ENCO To Unveil WebDAD 3.0 At NAB 2022

The 2022 NAB Show in Las Vegas will form the backdrop as ENCO provides a first look at WebDAD 3.0, the next generation of its browser-based, remote radio automation control interface.

The new version will feature a completely revamped architecture designed to improve the user experience while laying the foundation for future functionality and scalability.

ENCO will preview WebDAD 3.0 alongside other new innovations in booth N5625 at the event, taking place April 24 to 27 in Las Vegas.

WebDAD lets users remotely manage and control studio-based ENCO DAD radio automation systems from anywhere with an internet connection. Supporting remote access for everything from uploading content and modifying playlists to voice tracking, WebDAD lets users efficiently manage their operations and keep their station on-air even when personnel can’t be physically in the studio.

"For years, WebDAD has been improving flexibility and efficiency for radio stations as personnel worked remotely more often," said Ken Frommert, President of ENCO. “These benefits took on even more significance over the past two years and proved invaluable for limiting in-person staff contact during key waves of the pandemic. We have rebuilt WebDAD 3.0 from the ground up on modern development practices to address the intrinsic role that remote access now plays in today's media operations, and to provide an extensible platform for future growth."

The most visible WebDAD 3.0 enhancement is the modernized redesign of its browser-based user interface. Layout changes enable more intuitive operation and streamline workflows for key features, while selectable dark/light modes let users tailor the look to their preferences and working environment. Reactive forms retain information across interface screens, minimizing the need to re-enter the same data in different sections of the workflow. Performance optimizations also improve the responsiveness of the interface to users' actions.

WebDAD 3.0 bolsters security with more granular control over user permissions, such as the ability to restrict access to specified libraries, functions, and systems. Meanwhile, added support for third-party accessibility assistance tools improves usability for people with impairments or disabilities. Other updates include a simplified deployment model for easier installation and upgrades, as well as enhanced cross-browser support.

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