ENCO Transforms WebDAD Into HTML5-Based Platform

ENCO is set to unveil the second generation of WebDAD at the NAB 2018 show, which will now allow broadcasters to take full, native control of the radio station from any networked location.

The cloud-based solution provides users with a fully virtualized platform to remotely access and control their studio-based ENCO DAD radio automation systems. The user interface is fully redesigned and optimized through an HTML5 architecture. The flexible programming ensures that there is native-level control of ENCO DAD automation systems and production workflows from any standard web browser.

"The benefits of web-based control of radio automation have long been understood and requested by broadcasters, but until WebDAD the interfaces have been limited to the simplest playback tasks," said Ken Frommert, President, ENCO. "WebDAD changed this by introducing the ability to manage and drive on-air presentation, playlist manipulation, voice tracking, and other critical production tasks across the end-to-end workflow. With our HTML5-based re-design, WebDAD becomes the most powerful and comprehensive browser-based interface yet, giving broadcasters and production teams a direct line to DAD and complete control of the one-air interface over IP via any standard web browser."

WebDAD introduces new operational efficiencies for full-time station personnel, and also allows part-time, contract, and remote staff to access the playout system from a laptop, tablet, smartphone or other connected device. Radio stations and networks can quickly establish a decentralized work force, and allow talent to be heard in several markets with the ability to voice track from anywhere. The board operator no longer needs to be physically at the radio station to control and playout a live radio show.

WebDAD expands the enCloud product line, which includes tools for mobile journalism and remote voice tracking. ENCO will demonstrate WebDAD and the entire enCloud suite at the 2018 NAB Show, taking place April 9-12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. ENCO will exhibit at Booth N3824.

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