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Aurora is the automated, scalable file-based QC system that saves media providers time and money by driving efficiency, quality, and cost savings in their workflows. Aurora can be integrated with external workflow management tools in both on-premises and cloud deployments to continuously check, unattended, thousands of hours of content.

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Telestream Cloud automated Quality Control removes the need for labor-intensive tasks that involve manually checking conformance by eye and hand. All quality checks are run within a Project which contains single template used to test compliance against a defined set of parameters required by industry standards for content delivery. As of now list of available templates includes: ARD ZDF (XDCAm and AVC-Intra); AS 11 UK DPP 4.3 (AVC-Intra); AS 11 UK DPP 5.0 (AVC-Intra and IMX); AS 10; Netflix HD; iTunes HD TV Pro Res; Amazon ProRes; and LipSync. All templates (except LipSync) have the option to additionally perform PSE check to analyze video content for flashing and stationary patterns which may cause photosensitive epilepsy triggered by visual stimuli present in TV programs and ads. Television content in the UK and Japan has to pass the PSE test to be allowed for broadcasting.

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DIVA content storage management software makes it easy for media organizations to manage digital content across broadcast, production and archive operations, and across multiple locations. Providing scalable access, media content can be uploaded into a content repository accessible from multiple applications/devices throughout the network. DIVA integrates with all standard media platforms, including AVID, Grass Valley, Pebble Beach, Inc. Content is protected and preserved thanks to DIVA’s automated systems for verifying content and activity-log monitoring, as well as Virtual Private Network (VPN) access.

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Telestream Cloud Flip is multi-cloud video transcoding service that runs on AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. It takes your source files, converts them to required output formats, and delivers to your storage. It allows you to easily produce high-quality content for a variety of applications - from mobile to broadcast: H264, H.265 or VP9 for web publishing; HLS & MPEG-DASH with AES/Common Encryption DRM for multi-screen devices; and MPEG-2 TS, XDCAM, AVC-Intra, IMX, Apple ProRes, DNxHD for broadcasting and professional workflows. Flip provides you with the flexibility to process and store your media files in multiple regions, as close to your source files as possible, reducing latency and egress costs. Transcoded media files can be delivered to one of the supported storage options: AWS S3; Google Cloud Storage; Azure Blob Storage; IBM Aspera; (S)FTP; and IBM Cloud Object Storage.

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Supporting television production and media distribution while teams work remotely brings with it many challenges. A primary challenge with remote work is the ability to see, hear, and understand the technical properties of your media library from afar. At Telestream, we call this media file opaqueness. GLIM was built to solve well known remote work challenges: be a vastly superior experience to the ‘remote desktop/virtual desktop’ playback experience, and to prevent remote employees wasting hours every day downloading mezzanine grade media files. Solving these two challenges significantly reduces the aforementioned media file opaqueness, and ultimately increases productivity. GLIM is a groundbreaking technology that allows users to remotely play mezzanine/professional-grade media files in a web browser. The GLIM engine is built upon our Switch playback and inspection technology and will allow for remote playback of any container/ codec/resolution/fps/audio channel/color space combination in a web browser (Windows or Mac OS and Google Chrome v80+).

For Service Providers: iQ solutions make sure your viewers are seeing your content with the quality you intended, and that the companies you are paying to store, prepare, deliver, and play your content are consistently providing the service you expect.

For OVSPs and CDNs: Your network and its underlying equipment and services must operate flawlessly to provide consistent, high-quality content. iQ solutions let you know when the video quality or network performance are degrading and help you diagnose the root cause to fix the problems as quickly as possible.

For Content Distributors: You need to be able to discover, troubleshoot and fix video problems before your subscribers tune out. iQ Solutions provide the intelligence to know what’s going wrong and what to do about it.

Acquisition: Telestream iQ Solutions are designed to allow you to tap into video and measure the right quality metrics at each point in the video chain.

Inspector® Family: Content inspection at the headend, including encoding and transcoding. Surveyor™ Family: Surveying the delivery performance across the networks that distribute your video.

Collection and Processing: Acquiring data is a critical first step to understanding your video business, but when you are gathering that data from many different points - tens, hundreds, thousands, or even millions in the case of end devices - you need tools to manage and convert that information into knowledge and insight in real time.

iQ video management solutions working with data acquisition elements for the purpose of collecting, processing, and correlating information, so that you can detect, isolate and solve problems quickly.

