IHSE helps manage traffic flow at motorway control center

IHSE announces order from a major European highway operator.

Oberteuringen, September 22, 2020 – IHSE, the leading manufacturer of high-end KVM solutions for extending and switching computer signals, announces the equipping of the traffic control center of a major European highway operator. IHSE was awarded the contract due to the comprehensive management capability and reliability of the system.

The state infrastructure company operates toll motorways and expressways in this European country. The organization operates several control centers which are continuously staffed to monitor national traffic. In a refurbishment of the country’s traffic reporting center a KVM solution from IHSE was chosen for management of, and access to, all computers and monitoring equipment.

The control center houses five operator workstations and a crisis room with two additional workstations. Operators monitor the traffic, remotely control all digital motorway signs and instruct  emergency measures.

For maximum efficiency and status overview, all operators are able to access all relevant computers from their own dedicated workstations. Each workstation has four 24-inch screens and three 55-inch screens. An IHSE multiviewer takes four separate external video feeds, each of up to 4K resolution, and combines them into a single image that is transmitted via an IHSE matrix switch to one of the 55-inch screens.

Monitoring and control systems can be viewed at a glance from the workstation. Instant switching is possible between incoming sources, including computers, cameras and monitoring devices. This allows operators to react quickly to hazards by activating localized lighting systems or displays for speed limits and warnings. In emergencies, they can immediately alert the police, ambulance or fire department.

The IHSE solution is based around a central KVM matrix switch which offers operators superior control capability and is capable of future expansion.

The centralized KVM infrastructure maximizes operator efficiency, reducing the risk of errors and speeding up their responses to critical and emergency situations. The space-saving design of the KVM system, combined with the relocation of the computers to a separate technical room, supports an ergonomic workstation layout and protects the equipment from external access and harmful environmental influences.

Michael Spatny
Managing Director, IHSE

IHSE KVM system for the mobility of the future at major German car manufacturer

IHSE announces major order from the automotive industry

Oberteuringen, September 10, 2020 – IHSE announces that a major German automotive manufacturer has equipped its design center with a comprehensive KVM solution for signal extension, switching and resource sharing. The centrally managed and highly-secure IHSE system enables an enhanced, highly-agile workflow that delivers a completely new dimension in vehicle development whilst protecting sensitive development data from external access.

Traditional design processes in the automotive industry based on clay modelling are no longer cost-effective and adversely affect development time. This leading German car manufacturer took a forward-looking approach. The deployment of an IHSE KVM system connects all design workstations and presentation displays in the new design center to all development computers. The system takes the free exchange of information and cooperation between development and other departments to a new level of efficiency and effectiveness.

Two large Draco tera matrix systems form a super-matrix with over 500 endpoints. The matrices and all computers are centrally located in an air-conditioned and access-controlled computer room to provide physical and environmental security. The IHSE system communicates via a coded, highly-secure signal ensuring maximum data integrity.

Operator terminals throughout the design center are connected to the matrix. Developers can jointly access special high-performance computers, for example for graphic modelling in real time, from their own workstations via the IHSE system. This simplifies collaboration, accelerates development cycles and saves cost through the sharing of equipment including expensive software licenses.

The new design center offers a massive presentation area. At the push of a button, design studies can be displayed 1:1 at real-size on a large LED wall and simultaneously on mobile presentation stations. VR glasses connected to the IHSE system allow viewers to experience interior detail to receive a real feeling for the automobile model.

The IHSE KVM system is designed for expansion. In the future management and production staff will also be given immediate access to design plans from their offices and locations. IHSE’s SIRA IP gateway even allows secure and high-performance system access from home office.

Simple and flexible KVM signal extension for dual-head DisplayPort monitors

Oberteuringen, August 5, 2020 – IHSE announces the launch of the DisplayPort Dual-Head KVM extender with a range of models in the Draco vario series. The new extender enables video transmission of two DisplayPort including keyboard and mouse signals over a single duplex fiber optic cable or a Cat X cable and includes keyboard and mouse control. This reduces the complexity of an installation, saves cost, space, cabling and reduces the need for matrix ports in a KVM matrix switch installation.

The DisplayPort 1.1 Dual-Head (DPDH) extender is the perfect solution to separate a dual-head workplace from its associated computer. Users are able to access and operate a remote computer in real time using their workplaces’ keyboard, mouse and monitors.

