WMTW-TV Steps Up With A Sundance Digital FastBreak NXT Automation System

October 23, 2007

Source: Sundance Digital

Sundance Digital, Inc., the leading provider of broadcast automation solutions, today announced that ABC affiliate WMTW-TV in Portland, ME has upgraded to a Sundance Digital® FastBreak® NXT Automation™ system to manage a second channel of programming and maximize its on-air efficiency.

The system upgrade also allows WMTW to integrate SQL database management, along with frame-accurate control of two Leitch VR440 servers, tape transports, switchers, routers and other peripherals - enabling the station to leverage its infrastructure investments. WMTW-TV is owned by Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc.

Bill Greep, WMTW’s Director of Engineering said, “FastBreak has enabled us to upgrade our outmoded database architecture and automate more than one channel. We’re now controlling Channel 8 and our direct-to-cable Channel 9. It is also providing us with the flexibility to customize the automation of events, commercials and programming beyond our former capabilities.”

The FastBreak NXT Automation system is designed to manage information, control content, and provide a complete television master control solution. The system is operator-friendly, incorporates a distributed, fault-tolerant architecture and an integrated SQL database.

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