Business Intelligence and Analytics As an architect, manager or business analyst you may be asking questions like, “how does our video quality compare this year to last?” and “Where should we make our next infrastructure investment?”

These types of questions go beyond real time reporting and correlation. To find answers you'll need to be analyzing a lot of data over a long period of time. The iQ intelligence and analytics solution simplifies your ability to quickly find answers by providing historical reporting and analysis for video quality assurance.

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Kumulate makes video storage and content management simpler, more intuitive and cost effective. With a modular design Kumulate users start with the core storage management functionality and add modules at their own pace, adapting to new revenue streams.  Integrations with Avid MediaCentral and Adobe solutions make Kumulate one of the most flexible and well integrated storage management options. Working with AI and Machine Learning solutions from cloud providers adds cognitive services including speech-to-text and facial recognition into standard Kumulate workflows. Kumulate’s next-generation interface enables intuitive drag-and-drop functionality for easier platform configuration and storage location control.

Publish » Non-Linear Publishing » Non-Linear Publishing Systems » Internet/OTT servers and systems »

Enterprise-class OTT Streaming:
Superior, scalable, real-time adaptive bit rate encoding for SD, HD and UHD HDR sources into AVC and HEVC. Lightspeed Live Stream can ingest multiple baseband SDI or IP video sources (MPTS, SPTS, RTMP) and encode multiple variants or ABR packages and deploy them to multiple destinations or host the origin.

Easy to Use, Easy to Manage:
Simple, powerful web-based GUI provides complete control over all sources, encoding groups, templates and channel outputs. XML import and export for scalable system deployment. RESTful API for operational control, triggering and status monitoring.

Stream Conditioning for Frame-Accurate Ad-Insertion:
Lightspeed Live Stream will detect SCTE 35/104 and place an IDR (Instantaneous Decoder Refresh) frame at the boundary so that downstream equipment or server-side content replacement and ad insertion can take place seamlessly and cleanly without without requiring re-encoding of the existing stream; improving quality and efficiency. Lightspeed Live will condition your streams for ad-insertion on any output, including HLS, DASH and RTMP.

Screen-Ready Packaging and Delivery:
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), MPEG DASH, MP4, and CMAF packaging. Deploy via RTMP, local origin, or distribute to CDNs. Supports DRM and encryption options. Choose the output and delivery options that you need.

Simulcast to Social Media:
Drive a larger audience to your program and boost engagement through leading social media platforms. Lightspeed Live Stream has direct API integration with Facebook Live, YouTube Live, and RTMP streaming, for a complete publishing solution.

Automated Workflows, Triggers:
Built in scheduling, playlisting, branding, and event triggering features allow for agile broadcasting and channel deployment. Lightspeed Live recognizes SCTE 35/104 triggers and VANC data to allow for programmatic ad-insertion and content replacement, so you can respect content rights, and monetize more viewing windows. With our new IDR stream conditioning technology, you can be sure that all downstream content replacement and ad insertion will always begin on a full frame and be clean and seamless across all variants.

Unified Live and File-based Workflow:
Lightspeed Live Stream can be combined with Lightspeed Live Capture to record the highest-quality mezzanine files for delivery into file-based workflows. When coupled with our world-leading media processing platform, Vantage, your content can be seamlessly and efficiently conditioned (ads removed, content added, bumpers, branding, captioning, etc.) and delivered to any viewing window, with complete, end-to-end automation.

NEW! Support for Avid Interplay Check-in:
Lightspeed Live Capture allows you to check your captured assets (even if they’re still capturing) directly into Avid or Adobe-based NLE systems. Whether your editors are using Interplay or just Media Composer or Adobe CS, they can grab growing files captured by Lightspeed Live Capture and begin editing right away. No need to wait, no need to change your post-production workflow.

Growing File Record for Open Workflows
Record any source into growing files for instant, ongoing delivery to any production or processing workflow. Record and share edit-ready formats with Avid Media Central, Avid Interplay, Adobe Premiere, Switch, Vantage Social Media Connector, Apple Final Cut Pro and more. Lower turnaround times for clips, highlights or promo packages in live and post-production environments.

NEW! Compatibility with Aspera Faspex file transfer service allows you to capture growing files on-site and work on them remotely over unmanaged networks in real-time.