Locating source computers in an environmentally-controlled server room protects them from unauthorized access and adverse environmental influences including dust, moisture and heat. It also frees working environments from computers that take up space and emit heat and fan noise.

The DPDH extender enables resolutions of up to 1920×1200 pixels at 60 frames per second in dual-head mode with pristine image visualization in 24-bit color depth (true color) and optimal 4:4:4 color space. Single-head transmission at 4K30 is also possible. The module supports embedded digital audio transmission via the DisplayPort interface to suit monitors with integrated loudspeakers without additional audio modules or cables. In addition, Draco vario add-on modules for other interfaces such as USB 2.0, analog audio and RS232 can be integrated and transmitted via the same datastream.

What’s new?

The device replaces the DVI dual-head series 482 and 492. The state-of-the-art video interface DisplayPort includes audio transmission.

Can the extender be combined with other KVM devices?

The device is compatible with other extenders and additional modules within the respective series. It is suitable for point-to-point operation and compatible with Draco tera KVM matrix switches. It can be installed in all Draco vario chassis.

What variants are available?

The dual-head extender is available in versions for the Draco vario and Draco vario ultra series, each as Cat X or 1G and 3G fiber versions. All variants support option redundant data transmission (link redundancy) for maximum reliability.

When will the DisplayPort dual-head extender be available?

The product is available now with first deliveries in September 2020.

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport relies on IHSE KVM solution for control rooms

Oberteuringen/Berlin, October 1, 2020 – In the new major international airport in Berlin-Brandenburg, KVM technology from the German developer and manufacturer IHSE enables remote computer access and control of various mission control and monitoring systems.

The Berlin Brandenburg Airport in the capital of Germany is about to open – operation will start on October 31st. Until then, the last infrastructural measures and security precautions are in full swing. In order to ensure maximum access and system security, the airport management team chose the KVM system from IHSE, which guarantees reliable and smooth operation.

The airport comprises many control centers, which are staffed 24/7 to control and monitor various areas. For security and space reasons, computers and IT equipment are located in a remote equipment room, away from the desks and monitors of the operators. Another major advantage of the physical separation is the ergonomic design of the control rooms, removing noisy, heat-producing computers from the operator workplace. Furthermore, relocation to an air-conditioned, access-controlled equipment room simplifies central system administration and protects the devices from external influences and harmful environmental factors (e.g. protection from moisture or overheating).

KVM extenders from IHSE transmit the computer signals (video, sound, keyboard, pointing devices, etc.) between the computers in the central equipment room and the users in the control centers instantaneously. The KVM system is used to operate various control systems for fire protection, security technology and supervision as well as monitoring of the apron, terminal, baggage handling system, all flight movements and ground movements.

With the IHSE extenders, we can access the relevant computer from any location in real time as if it was located directly at the workplace – even if it is more than a hundred meters away.

Norman Beneke
Consultant IT-Solutions, Berlin Brandenburg Airport

The KVM system used provides direct connections (point-to-point) between the computers and the workstations via Cat cabling. For 2021, in addition to the changeover to fiber optic cabling, an upgrade with an IHSE KVM matrix switch is planned. The switch will enable operators to access each connected computer immediately from any workstation, thus offering the airport much greater flexibility and fail-safe operation in the future.

Resilience of the deployed solution is crucial for safe flight operations. The IHSE technology offers a powerful, highly available solution for 24/7 operation. The operators can focus on their monitoring tasks without any disruptions.

Dr. Enno Littmann
CEO of IHSE

IHSE announces large-scale KVM system for US-based broadcast media center

Oberteuringen, June 24, 2020 – IHSE, the leading manufacturer of high-end KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) solutions for extension and switching of computer signals, today announced that it will provide a large-scale KVM system to a major advanced broadcast media company in the United States. The Broadcast Media Center, which will be the streaming and technology hub for the company, is expected to be operational in 2021.

The Broadcast Media Center (BMC) will provide the essential foundation for the company’s existing and future digital streaming and content distribution capabilities. It will have the necessary capacity to manage and distribute hundreds of thousands of hours of programming every year to over 200 affiliation stations and more than 800 distribution partners.

The KVM system is based on a fiber optic Draco tera enterprise matrix supporting up to 576 connections between computers and workstations. The BMC system will provide for over 100 dual-head DisplayPort 4K user workstations connected to over 100 computer sources. Computer keyboard and mouse sharing configurations will be managed by IHSE’s advanced tera tool control system and video resolutions up to 4096×2160@60Hz will be supported.

