The US division of Harris Broadcast has re-emerged as two companies: Imagine Communications and GatesAir.
Charlie Vogt, CEO of the previous Harris Broadcast outlined the focus of each company and said that IP, software-defined networks, cloud and multiscreen issues would be at the core of Imagine Communications business while GatesAir “will continue to lead the next-generation TV and radio over-the-air market, with a focus on providing wireless innovations that reduce power consumption and carbon footprint, while leveraging the growth in digital radio and TV transmission across the globe.’
“We have created two laser-focused companies that are innovating across different ends of the technology spectrum,’ added Vogt.
Imagine Communications headquarters will be situated in Dallas, with branches in Denver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Tel Aviv and Beijing. Cincinnati will be home to GatesAir headquarters which will also have a manufacturing, supply chain and fulfilment centre in Quincy, Illinois.
Rich Redmond, Chief Product Officer of GatesAir, concluded: “We are thrilled to bring back the positive market heritage associated with the name Gates.’
Visit the Imagine Communications website or the GatesAir website for more information.