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Enterprise-class Multiscreen Streaming Telestream Lightspeed Live Stream delivers enterprise-class live streaming for media and entertainment companies, corporations, government agencies and educational facilities. Lightspeed Live Stream provides superior quality and efficiency adaptive bit rate encoding for SD, HD and UHD sources into AVC and HEVC. This integrated hardware and software appliance combines multiple CPU and GPU cores as well as targeted ASIC CODEC acceleration to deliver flexible and efficient encoding performance. Input support is available for SDI as well as IP sources, offering future-proof operation as delivery mechanisms change. Output can be delivered via RTMP to platforms such as YouTube and Facebook, as well as ATS, HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), MPEG DASH, and CMAF packages and MP4/MP3 files.

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Live ABR Monitor is a Telestream Cloud service that enables robust OTT Stream monitoring that is spun up on demand in almost any location around the globe. Live ABR Monitor measures stream performance, across multiple geographic regions with actionable insights delivered in real-time. Live ABR Monitor primarily focuses on measuring the performance at the CDN edge; providing delivery performance, asset availability, and video impairment analysis.

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Timed Text Speech is ideally suited for content creators who need to produce captions and subtitles for time-sensitive content that must be aired on TV or the Internet with short turnaround times, as well as short-form content such as promos that require captioning. It also offers a time-efficient solution for captioning service companies looking for new tools to speed up their service, and a cost-effective and easy-to-use automated transcription option for corporations, government organizations, and educational institutions wishing to bring captioning in-house.

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Vantage simplifies media conversion in today's multi-format, multivendor video environments: production, archiving, and multi-platform distribution. It provides scalable, intelligent workflow automation for file-based content production and multi-channel distribution. Vantage can automatically make decisions, manage content, and correct workflows based upon incoming metadata and content properties.

Telestream offers automated file-based system solutions built on the scalable Vantage media processing platform: Tempo, Post Producer, VOD Producer, VOD Producer DAI and, TrafficManager.

Vantage can run on public and private virtualized infrastructure with a proven multi-node orchestration engine that intelligently capitalizes on the flexibility of virtual infrastructure.

What Vantage Is:
The Vantage media processing platform is based on a flexible service-oriented architecture, Vantage is made up of discrete services and connectors that combine to create powerful automated workflows – all under unified system control. Vantage services provide transcoding, media capture, metadata processing, media analysis, and content assembly. Vantage connectors enable seamless, API-level integration with third-party systems.

Used By:
Content owners, producers, and distributors use Vantage to quickly, easily, and cost-effectively ingest, edit, transform, package, monetize, and distribute their media.

Scalability:
Vantage offers scalability from simple standalone systems to complex, multi-server systems to meet your growing business needs today and well into the future. Running on standard, off-the-shelf server hardware, or our GPU-accelerated Lightspeed® Server, Vantage utilizes all of the capabilities of today’s enterprise-level IT infrastructures and best practices.

The Latest Technologies:
Vantage transcoding, workflow, and systems solutions utilize the latest technologies to deliver pristine quality, exceptional processing speeds, plus the industry’s most intelligent and scalable workflow automation system. Vantage processing can be extended from on-premise systems to the Cloud – to quickly address peaks in production demand, or test new business concepts.

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Vantage allows content owners, producers, and distributors to quickly, easily, and cost-effectively ingest, edit, package, monetize, quality-check, and distribute their media. It sits above your content and media workflows, orchestrating best-in-class media processing services, on-premises and in the Cloud – to quickly address changing production demands or to test new business concepts. Based on a flexible service-oriented architecture, Vantage is made up of discrete Services, Media Management Tools, and Connectors that combine to create powerful automated workflows – all under unified robust system control. Vantage Services provide media capture, transcoding, metadata processing, and media analysis. Vantage Management Tools provide advanced compositing, assembly and powerful workflow automation. Vantage Connectors enable seamless, API-level integration with third-party systems and our own Vidchecker QC. Vantage offers scalability from simple standalone systems to complex, multi-server systems to meet growing business needs today and well into the future. Running on standard, off-the-shelf server hardware, or best-in-class Telestream Lightspeed® GPU acceleration servers, Vantage provides disaster recovery, and utilizes all of the capabilities of today’s enterprise-level IT infrastructures and best practices. Where cloud deployment is preferable, Vantage can flexibly run in private or public clouds solely, or in addition to your on-premises systems. Vantage utilizes the latest technologies to deliver pristine quality, exceptional processing speeds, plus the industry’s most intelligent and scalable workflow automation system. We offer a broad range of enterprise-class transcoding and workflow solutions based on the Vantage media processing platform to ensure flexibility and scalability to meet your business needs well into the future.

