IP Extender enables web access in kiosk mode

Oberteuringen, September 6, 2019 – The existing Draco vario Remote IP CPU module connects virtual machines to KVM matrix switch systems. A new feature now allows webpages to be accessed in Kiosk Mode on the web browser.

The Draco vario Remote IP CPU consists of a KVM extender and integrated thin client. Seamless compatibility between the Remote IP CPU and the IHSE KVM architecture provides full access to virtual machines alongside access to physical devices.  This solution combines the two previously disparate systems into one homogeneous solution; without sacrificing flexibility or performance.

Many applications, including broadcast and media content management, increasingly require real-time access to both real and virtual target devices.  This solution provides full KVM functionality whilst delivering significant cost saving: a single remote IP CPU can host eight sessions in parallel. Switching of sources occurs without delay, irrespective of whether the source is a physical or virtual device.

Uniquely, the CPU module provides operation of virtual machines via remote protocols RDP, RemoteFX, PCoIP, VNC and SSH as well as web access in kiosk mode. This special user mode limits access to a fixed website or application that serves as a navigation menu.

The web kiosk feature extends the functionality of our comprehensive and secure IP-KVM solution. In addition to the integration of virtual machines into the KVM system, it is now possible to seamlessly integrate the HTML5.0-based devices that are widely used in the broadcast environment.  Beyond broadcast applications, this feature is in high demand; especially in industrial applications in which operators control certain processes in a web-based control environment.

Mark Hempel, Head of Product Management

In addition to other KVM solutions for access and management of complex computer networks, IHSE will present the Draco vario Remote IP CPU in live use at the IBC in Amsterdam, 13 – 17 September 2019. Stand no. 7.A09.

IHSE powers IBC TV

Oberteuringen, August 29, 2019 – Following highly successful production session in 2018, IHSE will again power the broadcast system used to create and distribute content during IBC 2019.

IBC TV produces live news and information; interviews, debates, conference sessions and other key moments of the annual trade show. Content is distributed in real-time across multiple platforms: on IBC’s website, social media platforms and screens throughout the RAI Exhibition Centre.

As well as being an important mechanism to highlight important information, IBC TV serves to showcase the most advanced technologies and applications in today’s and tomorrow’s broadcast infrastructure.

In conjunction with EVS, IHSE will once again power the distributed broadcast system used to create and distribute IBC TV from an all-IP control room, enabling producers and engineers to implement a dynamic, virtual, workflow and deliver compelling content during showtime.

IHSE KVM technology provides remote access to real and remote production tools with the flexibility to instantly switch the focus between devices; giving us full control of all devices within the broadcast infrastructure.

Nicolas Bourdon, SVP marketing at EVS

IHSE’s solutions for access and management of broadcast equipment are available for demonstration at IBC in Amsterdam, 13 – 17 September 2019. Stand no. 7.A09 

IHSE to sponsor esports event at IBC

Auf der diesjährigen IBC findet erstmals der IBC Esports Showcase statt. Für diese Veranstaltung nutzt die IBC bewusst die beträchtliche Expertise der großen Medien- und Sendgruppen, um Rundfunk- und Unterhaltungsakteuren einen wertvollen Einblick in dieses schnell wachsende Genre zu geben.

Major esports events are attended by thousands of passionate spectators in major venues and watched by millions online. To provide greatest efficiency and excitement the industry needs to offer streamlined solutions that integrate the separate broadcast and presentation workflows together. Not only will these simplify the on-site infrastructure but will ensure that the same content is available everywhere at a pristine quality level to greatly enhance the overall impact of the event and enjoyment of viewers.

Mark Hempel, Head of Product Management at IHSE

The esports focused events and activities that we presented at last year’s show were incredibly popular, underlining the unprecedented opportunities that the esports market represents. This year we have created a dedicated showcase with leading industry experts who will examine the state of the industry, separate the hype from the real value, highlight the production challenges and much more. It will be an unmissable day for anyone with an interest in esports.

Steve Connolly, Business Development Director, IBC

Free to all IBC 2019 exhibition visitors, the event takes place from 9.30 am to 5 pm on Tuesday 17 September at RAI Amsterdam.

