Black Box has expanded the Emerald Unified KVM platform with the release of Emerald PE IP-based KVM extenders. Emerald PE transmitters and receivers enable extension and matrix switching of HD DVI video (up to 1920×1200 at 60Hz), transparent USB 2.0 and bidirectional analog audio — over a dedicated or existing IP network. The IP-based KVM […]

Datapath today introduced a new KVM-over-IP solution called Arqa, the company’s first hardware-based KVM solution. Designed for command and control environments, as well as any application for those who need to monitor, control and share access from a variety of workstations, Arqa gives operators access to multiple remote sources without sacrificing video quality or round-trip […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST FROM tvONE By Mark Trevena Global Communications and Training Manager, tvONE KVM switches can vastly improve your efficiency, keep your PCs safe and secure, and de-clutter workstation desks — all great benefits unless you choose a KVM that doesn’t support the features that today’s users demand. When you are choosing […]

Semtech Corporation today announced its new AVX chipset series — basically, think HDBaseT or, we guess, what everyone wishes HDBaseT was — a consistent and standard “send” and “receive” platform where all the participants worked together. Semtech, with AVX, simultaneously transmits uncompressed-quality 4K-video, multi-channel audio, Gigabit Ethernet, USB and other control signals over CatX or […]

IHSE now offers a compact two-port KVM switching solution for extended-distance connections between computer sources and user stations. The new 2×1 system makes is possible to leverage multiple computers or servers at one desk by utilizing a single keyboard, mouse, and display. The two-port 481 systems include two transmitter units (TX) and one receiver (RX) […]

Comprehensive Connectivity Company just launched its new CHE-HDBTWP240K — HDBaseT 4K 18G WallPlate Extender Kit up to 230 feet. The CHE-HDBTWP240K supports HDMI, USB 2.0 and VGA with audio inputs within a standard two-gang U.S. Decora wall box and can transmit HDMI signal over Cat6/6a/7 to a distance up to 131 feet for 4K2K@60Hz (4:4:4) […]

Nortek Security & Control (NSC) today announced that its Gefen brand is now shipping the 4K DisplayPort KVM Over IP Receiver unit (the EXT-DPKA-LANS-RX). The EXT-DPKA-LANS-RX features an output resolution of 4K 30 Hz 4:4:4. HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 are also supported. USB, RS232 two-way IR and audio can be routed independently between any sender and receiver unit, allowing end-users to control any […]

Matrox Graphics has announced that Matrox Extio 3Series IP KVM extenders are now available. Extio 3 IP KVM extenders are marketed as the world’s first to deliver 4Kp60 4:4:4 video performance — alongside extended keyboard, mouse, USB 2.0 and audio — on a 1 Gig network. Matrox Extio 3 Series cards and appliances are capable […]

ATEN Technology today announced the first in its new series of Ultra-Short Depth Dual Rail Widescreen LCD consoles. Supporting HDMI, DVI and VGA, the console features an 18.5″ LED-backlit LCD monitor with an integrated keyboard and touchpad. The short depth design fits 19″ equipment cabinets and is designed for shallow racks down to 45cm depth. Designed with data center and server room […]

Black Box today introduced the Emerald Unified KVM Platform. Emerald is a converged KVM solution for distributing  video, audio and peripheral signals throughout expanding hybrid environments that include both IP and proprietary direct-connect networks. Emerald supports DisplayPort 1.2 4K video at 60 Hz and 10-bit color depth over standard IP network switches and connections and offers virtual machine support […]

IHSE today announced it has added new models to its Draco ultra fiber and CatX extenders for Draco vario ultra KVM matrix systems. Known as the 492 Series, the new extenders support either dual-link DVI up to 2560×2048 at 60 Hz or two single-link DVI sources up to 1920×1200 at 60 Hz. The extenders also accommodate USB 2.0, […]

Adder Technology just debuted an IP-based KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) transmitter – the ADDERLink INFINITY 100T (ALIF100T). The ALIF100T is aimed at broadcast operations, control rooms, command and control centers and IT management. The ALIF100T USB-powered KVM transmitter is part of the ADDERLink Infinity solution. It can be plugged into the back of any computer like a dongle. The ALIF100T uses only […]

ATEN Technology today announced the expansion of its enterprise KVM solutions line with the launch of a new series of Secure KVM switches. The 18 new KVM switches are compliant with PSS PP v3.0 (Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Switch, Version 3.0) and certified by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) to ensure high-level desktop security, protection and data safekeeping […]

IHSE USA is exhibiting at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2018 from Feb. 6-9 at the RAI in Amsterdam. During the event, IHSE will introduce a full line of new Draco extenders based on the Lici video codec, developed in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), to provide the highest possible efficiency in video, audio, and […]

The Christie Boxer 3DLP projector is the first, ever, projector with a direct interface for up to 4K content and control over 10G Ethernet using the SDVoE standard. The Christie Terra SDVoE input board for Boxer allows for video, audio and control onto a single system using a single cable. As an SDVoE Alliance founder, Christie is leading the transition of AV systems from bandwidth-limited, scale-limited, circuit-switched signal infrastructures onto […]

At ISE, VuWall is showing VuStation, a KVM solution for personal video walls, that allows for multi-source control inside the operator’s personal working space. VuStation enables the operator to visualize and control multiple sources from a single station with a single keyboard and mouse. With VuStation the operator can open independent source windows on his computer almost […]