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Free up your powerful editing workstations from performing non-creative tasks – even for remote workflows. • Critical business continuity & disaster recovery issues are solved by Vantage Cloud Port. • Vantage workflows can automatically “follow the media,” using cloud processes when and where it makes sense. • Vantage Cloud Port supports hybrid deployments of appliance, virtualized, and cloud, using proven best-of-breed Vantage technology. • As media files are orchestrated, Vantage Cloud Port automatically provides intelligent and efficient management of cloud storage, avoiding egress fees and providing operational efficiencies that are easily monitored. • Workflows can be made to burst in peak demand situations – you’re ready for worst-case workload without constant overprovisioning. Consumption-based pricing protects your bottom line. • Proven partner integrations that have made Vantage the industry standard are now available in a flexible hybrid cloud offering. • With the Vantage Cloud Port Hosted Workflows option, Vantage workflows can be exported and run completely in the cloud. There is no dependence on Vantage systems running on the ground.

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Vidchecker and Vidchecker-post are easy to install Windows software applications for PCs/servers. They remove the labor intensive tasks of checking conformance manually for video/audio compliance, using waveform monitors and audio loudness meters—and to then manually correct levels with video processing amplifiers, and other tools. Vidchecker and Vidchecker-post The GUI is accessed through a web browser either on the local machine or remotely over a network. It is designed for checking file-based video before and after distribution, and for use by broadcasters for checking files received from post production and content distributors. These tools help ensure that file, video and audio parameters and levels are correct and ready for broadcast.

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Supporting television production and media distribution while teams work remotely brings with it many challenges. A primary challenge with remote work is the ability to see, hear, and understand the technical properties of your media library from afar. At Telestream, we call this media file opaqueness. GLIM was built to solve well known remote work challenges: be a vastly superior experience to the ‘remote desktop/virtual desktop’ playback experience, and to prevent remote employees wasting hours every day downloading mezzanine grade media files. Solving these two challenges significantly reduces the aforementioned media file opaqueness, and ultimately increases productivity. GLIM is a groundbreaking technology that allows users to remotely play mezzanine/professional-grade media files in a web browser. The GLIM engine is built upon our Switch playback and inspection technology and will allow for remote playback of any container/ codec/resolution/fps/audio channel/color space combination in a web browser (Windows or Mac OS and Google Chrome v80+).

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Rohde & Schwarz launches its new Monitoring-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution R&S PRISMON.cloud in Europe

 

 

At IBC 2019, Rohde & Schwarz rolls out its cloud-based OTT monitoring solution PRISMON.cloud in Europe, making it now available in the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, the UK and Italy. New features first presented at this year’s show in Amsterdam corroborate Rohde & Schwarz´s aspiration in offering the ideal monitoring tool for broadcasters, content and streaming platform providers. R&S PRISMON.cloud can be deployed quickly and without dedicated hardware. A flexible and scalable pricing model allows users to reduce investment costs (CAPEX), therefore, provides a tailored monitoring solution also for event driven usage peaks.

 

R&S PRISMON.cloud was designed to enable OTT providers to permanently understand the current Quality-of-Service (QoS) but also to quickly and easily adapt their monitoring infrastructure, for example when peak loads during the transmission of large events require extended service.

 

A live multiview function, automated analysis of A/V data and error assignment in real time placed in an intuitive analysis dashboard make it possible to permanently measure QoS parameters, store it in a cloud environment and visualize it in a timeline format.

 

Thanks to the easy-to-use setup wizard, it only takes minutes to add new virtual IoT sensors around the globe and connect them to the dashboard. The cloud solution has been extended with an API interface to integrate current data into network management systems and now provides configurable incident notifications.

 

In combination with the widely used on-premise monitoring solution R&S PRISMON, OTT data from both physical and virtual sensors can be displayed in a single dashboard. As a new feature, SMPTE 2110 data from R&S PRISMONs can now also be viewed in the PRISMON.cloud dashboard.

 

The resulting end-to-end transparency quickly and easily reveals errors such as deterioration of video or audio quality or poor CDN performance as a cause of churn. PRISMON.cloud sensors are available in two service packages: silver and gold. These packages can be ordered in the Rohde & Schwarz App Store as three-month and twelve-month subscriptions. There is also a free trial that enables customers to try out R&S PRISMON.cloud with no obligation. For more information about the service packages, visit www.prismon.cloud.