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240 Hz extender for a perfect Esports experience

Oberteuringen, August 22, 2019 – The Draco ultra DP Gaming Extender enables extension of gaming signals at the ultra-fast response times demanded by professional gamers. Gamers can compete in esports events without the noise and clutter of local gaming machines. Organizers can relocate gaming equipment to a protected and secure remote server room, for better performance and to reduce the risk of unauthorized acces.

Smooth mouse movements

The Draco ultra DP Gaming KVM Extender is tailored to the needs of professional gamers. The device supports frame rates up to 240 Hz at full HD resolution (1080p) with no perceivable delay in game controller interaction.  During fast action play, gamers view smooth and sharp images with no controller lag that might hinder their play.

IHSE’s Draco ultra DP Gaming Extenders constitute a new generation of digital KVM signal extension. Developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), the revolutionary coding technology ensures brilliant image quality at the highest video resolutions with full 30 bit color depth and optimal 4:4:4 sampling.

Variable frame rates

The high refresh rate and instant interactive response of the Draco ultra DP Gaming KVM Extender allows players to operate remotely located computers over a single duplex fiber cable up to 5 km away and at video resolutions up to 5120×1440 at 144 Hz or 1920×1080 at 240 Hz.

The Draco ultra DP Gaming Extender incorporates lossless, real time video conversion from 240 Hz to 60 Hz, enabling simultaneous live screen display, over-the-air and online broadcast and social media distribution directly from gaming computers.

 

Alongside other KVM solutions for access and management of complex computer networks, IHSE will showcase the Draco ultra DP gaming extender at IBC in Amsterdam, 13 – 17 September 2019. Stand no. 7.A09.

IHSE introduces IP module at IBC 2019

Oberteuringen, August 20, 2019 – IHSE launched IP module for location-independent access to the KVM matrix. This provides remote users with seamless and secure access to closed and self-contained Draco KVM installations.

The new Secure IP Remote Access Gateway module connects the KVM matrix to private or public TCP/IP networks. This allows very high-performance remote access to matrix-connected target devices via an HTML browser or soft client.

Flexible access – fully secure
The new Secure IP Remote Access Gateway adds more flexibility to the Draco tera matrix series without sacrificing the philosophy of securely isolating the core matrix and signal management from TCP/IP. Encrypted signal transmission via IP ensures protection of intellectual property while still offering most flexible access to matrix connected target devices from remote locations via private or public networks.

HTML-5.0-based browser access provides maximum flexibility even from mobile devices for remote administration. Windows® and Linux-based client software provides additional performance and functionality.

Excellent image visualization
The IP module offers excellent image quality with 1080p60 video signal at 8 bit color depth. 4K resolution with 30 fps can also be achieved.

For the first time near real-time performance (signal latency below 50 ms) can be achieved without dedicated receiver hardware.
Instead the receiver is mapped as a receiving device using PC hardware. The network technology requirements are extremely low: the Secure IP Remote Access Gateway does not require elaborate multicast architectures, nor does it need the high bandwidths of equivalent systems.

High compatibility
The Secure IP Access Gateway CON is designed for use with Draco tera KVM switches and is seamlessly compatible with the Draco vario extender series and Draco vario chassis. In addition to remote access, it offers HDMI and USB interfaces for local access to rack or workplace levels.

 

IHSE’s solutions for access and management of complex computer networks are available for demonstration at IBC in Amsterdam, 13 – 17 September 2019. Stand no. 7.A09.

 

Secure KVM access from anywhere via IP

IHSE expands the connectivity of its KVM solutions to include location-independent access over an IP interface. This provides remote users with seamless and secure access to closed and self-contained Draco KVM installations.

The new Secure IP Remote Access Gateway CON module connects the KVM matrix to private or public TCP/IP networks. This allows very high performance remote access to matrix-connected target devices via an HTML browser or soft client.

Shielding the Core Matrix for maximum Safety

The IP module isolates the matrix and KVM system. SecureCore technology prevents direct access to the matrix from the IP network. This maintains the integrity of the KVM system and is consistent with the IHSE philosophy of secure separation of core matrix and TCP/IP networks as an effective countermeasure to potential cyber attacks.