Given the large number of video sources needed at the Broadcast Media Center, and given that IHSE collaborated with the company early-on to develop the requirements, the Draco tera enterprise squarely hit the target for what was needed to meet current and future requirements for this next generation Media Center.

Mark Hempel, Produktmanager von IHSE

At Jordan’s Al-Mamlaka TV, IHSE KVM Systems Keep Live Broadcasts Running Smoothly in Landmark New Broadcast Center

Oberteuringen, May 26, 2020 — IHSE, the leading manufacturer of high-end KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) solutions for extension and switching of computer signals, today announced that Al-Mamlaka TV, Jordan’s first state-funded public service news broadcaster, has adopted IHSE KVM solutions for its all-new, state-of-the-art broadcast facility in the capital city of Amman.

Launched in 2018, Al-Mamlaka TV operates from a greenfield, futuristic new broadcasting center in Amman, with a 24/7 lineup of HD news and public affairs shows airing on both linear and OTT platforms. Al-Mamlaka TV worked with an IHSE systems integrator to design the landmark broadcast center, which boasts several firsts in the region: one of the first facilities to embrace virtualization, one of the first to feature a motorized video wall, and the first to make extensive use of augmented reality (AR).

The centerpiece of the Al-Mamlaka TV facility is a 400-square-meter, seven-camera studio with five sets and an open design connecting it to the newsroom one floor below. A second, four-camera studio features three predesigned sets, and a third smaller studio looks out on an impressive view of the Amman skyline.

In order to manage such a complex broadcast infrastructure, we need full redundancy for all vital systems, including AV and broadcast IT equipment. Centralized management of virtualized systems is critically important, as is 24/7 operation on all channels. That meant the ability to switch easily between the production control rooms of our two largest galleries, in case there’s an issue with one. We have this capability with the IHSE KVM technology, which provides a centralized controller for accessing all systems in either control room.

Sami Qouta, engineering manager, Al-Mamlaka TV

Al-Mamlaka TV’s KVM system from IHSE consists of an 80-port Draco tera compact fiber-optic matrix switch with Draco vario extenders for dual-head DVI and DisplayPort.

With the Draco vario extenders, operators at remote workstations are able to gain real-time access to DVI, VGA, and DisplayPort computers, including the computers’ monitors, keyboards, mice, and other peripheral devices. In addition, Al-Mamlaka TV relies on a Draco vario ultra HDMI 2.0 extender to give operators real-time access to the HDMI computers controlling the dazzling X1.2 Barco LED video wall and ensure the highest image quality.

The IHSE solutions integrate seamlessly with all of the other studio systems and allow for a flexible workflow — one in which operators from any department can connect, disconnect, and reconnect a variety of laptops at will without interruption or reconfiguration.

For redundancy, numerous critical systems in the large studio are linked to the KVM network, including the robotic system controlling the cameras, graphics systems generating lower thirds, vision mixers, teleprompters, and VR/AR systems. If a problem develops with a piece of equipment in the first studio, operators can remotely log onto the vision mixer in the second studio and put it into play instantly.

This level of redundancy is critical to the smooth and failsafe operation of any modern, 24/7 broadcast facility, and Al-Mamlaka TV is no exception. With the ability to remotely switch systems in the event of equipment failure, Al-Mamlaka engineers can ensure that live broadcasts continue without interruption. And by giving operators centralized remote control, rather than requiring them to physically attend to each system when the need arises, the IHSE KVM solution brings powerful efficiencies to the broadcast operation.

Dan Holland, marketing manager, IHSE USA

 

The IHSE solution is simple, reliable, and highly flexible. It creates a familiar workflow for operators in different departments to access the broadcast tools and computers they need to do their jobs effectively right from their own workstation consoles, instead of having to change position or disturb other operators. The IHSE gear is so stable and reliable that we have not had a single issue with the KVM system in two and a half years. IHSE brings peace of mind to our operation.

Sami Qouta, engineering manager, Al-Mamlaka TV

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IHSE Draco MultiView 4K60 facilitates video surveillance

Oberteuringen – IHSE, der führende Hersteller von Highend-KVM-Lösungen zur Übertragung und Umschaltung von Computersignalen erweitert sein Portfolio um einen Multiviewer für DisplayPort-Signale in Auflösungen bis zu 4K60. Der Draco MultiView 4K60 erlaubt die Echtzeit-Darstellung von bis zu vier Videosignalen auf ein oder zwei Monitoren mit Bild-in-Bild Funktion.