 

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Matrox® Extio 3 is the world's first IP KVM extender capable of supporting 4Kp60 or quad 1080p60 4:4:4 video, keyboard, mouse, USB 2.0, and audio at unprecedented low-bitrates over a standard Gigabit Ethernet network. With exceptional remote performance, smooth video playback, and pristine image quality. Designed to ease integration and provide operational flexibility for information sharing, fast decision making, and intuitive collaboration, Matrox Extio 3 IP KVM is ideal for a wide range of secure extension and switching applications in environments such as process control rooms and dispatch, as well as network operation centers in healthcare, military, transportation, government, broadcasting, and industrial automation and control.

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The VisionXS-IP-DP-UHR is a matrix-compatible extender and much smaller than previous IP extender variants. The housing is used to dissipate the heat (passive cooling). The space available (especially in the rack) can be optimally used thanks to the considerably lower space requirement.The VisionXS-IP-DP-UHR uses standard networks with up to 10Gbit/s. The new devices are of course also compatible with the predecessor variants with 1GBit technology.

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The ADDERLink™ INFINITY 4000 Series (ALIF4000) is an award-winning, high performance IP KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) matrix solution that gives real-time access to dual-head 5K video, digital audio, and USB2.0, over a single fiber.

Designed to support media and entertainment professionals when creating and managing high resolution workflows, the ALIF4000 supports HDR10 video standards as well as HD, 4K and 5K resolutions. HDR10 support delivers bolder colors, brighter lights and deeper shadows - ensuring that content can be viewed in the correct color space throughout the entire creative process.

Full compatibility with the ADDERLink INFINITY range means the ALIF4000 can be phased into an existing network without disruption, downtime, or the costly need to rip and replace. If you are starting your 5K IP KVM journey, you can configure the ALIF4000 as a small, unmanaged, matrix of up to 16 endpoints. Then as your system evolves and greater control is required, a management system and additional endpoints can be seamlessly integrated at a time that is right for you.

• Dual-head 5K video, digital audio and Hi-Speed USB2.0 over a single link


• Supports up to 10-bit color SDR and HDR10


• Pixel-perfect image quality


• Multi-channel digital audio via DisplayPort™


• Touch screen control


• Adder’s USB True Emulation for fast switching


• Backwards compatible with existing ADDERLink INFINITY range


• Flexible and scalable

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The ability to link company sites around the world and access computer systems at different locations from anywhere is becoming more important than ever.With their new product RemoteAccess-GATE, KVM manufacturers Guntermann & Drunck (G&D) enable their customers to remotely operate KVM systems via LAN, WAN and the Internet. A stand-alone device that links the two worlds of KVM systems and the networks, the RemoteAccess-GATE provides unblocked, BIOS-level access to connected computers worldwide. Thus, the RemoteAccess-GATE opens up completely new ways for remote operation from remote locations and also improves the ways of providing IT support and collaboration between employees.

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The ControlCenter-Xperience is a permanently installed control room. Here, we show how different systems and technologies interact, thus giving them the possibility to respond very individually to customer demands during consulting. Unlike conventional showrooms, the CCX is not limited to illuminated glass cabinets showcase in which KVM systems can only be viewed. Instead, you can experience technology live and in action. Now, G&D are able to offer a platform for personal live consulting on a real control room application, independent of time and place. Thanks to the approach of demonstrating KVM also via live stream, it is easier to provide individual advice to customers from other European countries and from overseas.

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CLICK HERE for our KVM over IP PRESENTATION

KVM has been the backbone of control rooms and command control centers for many years whereby KVM solutions have allowed users to control multiple computers from multiple locations. The KVM product family from Apantac consists of KVM over IP extension & matrix solutions as well as multiviewers with built-in KVM functionality. When both sets of products are used in combination, they create a seamless workflow for a modern-day enterprise level command and control center.

KVM over IP Extenders & Matrices:

• KVM over IP (DVI/VGA) Extender / Receiver set supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200 @60 Hz (models: KVM-IP-Tx / Rx)


• Dual-Head KVM over IP (DVI/VGA) Extender / Receiver set supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200 @60 Hz (models: KVM-IP-Tx2 / Rx2)


• KVM over IP (HDMI) Extender / Receiver set with HDMI input loop for Tx, POE and supporting resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz (models: KVM-IP-Tx-PL / Rx-P)


• KVM over IP (DVI/VGA) Extender / Receiver set with Ethernet LAN over fiber - up to 10Km for singlemode ad 550 m for multimode fiber (models: KVM-IP-Tx-F / Rx-F)


• KVM over IP Transmitter for openGear Platform (model: OG-KVM-IP-Tx)

