2017 is likely to see the “ tremendous uptake ” of KVM ( keyboard , video and mouse ) technology continue , predicted Caleb Hooper , Adder Technology ’ s new VP of business development and product marketing .

Specifically , he sees increasing demand for the company ’ s IP-based KVM solutions within the broadcast market . “ Globally , IP is making definite inroads across broadcast workflows and momentum is gathering ,” he told APB . “ But in emerging markets and greenfield installations , there is increased appetite for solutions that will stand the test of time , increase efficiencies in a cost-effective way , and offer security , redundancy and flexibility .”

Caleb Hooper , Adder

Technology ’ s new VP of business development and product marketing : As

IP continues to make global inroads across broadcast workflows , the company ’ s IP-based

KVM solutions are increasingly in demand .

Joining Adder Technology in January this year from Emerson Network Power , Hooper brings with him 15 years ’ experience in the control room industry , having also worked at the likes of XOS Digital and Right Brain Media .

He continued : “ Having worked across a number of sectors in the control room sector , including broadcast , I am looking forward to working with the Adder team to capitalise on these opportunities and deliver the benefits of IP-based KVM to a wider range of broadcast customers .”

As for Asia-Pacific , and the broadcast chain specifically , Adder Technology reports seeing increasingly more customers beginning to host systems in dedicated computer rooms . This , said Daniel Ng , VP , business development , Asia-Pacific , Adder Technology , means they are looking for front-end systems , such as KVM , which can be integrated with new or existing systems to

Daniel

Ng , Adder Technology ’ s VP , business development , Asia-Pacific :

One key focus of Adder Technology in 2017 is to ensure the highest levels of security in its KVM solutions .

improve workflows and efficiencies .

“ The extension , switching and computer management capabilities of KVM bring definite benefits to clients in this space and help them achieve their business objectives ,” Ng added .

He was , however , quick to point

out how these systems can be an IT engineer ’ s “ biggest nightmare ” for security — as files can be easily copied and compromised . Thus , security will be a main focus for Adder Technology this year , Ng revealed .

The company ’ s flagship solution , the AdderLink Infinity , for instance , features TLS ( transport layer security ) for secure , end-toend communication and encryption of USB data . “ In addition , our IP-based KVM solutions offer additional security as they can be used on dedicated IP networks that are not accessible outside the organisation , ensuring that we are keeping ahead of this trend ,” Ng concluded .