Der Einsatz von Multiviewern erleichtert die Überwachung zahlreicher Videosignale auf einen Blick und reduziert Kosten und Aufwand durch die Anzeige auf einem einzigen großen Monitor. Typische Einsatzbereiche von Multiviewern sind Regieräume von Fernsehsendern und Überwachungs- und Kontrollleitstellen beispielsweise in der Verkehrsüberwachung.

Der Draco MultiView 4K60 erlaubt die Bedienung mehrerer Rechner über einen Arbeitsplatz. Das Gerät unterstützt die typischen Visualisierungs-Szenarien, wie sie in Kontrollraum-Anwendungen verbreitet sind. Dabei lassen sich die einzelnen Eingangssignale beliebig anordnen und in verschiedenen Modi darstellen, beispielsweise FullScreen, SplitScreen oder Bild im Bild. Per Hotkey oder API lässt sich blitzschnell zwischen den gewünschten Layouts oder Quellsignalen wechseln, um zielgerichtet und ergonomisch zugleich arbeiten zu können.

Bequemes Umschalten per Mausbewegung

Das Umschalten zwischen den Videoquellen lässt sich einfach und in Echtzeit per Mausbewegung auf den gewünschten Inhalt durchführen, alternativ per Tastaturkommandos oder mit externen Tastern. Zum Anschluss der Taster steht eine GPIO-Schnittstelle zur Verfügung.

Keine Audio-Alerts verpassen

Die eingebetteten Audiosignale lassen sich über eine separate Audioschnittstelle an einem Lautsprecher (analog oder digital) ausgeben. Dabei lässt sich entweder die Tonspur des gerade aktiven Monitors oder die verschiedenen Audiosignale kombiniert (summiert) ausgeben, damit relevante Signaltöne unabhängig von der Quelle jederzeit zu hören sind.

Ausfallsicher und platzsparend

Der Multiviewer verfügt über redundante Spannungsversorgung und umfangreiche SNMP-Optionen für die Statusüberwachung (Video-, Netzteil-, Temperatur- und Schaltzustand).

Der Draco MultiView 4K60 fügt sich nahtlos in das modulare Draco vario-Design ein und lässt sich platzsparend unter einem Tisch montieren. Die Maße entsprechen exakt denen eines Draco vario-Gehäuses mit sechs Steckplätzen.

Kompatibel zu Draco Extendern und Matrizen

Der Draco MultiView 4K60 ist ein eigenständiges Gerät und voll kompatibel mit Draco vario Extendern sowie der Draco tera KVM-Matrix-Familie.

Erste Auslieferungen ab Q2 2020.

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5G cellular networks and KVM matrix solutions will deliver new work methodologies to future generations

5G, fifth generation cellular network technology, will bring a new level of mobility to users, and with it, new ways of working. The combination of 5G cellular networks and KVM matrix switching systems will improve users’ workflows across a range of application sectors. Radical new work methodologies will be created in the future.

 

Oberteuringen – Enno Littmann, CEO of leading KVM manufacturer IHSE, comments on emerging changes to work patterns instigated by enhanced mobile capability combined with KVM switching technology.

Fifth generation cellular network technology, 5G, will bring a new level of mobility to users. In combination with KVM technology, 5G will enhance remote work procedures and instigate work methodologies that are currently unachievable with existing 4G network capabilities.

KVM switching and extension solutions directly connect individual users to physical and virtual computers, securely, quickly and on-demand. Users enjoy unconstrained, totally reliable and immediate access to dedicated applications running on hardware resources hosted in centralised secure equipment rooms. 5G network provides the ‘last mile’ wireless connection via cellular technology to mobile device users. So that they too can enjoy the full benefits of a distributed system.

To the mobile user, it is as though all computers on the network are within touching distance; providing them with the same secure connectivity as local users. This will allow mobile users to access and manage critical control systems with confidence, freeing them from the fixed control locations of the past. Plant managers, rapid response teams and incident controllers will benefit from the ability to physically move around a site whilst remaining in full control.

In other fields such as broadcasting, office collaboration and esports eventing the ability to access distant computers with total reliability will make it easier to operate processor-hungry applications from simple mobile devices. Remote content creation and production, collaboration with colleagues and high speed video access will be greatly improved through local action on distant computers.

This will offer a new freedom to workers of the future, giving them the opportunity to work in different ways, with new work methodologies. Today, many of these concepts are unidentified. Future generations will select the tools, like 5G and KVM, that will enhance their business skills and effectiveness, improving their lives and the economy for the better.

