What started as a two-employee TV and projector repair business has grown into a global AV company, as Lightware Visual Engineering turns 25 years old in 2023. The AV manufacturer for the professional integrated systems market celebrated this milestone at ISE 2023 by introducing new corporate and several other vertical market AV solutions.

The celebration comes at a time of rapid company growth, with Lightware strengthening the security profiles of its product range as collaborative AV over IP applications continue to soar in popularity across the globe.

New advanced security features incorporated into Lightware’s products — like isolated Ethernet networks and data diode technology — guarantee unidirectional signal data flow while maintaining the flexibility to design collaborative environments.

The 802.1X authentication protocol gives the Taurus UCX access to the protected network after authentication. Lightware separates sensitive data from Internet connectivity, allowing users to access the LAN without risking security breaches.

Furthermore, Lightware’s data diode option, available in the HDMI-3D-OPT-DD series extenders, guarantees data confidentiality while offering systems integrators greater flexibility to secure their network when connecting to third-party devices.

Lightware now serves customers in more than 30 countries, reinforcing its position as one of the leading global AV solutions providers.

“Since we started this journey, we have always been strongly focussed on expanding the horizons of what is possible within the realms of signal management,” said Gergely Vida, Lightware founder and CEO. “Over the years, the pro AV industry has continually evolved, with customer needs changing with it. Our portfolio of networking and collaboration solutions, which includes numerous world-first technologies, is a dynamic family of flexible and scalable technologies that offers something for everyone and demonstrates our continued commitment to fully supporting integrators and their customers.”

As the company continues to grow into new regions and markets, Lightware is continuously expanding its product ​​development and sales teams. It’s a huge leap from 1998, when Vida and his friends created the company, repairing projectors and plasma TVs.