KVM over IP Extenders can be configured as a KVM over IP Matrix

• Several Tx and Rx modules are connected to a GigE Switch


• A source (Tx) can be controlled by one or more consoles (Rx) and configured for multicast

The Apantac KVM over IP Ecosystem

• All the various Tx and Rx modules can be configured and mixed for a single configuration


• Point-to-point KVM over IP extension for unicast


• KVM over IP matrix for multicast


• Extend/switch video, keyboard, mouse, USB 2.0, audio (analog/embedded), RS-232 and IR


• Pristine picture quality and minimal latency

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Guntermann & Drunck GmbH (G&D), leading manufacturer of KVM systems for broadcast applications, presents its newest KVM product – the RemoteAccess-CPU. The device lets operators seamlessly integrate virtual machines into KVM installations to create hybrid infrastructures. Cloud computing and virtualisation are becoming increasingly important in broadcasting. The physical hardware available on site can be optimally supplemented by virtual machines and computers, which can be remotely accessed via network protocols.

 

Creating hybrid infrastructures using G&D’s RemoteAccess-CPUThe new modules establish a connection between matrix systems and computers or virtual machines, which can be remotely accessed via network protocols (RDP, VNC, and SSH). This way, hybrid systems with real and virtual computer infrastructure can be optimally implemented. The RemoteAccess-CPU supports video resolutions up to 2560 × 1600 @ 60 Hz (or 3840 × 2160 @ 30 Hz) as well as USB HID and embedded audio. After appropriate configuration, users can access any number of virtual sources and computers accessible via network protocols directly via KVM matrix system – uniformly and exactly as producers would access computers under their desk. Via G&D's KVM system, multiple operators can use the same RemoteAccess-CPU to simultaneously connect to and operate the same virtual machine.

The bridge between cloud computing and KVM With the RemoteAccess-CPU, users get a maximum comfortable solution with a high level of user friendliness. Producers can simply select the desired source from a standardised select menu (target list) on the on-screen display – regardless of whether the computer is available in the server room, via network protocol or in the cloud. G&D’s KVM matrix controls the logic and takes over user administration. All connection data is forwarded encrypted.

Thanks to its integrated thin client functionality, the RemoteAccess-CPU offers a platform with integrated thin client functionality, the solution is highly integrative when it comes to establishing connections. Currently, the network protocols RDP, VNC and SSH are supported. Support of further protocols will follow soon.

More information on this topic is available on https://www.gdsys.de/en/ra-cpu/

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The ControlCenter-IP matrix system enables the distributed switching of all connected computer and console modules over IP-based networks and thus provides even more flexibility and scalability for KVM installations. While the network infrastructure takes over the transport of KVM-over-IP™, the ControlCenter-IP contributes the logic. Transmission takes place compressed via CAT cabling or optical fibre. Thanks to the network connection and the option of using standard network components, the application gains even more flexibility. This ensures that the systems are easily expandable and scalable at all times.Offering twice the flexibility of usual systems, the new matrix does not only extend computer signals over IP, but also switches them as an n:m connection. In combination with G&D's IP extenders, the ControlCenter-IP forms a powerful matrix system.The ControlCenter-IP supports numerous signals thus providing solutions for DVI single- and dual-link, DP1.1 and DP1.2, including real 4K@60 Hz over IP. Even at high resolutions, the system delivers optimal, pixel-perfect and latency-free image quality for the best possible hand-eye coordination. The new matrix for KVM-over-IP™ also impresses with the usual wide range of functions offered by G&D matrix systems. Functionalities such as monitoring and SNMP, the scripting function and scenario switching, the push-get function for optimal collaboration and the control of video walls as well as CrossDisplay-Switching for absolutely intuitive operation at multi-monitor workstations have been integrated into the KVM-over-IP™ matrix.

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A KVM matrix system of the ControlCenter-Compact series consists of at least one central module, one console module and one computer module. The central module of the ControlCenter-Compact series is the central component of the KVM matrix system. Both console and computer modules are connected to the matrix.  With the ControlCenter-Compact users are able to access multiple computers over multiple user consoles simultaneously.  The KVM matrix system enables a console module to be connected to a computer module. The video image of the computer connected to the computer module is displayed on the console monitor. Use the keyboard and mouse of the console to operate the connected computers. The ControlCenter-Compact is available in CAT, fiber and mixed versions. This ensures that you can always use the right KVM matrix system for your application. The ControlCenter-Compact is available in eight expansion stages between 8 and 176 dynamic ports and is fully compatible with the end components for computer and console connections. These also include the DP1.2 vision systems which enable the latency-free signal transmission of 4K video at a full 60 Hz refresh rate through the matrix.