Flexible Access via Browser or Client

HTML-5.0-based browser access provides maximum flexibility for mobile devices. Windows® and Linux-based client software provides additional performance and functionality.

Performance

The IP module offers excellent image quality with 1080p60 video signal at 8 bit color depth. 4K resolution with 30 fps can also be achieved. At all resolutions, signal latency is below 50 ms.

For the first time near real-time performance can be achieved without dedicated receiver hardware. Instead the receiver is mapped as a receiving device using PC hardware. The network technology requirements are extremely low: the Secure IP Remote Access Gateway does not require elaborate multicast architectures, nor does it need the high bandwidths of equivalent systems.

Alternative Module for Point-to-point connections

For installations that do not require full matrix switching capability, IHSE offers an IP module for direct computer connection. In this configuration, individual computers can be accessed and operated remotely via IP networks. Additional local outputs (signal feed-through) allow users to access the local computer at the same time.

High Compatibility

The Secure IP Access Gateway CON is designed for use with Draco tera KVM switches and is seamlessly compatible with the Draco vario extender series and Draco vario chassis. In addition to remote access, it offers HDMI and USB interfaces for local access to rack or workplace levels. Variants for Cat X and fiber optic cables are available; both in redundant formats.

Orders for the new IP modules are now being accepted. First deliveries will take place from Q3 2019.

IHSE delivers TRUE KVM – the essential features of mission critical KVM systems

Amsterdam, January 9, 2019 – The focus of IHSE’s demonstrations at ISE this year are on TRUE KVM, a strategy that identifies and delivers the crucial features of mission critical KVM systems.

 


TRUE KVM comprises five core elements; each of which is essential to the highest-performing and most effective KVM switching and extender installations:

High performance

Images and sound delivered through the KVM system must be visibly and audibly perfect with no perceivable transmission delay and instant interactive response. The KVM distribution system must not affect the delivered data or speed of response any more than a direct wire connection.

Reliable and safe

Mission-critical computer systems need to operate on a 24/7 basis. Any equipment inserted into the data flow must offer extensive redundancy capability, fail-safe operation and continuous operation with hot-swap capability.

Controllable

Simple, reliable and flexible control must be offered; either in-band or out-of-band. If control is maintained over a network, that network must not be susceptible to attack or failure.

Secure

Physical and electrical isolation and security are essential in warding off malicious attack and data theft. Control signals must be separated from data signals.

Wide connectivity

Network infrastructure today mixes direct wired connection, WAN and LAN topologies and cloud networks. Any KVM system must span all types and present a unified interface to the end user or system administrator.

IHSE TRUE KVM technology embodies all these characteristics, and more. Enabling system integrators to build highly flexible, ultra-reliable systems that fully serve the end user.

IHSE strengthens worldwide services with new Partner Program

IHSE launches new Channel Enhancement and Transformation (ICET) program to improve KVM matrix and extender systems in mission critical operations

Oberteuringen, 31st October 2018 – IHSE, the premier manufacturer of KVM switches and KVM extenders, has launched the IHSE Channel Enhancement and Transformation (ICET) program. This program will be run in conjunction with IHSE’s worldwide distribution partners with the objective of achieving an enhanced level of communication with the global user base.  This will enable IHSE to better fulfil users’ immediate requirements and develop and present the ultimate KVM solutions in the future.

Industry and commerce are changing: today there is a greater reliance on computers in mission-critical situations, heightened levels of security and more reliance on advanced, high-cost software and applications throughout the business world. As a consequence, many IT departments are re-thinking their computing infrastructure and services and turning to KVM technology to deliver the flexibility, functionality and reliability they demand from their systems.

KVM systems now lie at the heart of almost every professional computer installation and are deeply integrated into other business and industrial workflows.

IHSE KVM systems serve a crucial role in a wide spectrum of applications: in offices, airport control towers, on ships and harbor control stations, control rooms for national power grids and transport networks, car design and production centers and in the largest broadcast studios around the world.

To fully understand, and meet the requirements of these demanding industries, IHSE – with the support and assistance of its global network of white-label and distribution partners – is engaging in direct dialogue with end users. This applies at all corporate levels – engineering and support, product management, sales and marketing.

