for their Gaelic language news service, and went live on-air March 23, 2009. RTÉ SOCR in Dublin has installed a Vision 1 and OverDrive for producing short news bulletins and off-peak news programs. SOCR is expected to go live on-air May 1, 2009.

“We have developed a great relationship working with RTÉ and Eurotek,” said David Ross, CEO, Ross Video. “RTE will soon benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Eurtotek, and join the growing number of successful broadcasters around the world employing the market-leading Ross OverDrive automated production solution.”

About RTÉ
RTÉ is a Public Service Broadcaster, a non-profit making organization owned by the Irish people. RTÉ is Ireland’s cross-media leader, providing comprehensive and cost-effective free-to-air television, radio and online services, which are of the highest quality and are impartial in accordance with RTÉ’s statutory obligations.

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 and CrossOver Video Production Switchers; openGear®, RossGear and GearLite Signal Processing; BlackStorm Video Servers; OverDrive Production Control Systems and XPression Character Generators. 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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Media Relations Specialist
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