Scripps Takes GAC, HGTV HD, and Food Network HD Channels Live on OmniBus Automation
DENVER — July 19, 2006 — Scripps Networks has taken its Great American Country (GAC), HGTV HD, and Food Network HD channels live on its new OmniBus Systems Colossus automation package, which was recently installed at the network’s Knoxville, Tenn., broadcast headquarters. Scripps launched HGTV HD in April, GAC in the middle of June, and Food Network HD on June 30, and the network plans to shift the rest of its seven networks onto OmniBus automation by the close of 2006.
“Once all of our channels are running on OmniBus automation, we expect to see a significant streamlining of our overall operations, both in terms of operations workflow and technical workflow,” said John Ajamie, Scripps Networks senior vice president of broadcast operations and maintenance engineering. “OmniBus has provided valuable support in the launch of our first three channels on the system. We look forward to a successful rollout of all our services on the OmniBus automation architecture.”
The OmniBus automation system installed at Scripps controls a video server system and a hierarchical storage management (HSM) archiving system. In addition to facilitating the migration and launch of the network’s existing and new channels, both SD and HD, the OmniBus-based playout infrastructure provides flexibility and scalability to accommodate future expansion of Scripps’ network offerings.
More information about OmniBus Systems’ automation solutions is available online at www.omnibus.tv
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About Scripps Networks
Scripps Networks is comprised of the lifestyle television brands HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING TV NETWORK, and country music network Great American Country (GAC). Scripps is the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, where on-air programming is complemented with online content.
In addition, Scripps Networks is aggressively developing its emerging media platforms for broadband and video on demand. Scripps Networks' brands collectively are available in more than 110 countries on all seven continents. They also are distributed to 1,000 outlets on U.S. military bases and U.S. embassies around the world via the American Forces Radio and Television Service.
Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, and Nashville, Scripps Networks is owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP), a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media, and television retailing. Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast TV stations, Scripps Howard News Service, United Media, electronic retailer Shop At Home, and Shopzilla.com
About OmniBus Systems
OmniBus Systems provides broadcasting, cable, and satellite organizations with comprehensive automation and media content management solutions that address every area of television-related operations. Its newsroom, content, and workflow automation solutions include acquisition and recording of rich media material, low-resolution editing, media asset management and playout. OmniBus is a global company with headquarters in the United Kingdom and offices in the United States, Germany, and Singapore. More information is available at www.omnibus.tv.
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