The ICET program has been developed in conjunction with our key partners to achieve benefits for all parties through a range of initiatives. End user requirements can be addressed directly and solutions found rapidly. Global partnerships and accounts will be managed centrally but delivered locally to achieve worldwide consistency that still retains local support.

In addition, and something that is highly crucial to our position as a global KVM technology leader, is that the future requirements of the most creative and progressive users will help to fashion our product development plans and product roadmap. This will enable us to remain at the forefront of KVM system design and manufacture.

Above all, the program will deliver even better levels of end user support, on a global basis to ensure that IHSE KVM systems continue to operate with 100% reliability in the most demanding, mission-critical installations.

Dr Enno Littmann, CEO of IHSE

 

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IHSE streamlines the IBCTV Live Production Workflow

IHSE KVM extenders support the IBC TV live production studio at IBC 2018

IBC TV is the dedicated news and information service that covers interviews, debates, conference sessions and other key moments of the annual trade show. Live content is produced on-site and distributed in real-time across multiple platforms including IBC’s website, social media platforms and to screens throughout the RAI Exhibition Centre. The production system showcases the most advanced and innovative technologies available today, shaping the future of the broadcast and media industry of tomorrow.


In use: Draco vario KVM extenders

EVS’ XT-VIA servers and XStore central storage system are located in the datacentre on the EVS stand in hall 8 – around 500 meters away from the live TV centre in Hall 13. Production content is exchanged between the studio, control room and the central datacentre over a fiber connection at 10 Gbit/s and 40 Gbit/s through an Arista IP spine and leaf network.

Remote control and management of the bank of EVS servers on the EVS stand is enabled by IHSE Draco KVM extenders. Production staff in the production centre have full control over the servers enabling them to manage and produce the live TV channels.

IHSE KVM technology provides the essential control, management and operation of EVS broadcast tools, delivering instant access and flexibility in all types of production system. We are delighted to be working with EVS and IHSE in the IBC TV centre to help deliver live news and views from industry leaders at the show. It is an ideal demonstration of how IHSE solutions can enhance productivity in the broadcast environment. The successful collaboration between EVS and IHSE delivers greater efficiency and streamlined operation for XS/XS servers and XFile3 users.

Mark Hempel, Head of Product Management at IHSE

IHSE KVM system supports Vizrt’s Big AR Show at IBC

A live demonstration of the latest in augmented reality technology in the studio

One of the most interesting and eye-catching live demonstrations at IBC 2018 is the Vizrt’s Big AR Show. Live studio action is mixed with augmented reality graphics to bring physical and virtual studio sets together in a highly impactful presentation. A huge LED wall on the rear of the stage blends live and virtual images, creating a new reality and showing how extensive and highly impressive sets can be created in limited studio spaces.

The Big AR Show is an absorbing and highly effective demonstration of a modern live broadcast environment, as used to great effect during this summer’s World Cup by a number of national broadcasters.

In addition to the LED screen and final content output, anyone interested in how the live show is put together can stand behind the director’s desk and watch them in action. Central to the director’s activities is a KVM switch from IHSE providing instant and unrestricted access to the essential Vizrt servers and production tools.

To create the production, the director accesses different software from the Vizrt’s toolkit, including Viz Virtual Studio, Viz Libero and Viz Multiplay; instantly switching between them using the KVM switch – just as would be done in a live broadcast environment.

The Big AR Show illustrates the breadth and capability of AR in a live studio environment and how it is used to generate impact to tell the story to viewers in the most compelling and authoritative manner,” said André Torsvik, head of marketing and communications for Vizrt. “This is made possible by the use of the IHSE KVM switch, a central feature in the hardware infrastructure, allowing producers and directors to instantly connect and control remote computers to manage the Vizrt tools that create the stunning effects you see on the show.

Tools used to create the live demonstrations:

Vizrt

  • Viz Virtual Studio
  • Viz Opus
  • Viz Libero
  • Viz Multiplay
  • Viz Pilot Edge
  • Viz Story

    In use: IHSE’s Draco vario DisplayPort extenders

IHSE

  • Draco tera compact KVM matrix switch, 48-ports
  • Draco vario DisplayPort CPU Units
  • Draco vario HDMI CON Units