Secure, Reliable AV Solutions for Command & Control Environments

Requirements

A government operation center is used for emergency management and network monitoring. This facility must support presentations from a lectern or a videoconferencing system, display of analytical data, and broadcast news reports. A videowall displays sources from multiple analyst workstations located within the room. The system must enforce three levels of security: Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret depending on the need and attendees in the room.

Capabilities

• FOX3 Matrix with Extenders ensures secure routing of all video information via fiber connections
• Access level control is supported on unclassified, secret and top-secret levels by identification with Common Access Card (CAC) reader per workstation
• Integrated secure partitioning within the FOX3 matrix ensures the segregation of sources and destinations of different access levels
• Control of the videowall content and lay out is performed and previewed with live video on the touchpanel
• Display of content on the videowall and supporting displays is only allowed according to the actual security level of the situation room
• All operator workstations can be remotely accessed via secure KVM USB connections via fiber according to the allowed access level
• Videoconference systems with PTZ cameras are fully controlled via a single touchpanel
• Dante audio network interface, DMP expansion port, and analog audio inputs and outputs enable integration with any audio system
• Hot-swappable components allow the replacement of an I/O board or power supply at any time without the need to power down the FOX3 matrix switcher
• Additional FOX3 input and output boards may be added at any time for easy and quick upgradeability, expansion, or new technologies

Requirements

A situation room is used to monitor and manage a crisis or critical event. A videowall must present videoconference sessions, workstation data, news reports and other broadcasts, as well as content sourced from the operations center. The system must enforce three levels of security - Confidential, Secret, or Top Secret depending on the need and attendees in the room. The system requires secure routing between the equipment room and situation room.

Capabilities

• FOX3 Matrix with Extenders ensures secure routing of all video information via fiber connections
• Simultaneous display of all workstation data, videoconference sessions and news reports via customizable window lay out on the main videowall and supporting displays with the Quantum Ultra II 305 videowall processor
• Display of content on the videowall and supporting displays is only allowed according to the actual security level of the situation room
• Control of the videowall content and layout is performed and previewed with live video on the touchpanel
• The system ensures the identification of authorized operators by Common Access Card (CAC) readers
• Integrated secure partitioning in the FOX matrix ensures the segregation of sources and destinations of different access levels
• All operator workstations can be remotely accessed via secure KVM USB connections over fiber
• Videoconference systems with their PTZ cameras are fully controlled using the touchpanel

Requirements

The operator in the monitoring center must have access to the CCTV camera feeds, the facility management system, energy production monitoring software, and public information such as broadcast TV channels.

The operator must be able to present multiple sources simultaneously on the main screen. Content display must be flexible, with source choice and arrangement in any desired window layout. The content must be available for display on any of the four individual monitors surrounding the main screen.

An intuitive user interface on the touchpanel should control the videowall content. Another requirement is the ability to zoom in on specific video content to look at detailed information. The main display should be available for observation by a remote operator from anywhere on the secure company network. The individual information systems need to reside on separated secure networks.

Capabilities

• Multi-window capability that combines up to 13 sources on a videowall
• Easy source and window layout recall using a touchpanel
• Detailed content selection and zooming in on a video image
• Any source can be viewed on one or more displays
• Remote monitoring of videowall content
• Combine sources from CCTV, broadcast channels, and local monitoring applications
• Separate CCTV network from AV network for security reasons

Requirements

In this room, an operator needs to monitor several traffic control applications. Each application must run on a dedicated server, with each server connected to a dedicated network. The networks must be physically separated from one another to maintain facility security standards.

The operator needs to control the applications using a single keyboard and mouse. Switching between the sources must be instantaneous and glitch-free, without any artifacts. The audio associated with the applications must be audible within the room. Application selection must be easy and intuitive, preferably using a button panel.

Capabilities

• Seamless switching of source video on the operator workstation
• Instant USB switching using peripheral emulation
• Speakers with a compact amplifier that provide excellent audio reproduction throughout the room
• Intuitive button panel for selecting any of the applications, plus keyboard and mouse control
• Video extension to main display at distances up to 330′ (100 m)
• Preview display at the operator workstation

Requirements

In a Smart City control room, information from four systems, comprising weather, air quality, public transport, and EV charging stations overview, needs to be available at four operator workstations and on the central videowall. Each operator needs to be able to select the system to be monitored. A room commander will manage the videowall information display.

All individual systems reside on separate isolated networks.

The visual information from the various systems should be switched and transported over separate networks, including KVM control, to maintain network separation. Audio from each information system should be available from wall-mount speakers in the main room and on headphones at each operator workstation. Control of the videowall and audio playback should be available using a single touchpanel. Each operator will route signals at their workstation using a compact touchpanel.

Capabilities

• Single point of control for videowall layout and content display
• Flexible layout of content on main videowall provided by NAV WindoWall mode
• Additional sources such as broadcast feeds and connected laptops can be made available on the main videowall
• Each operator can route the desired system content, including audio, via a compact touchpanel to their workstation
• Each operator can control the active information system via a remote secure USB KVM network connection
• The videowall can be switched into an alarm mode triggered by an external alarm notification, displaying specific content in a layout designed for the situation
• All individual information systems maintain network separation from the AV network
• All information is shared as video data only
• Information systems can be labeled with custom borders and text indicating the origin of the content

Requirements

This executive briefing center is a dual-purpose room that can also serve as a situation room during an emergency situation. All information sources should be available for viewing in a variety of layouts on the main large video display. The AV system should support multiple laptops via wired and wireless connection. A screen at the head of the table will be used for presentations and videoconferencing via Microsoft Teams. Two PTZ cameras will be used to cover the room. On the main video display, annotation over content from select sources must be possible, accomplished using a dedicated touch screen. A single touchpanel should control videowall content, as well as operate the Teams conference system.

Capabilities

• Presentation of content to the local audience and to remote participants via Teams Laptops can present using a wired or wireless connection
• Full control of videowall layout and Teams from a single touchpanel
• Flexible layout of content from laptops and video from cameras using XTP WindoWall
• Microsoft Teams-certified digital audio signal processing, including echo cancellation
• Powerful audio with excellent coverage using wall-mount speakers and a powerful amplifier
• Annotation over all available sources, whether it is computer or video content
• Integration of professional video and audio sources into Teams via MediaPort 300
• Convenient AV connectivity and power charging provided by Cable Cubby 100 for eight laptops