Australia’s Nova Entertainment, which owns eight FM and one AM station, has rolled out new Zetta on-air playout, automation and content management systems from RCS.

The Zetta digital software plays out all on air programs and distributes music, commercials and all other audio assets around the country to all Nova and smoothfm radio stations.

RCS’ GSelector4 music scheduler was also installed company wide, giving content directors the flexibility to schedule music for any broadcast channel from anywhere across the group.

NOVA Entertainment brands include Nova and smoothfm in five Australian cities including Sydney and Melbourne.

Nova Entertainment’s Group Program Director, Paul Jackson said: “This is cutting edge technology, allowing all of our brands to surpass the competitors in the market.”

Philippe Generali, President/CEO of RCS worldwide commented: “Nova Entertainment is energising the Australian radio market, and RCS is proud to be a part of its success.”

As the world’s largest broadcast software company, RCS products and services are used at more than 10,500 radio stations, TV music channels, cable companies, satellite radio networks and Internet stations.