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World’s first Esports Super Slo-mo

KVM extenders incorporate synchronized sequential frame rate conversion (SSFRC) to achieve the World’s first super slow-motion replay of esports gaming events

IHSE releases new KVM extenders with 240 Hz to 60 Hz synchronized sequential frame rate conversion for esports events, enabling live screen display, broadcast and super slow-motion replay direct from gaming computers.

Designed in collaboration with EVS, the new extenders enable real time recording of 240 Hz gaming streams for later review and analysis of events.  To achieve solutions using standard broadcast equipment, computer generating 1080p 240 Hz gaming signals are recorded in four parallel 60 Hz SDI streams on EVS XT-VIA servers for super slow-motion playback.

In addition to super slo-mo action replay, the new devices enable direct broadcast of esports events via on-air transmission and online and social media distribution.  The signals are compatible with large screen display video processors and can be switched using the Draco tera KVM matrix switch to create the ideal arena videowall management system to provide dynamic control and raise the level of excitement during live events.

Major esports events are attended by thousands of passionate spectators in major venues and watched by millions online. Our solution integrates the separate venue presentation and broadcast transmission workflows into one.  Not only does this simplify the on-site infrastructure but it ensures that the same content is available everywhere at a pristine quality level that greatly enhances the overall impact of the event and enjoyment of viewers.

Mark Hempel, Head of Product Management at IHSE

Developed to work exclusively in combination with the EVS Dyvi software defined live switcher and XT-VIA live video server, this extender opens new opportunities for esports production teams to take advantage of live and stored content to deliver solutions and visual effects that reach far beyond the limits of conventional switching systems.

Nicolas Bourdon, SVP Marketing at EVS

About EVS

We create return on emotion

EVS is globally recognized as the leader in live video technology for broadcast and new media productions. Our passion and purpose are to help our clients craft immersive stories that trigger the best return on emotion. Through a wide range of products and solutions, we deliver the most gripping live sports images, buzzing entertainment shows and breaking news content to billions of viewers every day – and in real-time.

The company is headquartered in Belgium with offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America, and provides sales and technical support to more than 100 countries. EVS is a public company traded on Euronext Brussels: EVS, ISIN: BE0003820371. For more information, please visit www.evs.com.

Note: All brands referred in this document are officially registered trademarks.

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IHSE supports Tencent media distribution at the FIBA Basketball World Championship in China

IHSE is supporting Tencent, one of the world’s leading digital media distribution companies, in the production workflow of sports broadcasts. Tencent has recently entered a long-term partnership with FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, to use its media distribution tools at all forthcoming major global basketball events. Tencent has been using the IHSE system for two weeks for live coverage of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Championship in China.

The new broadcasting and content distribution centre built for this event in Beijing is powered by a large 288-port IHSE Draco tera KVM matrix switching system. This facility will allow production staff to manage the complex workflows involved in distributing live games, reviews and social media content to a massive user base of over 800 million viewers.

Broadcasting global sports competitions to worldwide audiences calls for extensive flexibility and new processes; not just to create linear TV programming and commentary, but to amalgamate and produce content for online and social media channels.  This long-term relationship with Tencent will enable us to jointly develop new concepts and ideas and combine separate TV and online workflows together to create new solutions for this rapidly-evolving and exciting market.

Enno Littmann
CEO of IHSE

Tencent and FIBA will collaborate closely in a variety of capacities over the next nine years.  Tencent will continue working on expanding the influence of international basketball and driving the industry to new heights through a range of ever-improving media products and technologies.


About Tencent

Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and founded in 1998, Tencent is an internet-based technology and cultural enterprise. The valuation the organisation significantly exceeds 100 billion yuan (over US$14.5 billion).

Through the company’s two principal business operations; social platforms and digital content, Tencent develops and delivers game-changing products, such as social communication platforms ‘Weixin/WeChat’ and ‘QQ’, that connect people with services, foster closer relationships and create new business opportunities.

As the digital economy gathers pace, driven by China’s “Internet Plus” development strategy, Tencent is co-creating an ecosystem through strategic collaboration with partners and the development of open platforms. The partnerships foster the development of cutting-edge technologies, including cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI).

About FIBA

FIBA – the world governing body for basketball – is an independent association formed by 215 National Basketball Federations throughout the world. It is recognised as the sole competent authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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