VuWall’s new VuStation is a KVM solution for “personal” video walls, that allows for multi-source control inside the operator’s personal working surface. It enables the operator to interact with multiple sources on a monitoring and control level from a single station with a single keyboard and mouse. The collaborative VuStation interface supplies the operator with all critical […]

Germany-based Guntermann & Drunck GmbH and its subsidiary G&D North America Inc. is debuting at InfoComm 2017 an 8K resolution (7680×4320) capable KVM product. One of these 8K solutions is the KVM extender DP1.2-VisionXG. The KVM extender system consists of a computer module and a user module. It allows users to operate their computers remotely while benefitting from the pixel-perfect, uncompressed […]

Matrox today announced the Matrox Extio 3, an IP KVM product supporting 4K60 4:4:4 video (8-bit color), keyboard and mouse, as well as USB 2.0 and audio at low bit rates over standard 1-Gigabit Ethernet. Extio 3 supports DisplayPort 1.2 connectivity with a maximum resolution of 3840×2160@60Hz 8-bit color. That, uncompressed, would be about 9 Gbps, but they are compressing […]

Gefen from Core Brands today announced that it is now shipping its two new 4K Ultra HD Video Over IP products. The sender and receiver KVM units (the EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-RX) that are designed to send 4K video (and audio) content up to 3840×2160 at 60 Hz and 4:2:0 Chroma subsampling. This new pair utilizes a compression codec and support HDMI input resolutions up to 4K 60Hz […]

Gefen just launched a new Video-over-IP system that includes both a Transmitter/Sender and Receiver set. The new Sender and Receiver KVM units (the EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-RX) are 4K@60Hz (4:2:0) at 8-bit color and have a built-in scaler, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and digital/analog audio break-out. Spec’d to handle 3840×2160 at 60 Hz and 4:2:0 chroma subsampling and uses a 1 Gigabit network switch. Both products […]

Gefen, from Core Brands, today introduced two new 4K Ultra (3840×2160) HD Video over IP products. The new sender and receiver KVM units (the EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-TX and EXT-UHDV-KA-LANS-RX) join the existing line of 1080p video over IP products and add 4K and HDR support, a built-in scaler, video-wall controller, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and digital/analog audio break-out. These […]

IHSE USA LLC today announced the addition of two new USP3 control panels for KVM push-button control. Based on the USP3-16-IHSE introduced earlier this year, IHSE USA now offers the same technology in an eight-button desk-mount (USP3-8D-IHSE) and an eight-button rack-mount (USP3-8-IHSE) model. With an integrated, web-based configuration GUI, these new control panels can be […]

IHSE today announced the launch of the Draco Tactical VKM-DS (video, keyboard, and mouse distribution system), a compact, rapidly deployable KVM/AV package that offers ultra-fast command-and-control decision capabilities for tactical operations centers and other shelter-based command centers. The VKM-DS system can support up to 36 input sources and two quad-view displays. All electrical components, power, […]

ATEN International today released a new addition to its KVM product line — the CS782DP 2-Port USB DisplayPort KVM Switch. The CS782DP supports resolutions up to 3840×2160 at 60Hz (4:2:0). The device allows users to access two 4K-enabled USB computers from a single USB keyboard, USB mouse and DisplayPort monitor. The CS782DP provides effortless switching […]

Today’s interviews: Well, first of all, Annabelle and I had a chance yesterday evening, before the show opened, to interview Steve Montgomery of IHSE about their new distributed KVM technology, which allows secure access to keyboard, video and mouse over an encrypted network. Today we first interviewed Steve Scorse of SiliconCore about their new high […]

Hall Research’s new U2-160-4 USB 2.0 extender includes an integrated four-port hub. The extender utilizes standard Cat6 cables to extend high speed data of up to 480 Mbps up to 160 feet (50 meters). It is driver-free and platform-free, so it can be connected seamlessly to any PC with any operating system. The hub in […]

AptoVision today announced its new BlueRiver NT+ chipset can now support IP-based switching and extension of true 4K/60Hz (4:4:4) video with zero frame latency over 100 meters of CatX or 30KM of fiber. While practically all existing solutions claiming support for 4K/Ultra-HD transmission compromise either on refresh rate (30Hz at 4:4:4) or on color space […]

It used to be that organizations would set up multiple wired infrastructure networks to handle phone, data, video, audio, control, security, KVM, etc. Now, multiple options are emerging that can allow one or two networks to do all the stuff of multiple networks in the past. That is creating lots of new opportunities for hardware, […]

IHSE USA has added 4K capability to its 480 series of Draco compact matrix switchers in a new XV (eXtreme Velocity) fiber optic version. The 480 XV models are offered in frames sized for 8, 16, 32 and 48 ports in 1RU and 64 and 80 ports in only 2RU. These compact sizes make them […]

Extron just launched new models to the USB Extender Plus Series, a family of products that extend signals from USB peripheral devices located up to 330 feet (100 meters) away from the host computer using a single CATx cable. The USB Extender Plus AAP fits into a double‑space Architectural Adapter Plate – AAP opening, providing […]

Extron’s FOX USB Extender Plus extends signals from USB peripheral devices extreme distances over fiber optic cabling. The extender supports USB 3.0, 2.0, 1.1 and 1.0 devices with data rates up to 480 Mbps. Used in conjunction with an Extron FOX Series DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, or VGA extender, the FOX USB Extender Plus is capable […]