User comfort, robust security and seamless connectivity are paramount in command-and-control room environments. IHSE’s Marketing Manager Dan Holland, delves into the critical aspects of both single-user and multi-user keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switches, unpacking their unique advantages and potential drawbacks. He also highlightS best practices and industry standards essential for optimizing command-and-control rooms, all while prioritizing user experience and fortified security measures.
In this discussion, Holland also highlights the differences between KVM and display management systems (DMS), knowing when to choose one over the other and vice versa. He also highlights key factors to consider when deciding between a closed-loop KVM system and a KVM-over-IP solution.
This conversation, of course, stems from CI’s Command and Control Deep Dive Report, which launched this month online. In addition, it appears in the August print edition of Commercial Integrator + Security Sales & Integration. In the Deep Dive report and here, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of emerging trends, drawing on the thought leadership of category leaders.
To watch the just over 12-minute video Q&A with Holland, check out the embedded interview below.
During the conversation, Holland touches on several key topics. They include the following:
- KVM and display management systems
- Advantages of a single-user KVM switch compared to a multi-user KVM matrix
- Key factors to consider when deciding between a closed-loop KVM system and a KVM-over-IP solution
- Security implications of using KVM-over-IP compared to a closed-loop KVM system
- Command-and-Control Room Alliance efforts (C2A).
Please keep your eyes on CommercialIntegrator.com throughout the month of August for all things command-and-control-related!
