OSi-Traffic™

Next-Generation Broadcast Software

OSi-Traffic™ is a Windows®-based software application designed to provide the television, cable and radio industries with the most advanced functionality for managing mission-critical operations. The system provides easy-to-use, yet powerful tools for traffic, accounting and yield management.

Windows®-Based
OSi-Traffic is a true Windows-based application, offering all the features of a graphical user interface, drag-and-drop spot scheduling and real-time reporting.
Multistation/Multichannel
OSi-Traffic has been designed to manage stations in multistation/multichannel environments. Proven to handle up to 650 stations and mulitple networks.
Feature Rich
OSi-Traffic provides unmatched functionality. With hundreds of unique features and powerful reports, OSi-Traffic gives you the competitive edge to manage your station more efficiently.
Real-Time Information
Utilize the power of real-time information to maximize station inventory and increase revenue.
Turnkey Solution
OSi-Traffic is a proven, turnkey solution that includes installation of hardware and software and training of your staff.
Advanced Support
Harris offers advanced support options with remote shadow training, and online eHelp for the reporting and tracking of bugs and enhancement items.

Features

Advanced Functionality
OSi-Traffic provides unmatched functionality for the management of key operations for television, cable and radio.

Spotlight
OSi Combo Logs: OSi-Traffic allows for an order from a single contract line to be automatically scheduled across multiple stations.

Multiday Inventory: Manage inventory across multiple days. Up to seven days can be displayed at the same time, providing unmatched inventory maximization.

Technology
Relational Database: OSi-Traffic utilizes the power of a relational database to provide a multistation/multichannel station system capable of handling the demands of stations operating in a consolidated environment.

Visual C++ / .NET / SQL Server: Harris products take full advantage of the latest Microsoft development tools to deliver next-generation solutions.

Fully Windows-based
Scalable to any sized broadcaster
Real-time reporting
Customizable security
Fast, easy-to-use contract entry
Single point of entry
Centralized environment
Advanced spot processing engine
Auto reconciliation wizard
Unlimited contract lines per order
Bookends and piggyback spots travel together
EC and EDI enabled
Visual calendar scheduling
Data is never purged
Seamless interface with automation systems
Allows for non-airtime scheduling and invoicing
Automatic exception re-processing
Everything prints on standard 8.5"x11" paper
Remote accessibility
Advanced shadow training
Experienced support
24/7 emergency support
Pre-order online avails check
Multitiered spot placement options
Single sign-on
Automated preemption notification by email
Over 100 powerful reports
Full data warehousing capabilities
Yield management functionality
Operates over a LAN or WAN
Platforms: Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2000, XP/2000 and SQL Server
Full accounts receivable and cash posting
Drag-and-drop spot scheduling
Create manual invoices
On-demand spot history
Many additional features

Product Details

Configuration Options

Our Products Scale to Meet Your Needs

Harris software is fully scalable to your organization’s size and needs. From the smallest single-station setup to the largest corporation, Harris can configure a solution for you.

Single-Station Configuration
Harris integrates two servers (one database, one terminal) into the existing network infrastructure. End users connect to the application via Citrix (ICA Web Client) or Remote Desktop (RDP). The terminal server accesses the data on the database server. Print jobs are queued through the client’s connection (RDP or ICA).

Multistation (Centralized) Configuration
Harris integrates an array of servers (one database, up to 20 terminal) into the existing network infrastructure. End users connect to the application via Citrix (ICA Web Client) or Remote Desktop (RDP). The terminal server(s) access the data on the database server. Print jobs are queued through the client’s connection (RDP or ICA). Optionally, a disaster recovery server can also be configured.

ASP (Hosted) Configuration
Harris hosts the database in our co-located Data Center. Client connections are made via Citrix (ICA Web Client) or Remote Desktop (RDP). Print jobs are queued through the client''''s connection (RDP or ICA). Disaster recovery plans include real-time backup to a secondary data center and backup RAS accounts. All server maintenance is performed by our team of certified technicians.

Technology Overview

OSi-Traffic is a 32-bit, PC-based, Windows application developed in C#, .NET, Visual C++, and SQL Server 2005. OSi-Traffic utilizes a highly scalable n-tier architecture that supports some of the largest station groups.

Application Performance

OSi-Traffic currently benchmarks over 600 concurrent and over 2,000 unique users per day in a production environment.
Data input has instantaneous response for keystrokes and mouse clicks.
OSi-Traffic provides efficient system navigation tools. For functions that take more time, an appropriate informational message indicating approximate processing time and an activity progress bar are displayed.

Application Enhancements and Maintenance

OSi-Traffic releases one major version each year. Two minor versions of OSi-Traffic may also be released each year.
Harris has dedicated technical resources to support, troubleshoot and repair application defects.
Harris personnel can conduct operating system upgrades and other IT procedures as required.
Harris personnel can perform all OSi-Traffic upgrades.

Infrastructure

Zero footprint on desktop with low network bandwidth requirements.
Application can run on Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista desktops with 500 MHz and 512 MB RAM.
Harris can work with you to determine the appropriate infrastructure for your needs. Typically, we recommend creating three environments: a production environment, a warm local standby and a DR site in a remote location for offsite failover. Another environment for user acceptance and training can also be created.
Harris can work with you to determine the appropriate DR strategy
Daily maintenance jobs are created for backing up the system. Off-site data storage is recommended with a minimum 45 day rotation.
24/7 application monitoring with performance alerts.

Ordering Information

For OSi Dedicated Service and Support, please call:

	Sales:	+1 303 476 4704
	Support:	+1 816 434 4040
	Training:	+1 816 434 4060
	Technical:	+1 816 434 4090

Live-Update™
Live log editor for Osi-Traffic™ and ADC™

Overview
Harris® Live-Update™ connects your traffic schedule directly to your playlist using SMPTE BXF data exchange. Eliminating the need for manual communications and handwritten playlist changes, Live-Update is a simple workflow solution with big benefits.

Through seamless integration between Harris OSi-Traffic™ and ADC™, Live-Update enables the traffic schedule to communicate bidirectionally with a running playlist. Changes to the log can be made up to 15 minutes before airtime. After playout, the system reconciles content updates between the traffic department log and the automation playlist — and down the line to accounting for reconciliation.

In the day-to-day operations of the master control department, operators no longer need to dedicate huge chunks of time to manipulating playlists and manually inserting spot copy changes. The edits can be performed by the traffic department through Live-Update and communicated electronically throughout the workflow.

Increased Efficiency
• Instant bidirectional communication eliminates manual change errors
• Operator approvals enabled for last-minute playlist changes
• Master control teams stay focused on high-value tasks like prepping content for playout

Increased Revenue
• Revenue is maximized, as inventory is available for sale up to the last minute
• As-run information and error alerts can be quickly sent to traffic
• Preemptions can be greatly reduced with proactive management of the schedule

Faster, Smarter Workflow
• Schedule can be efficiently managed with a seamless, interactive operational environment
• Harris OSi-Traffic and third-party BXF-compliant traffic systems securely integrated with ADC
• Incremental edits to the playlist submitted electronically throughout the day

Easy Implementation
• Two-week installation time
• Minor upgrade for OSi version 7.4 and above
• Thorough workflow and system optimization training