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The ControlCenter-Digital is a KVM matrix switch, which helps users operate multiple computers via multiple consoles. With its modular setup, the  ControlCenter-Digital is highly flexible and ready to adapt to any surrounding conditions. The matrix switch enables the remote access of large, distributed IT installations in control rooms and is ready for any future IT requirements.Depending on the chosen variant, the available 288, 160 or 80 dynamic ports can be connected either as computer or as user port. Which type of module is connected is automatically detected by the ControlCenter-Digital. The modular design consists of Controller- and Switchcard, I/O CAT- & I/O Fibre cards, I/O-Card-Multi, I/OCard-Trunk, fan boards and the power supplies. All they are modular and can be replaced. The system can be adapted or extended even during operation. -    The input/output cards (I/O cards) establish a connection between the ControlCenter-Digital and its computer modules and user modules. Each card provides 16 ports, which automatically detect the type of module connected to the matrix switch. The cards run independently from each other – even in mixed mode.-    The ControlCenter-Digital is supplied with power from three redundant power packs. Each of the three power packs is hot-swappable and can be replaced during operation.-    The CCD switch card provides the matrix’s central switching logic. Like all other modular parts of the matrix, the switch card is hot-swappable and can be easily replaced.-    The controller card contains the central processor unit to administrate, monitor and control the system.

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Digital and analogue switches are designed to operate 2 to 64 computers via one console consisting of keyboard, monitor and mouse. They allow a peripheral-saving solution for a user-friendly and ergonomic environment. Furthermore, they are the basis to set up redundant computer systems in different control room applications.Redundancy systems running parallel to the primary system can be established. In the event of a system failure, users can simply press a button to switch to a redundant system within a fraction of a second.G&D’s offers solutions for DP1.2, DP1.1, DVI single- and dual-link and VGA video signals. The DVI switches also transmit VGA video signals and so enable users to work in mixed mode.Depending on the product variant G&D offers solutions for video resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz (4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz).

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Unlimited access with KVM-over-IP Extender systems from G&D The KVM-over-IP extenders consists of a computer module (transmitter) and a user module (receiver). Transmission takes place compressed via CAT cabling or optical fibres via standard IP-based networks on layer 3, with a data transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s per line.The new extender systems for KVM-over-IP™ support numerous signals thus providing solutions for DVI single- and dual-link, DP 1.1 and DP 1.2 at all common resolutions. With the powerful DP1.2-Vision-IP, G&D has set a new milestone that can extend real 4K@60 Hz over IP and supports resolutions up to 4096 × 2160 @ 60 Hz. G&D’s IP extenders offer pixel-perfect video transmission for best possible performance and ideal hand-eye coordination. Transmission takes place compressed, thus videos are transmitted completely lossless and latency-free. The systems essentially use dedicated cabling. This offers the full and exclusive bandwidth and thus absolutely reliable transmission, especially for high-performance applications. The systems are compatible and work according to G&D’s mix & match concept, meaning that the technical possibilities are almost unlimited. The extender modules can also be easily combined with the ControlCenter-IP to create a powerful matrix for typical control room applications.

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KVM extenders allow users to operate their computers over distances up to 10,000 m whilst maintaining real-time performance. The systems consist of a transmitter and a receiver module.

Depending on the application, systems with uncompressed or compressed data transmission are available. The transmission takes place via CAT cables or optical fibres. Resolutions up to 4K @ 60 Hz and 8K @ 60 Hz for best video quality and perfect hand-eye coordination are supported. Depending on the product variant and the expansion stage the following video signals are supported: DP1.2, DP1.1, DVI single-link, DVI dual-link, HDMI and VGA.

The immediate working environment remains free from heat and noise emissions since all computers are placed in a central, air-conditioned equipment room. Here, technicians are able to administrate and maintain the equipment without interrupting the work of the users.  A local console at the transmitter module placed in the server room makes it easy for the IT staff to maintain the system.

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This chassis-based, modular cross point KVM matrix platform enables switching and extension of HD/4K video, USB 1/2/3, digital and analog bi-directional audio, and serial data over extremely long distances. Users can switch seamlessly and almost instantaneously (milliseconds) from one source to another. Use it in any application where many users have to interface with CPUs and other high-end AV equipment supporting high-quality video. Plus, it works as video scaler, converter and switcher.

Using a non-blocking switch technology, the DKM FX processes and routes DisplayPort 1.1 resolutions up to 4K at 60 fps, HDMI/Single Link DVI up to 1080p and Dual Link DVI up to 2560x1600 with little or no delay of video—even at screens far away from the switching chassis itself.

The platform not only supports digital video , but also SDI, VGA and many other analogue video formats and connections to a wide array of peripherals, including USB HID, USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps), RS-232, RS-422, audio and even legacy PS/2 keyboards and mice. For multi-head or demanding graphic applications, there are connections with multiple video ports and high-bandwidth throughput available.

DKM has been specifically designed for enterprise networks, mission-critical control rooms, as well as video production or broadcasting applications where fast, high-resolution video processing is crucial.

• A scalable, highly reliable KVM matrix switching and HD video routing system.


• Supports high-quality, full-frame digital video.


• Very flexible. Any port can be an input or an output.


• Holds up to 36 modular cards for up to 576 I/O ports (cascaded up to 4.096)


• Terabit-speed switching backplane.


• Nearly instantaneous video switching. Virtually no delay or blanking.


• Boasts digital resolutions up to 4K with 60fps (DP), 2560 x 1600 (DVI), 1080p (HDMI).


• Various interface cards available (digital/analogue video, USB, Audio, serial).


• Modular, no fixed ports. Moves, adds, and changes are quick and easy.


• Use it with DKM Extenders to connect users and computers over the distance.


• Choose from CATx and fibre SFP modular card interfaces.


• Enables mixing of media on inputs/outputs—CATx in and fibre out, or vice versa.


• Supports rich, digital audio for a full multimedia experience.


• Includes a control card, manage via KVM, network, or serial console.

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Boxilla® is an award-winning deployment, monitoring, and management platform that facilitates management of multiple small to large-scale enterprise KVM systems. The appliance based system helps to connect users with computers, speeds up firmware-updates, automates intrusion detection and more from a user-friendly, web-based GUI.

• Control deployments, monitoring, upgrades, troubleshooting, security, status—everything!


• Have an instant snapshot of the KVM/AV-network through the command center dashboard.


• Fast device discovery and configuration; user authentication.


• Manage and access applications across multiple servers from physical to virtual machines.


• Host/VM management.


• Target pooling: Automatically assigned to next available system.


• Centralized upgrade of end-point devices.


• Compatible Black Box Emerald™ Unified KVM, DKM KVM Matrix Switches, InvisaPC KVM-over-IP solutions and more.


• Multiple licenses available from 25 to unlimited endpoints.

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Emerald® Unified KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) is an award-winning high-performance, 24/7 extension and matrix switching solution that simplifies remote user access to video and peripheral signals from both physical and virtual servers.

It extends and switches 4K/60Hz DisplayPort 1.2 (Emerald 4K) or HD pixel-perfect DVI video (Emerald PE), transparent USB 2.0, and audio signals via SFP copper or fibre connections across a dedicated IP KVM network, an existing LAN or even the Internet. Multiple redundancy options (network paths, power supply, pooling feature etc.) ensure smooth and safe operation for your critical production and playout infrastructure.

Supported by the award-winning Boxilla® Enterprise KVM Management Platform, you can easily deploy endpoints, monitor bandwidth consumption, configure user acces rights, and set up automated network security alerts. All of this from an intuitive web-based GUI.

Emerald comprises of a choice of HD or 4K transmitters connecting computers or virtual machines to the system and receivers adding the user consoles. High performance Emerald network switches (1/10/100 Gbit/s) with 12/28/32/48 ports ensure trouble-free KVM over IP extension and switching. A range of SFP/SFP+ transceivers proofs best performing video quality and KVM extensions over the required distances.

• Next generation KVM extension and matrix switching solution simplifies access to both physical and virtual servers.


• Mix and match remote servers/PCs and users through IP connections to your needs.


• 4K/60Hz DisplayPort 1.2, HD DVI video, transparent USB 2.0, serial and bi-directional analog audio.


• USB-powered, small form factor "ZeroU" transmitters available that help saving valuable rack space.


• Connect users and virtual machines (VMware®, Microsoft® and Citrix®) over RDP, RemoteFX or PCoIP.


• Also available with dual-head DVI video support (Emerald SE, Emerald PE).


• Emerald Remote App software receiver: access your Emerald transmitters from any Windows® 10 device without the need for additional hardware receivers