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Rethinking Control Room Planning

In this whitepaper, you will get best practices for advanced planning of a control room that integrates both ergonomic design, physical infrastructure and information flow to support an organization’s current mission, as well as its future evolution.

How Video Compression Affects KVM and AV Systems

In this white paper, you will learn about compression technologies and schemes, use cases for different application scenarios, and how the right compression algorithm can make a drastic difference for professional AV and KVM systems.

Is there Software for KVM?

In this white paper, you will learn about the current state of KVM and the benefits of both direct connect KVM and KVM-over-IP.

Can KVM-over-IP Finally Compete with Direct Connect?

In this white paper, you will learn about the current state of KVM and the benefits of both direct connect KVM and KVM-over-IP.

Complete Guide to KVM Extenders & Switches

How KVM extenders work, and why they are making lives easier for both PC users and administrators.

Switching to Digital KVM Guide

Learn how to cap your existing system and grow with an IP-based platform or how to build out new deployments and facilities.

KVM Technology For Control Rooms and Operations Centres

Find out how the latest generation of KVM systems compare to what you know about KVM technology and how they can be integrated into control rooms and operations centres.

Broadcast and Post-Production Transition To Virtualization

Black Box's Emerald® KVM Family Supports Evolution of Broadcast and Post-production Industry

KVM Technology for Broadcasting

Learn about the often overlooked foundation of broadcast facilities: KVM switching and extension systems.

Secure Desktop KVM Switch Update

Keep classified information classified.

Glide and Switch Technology Explained

This white paper will explain the history of Glide and Switch, detail how the technology works and introduce products that support it.

Global centralized KVM Management

Increase your data center capabilities while keeping expenses low.

Future Trends

The increasing use of digital video signals (DVI) replacing conventional analog transmission.

USB True Emulation for KVM Switches

Use this transparent and reliable switching technology to avoid the limitations of traditional emulations.

HD Video and Peripheral Signal Extension and Switching

Considering the many available extension and switching solutions might seem like an overwhelming task. But taking some time to research and understand your options will be well worth the investment.

AV-over-IP Security

Best practices to protect your network, organisation and the people you serve.

How To Future-Proof Connectivity For Tomorrow's Control Room

In this white paper you will learn which important AV, KVM and network components you should consider when equipping your control room.

Video Transmission over IP

This white paper will help you understand the crucial factors you should consider when selecting and planning a networked AV system, including network components, bandwidth consumption, compression methods and more.

Seven Pitfalls to Avoid when Planning Digital Signage

From not clearly understanding elements of digital signage to choosing the wrong partners, this white paper will take you through what NOT to do when planning and implementing digital signage.

HD Video Matrix Switching

The Insider's Guide to HD Video Matrix Switching.

HD Video and Peripheral Signal Extension and Switching

Considering the many available extension and switching solutions might seem like an overwhelming task. But taking some time to research and understand your options will be well worth the investment.

4K video - piecing together the puzzle

ProAV professionals should be aware of developments in 4K video. Read this whitepaper to get insight.

DDC - Display Data Channel

Learn how to avoid the problem of a black screen if your monitor is not capable of handling the present monitor mode.

7 trends in DS

We present an overview of the leading trends in Digital Signage.

A Beginner's Guide to Digital Signage

Learn how you can use digital signage to boost sales and improve communications within your business or institution.

Choosing the Right Digital Signage System

This white paper explores how to identify the right system and infrastructure for your company's needs, all by answering seven basic questions.

Digital Signage for schools

Digital Signage for schools

Learn all about digital signage for schools, including how to benefit from it, plan it, and identify the right system for your needs.

Install DS properly

Standards for a smooth implementation of your Digital Signage installation.

The Evolution of the Intelligent Control Room

Learn about the history of control rooms and timeline for evolution, predictive maintenance, eliminating downtime while optimizing energy levels, tracking power usage, tools for optimum environmental control and monitoring, saving costs and energy, planning for the future

Benefits of Using Physical and Virtual Sensors for Automation

Learn about choosing physical and virtual sensors, using wired and wireless sensors, how sensors optimize operations, benefits of sensors, how to choose the right sensors for your business

How Media Converters Deliver Cost-Effective Fibre Connectivity

In this white paper, we will explore the specific benefits that fibre cabling provides. We will also discuss ways to integrate copper and fibre cable in new and existing IT infrastructures.

Understanding Fibre to the Desktop

As we explore the advantages of Fibre to the Desktop (FTTD), it is also important to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security that it provides.


Maximise uptime with console servers

Maximise uptime with console servers

Find out why large corporations rely on out-of-band management with console servers for performance monitoring and remote troubleshooting.

How to Design a Robust Security and Surveillance Network

How to Design a Robust Security and Surveillance Network

Networking considerations for IP-based security and surveillance systems.

The difference between unmanaged, managed, and Web-smart switches

The difference between unmanaged, managed, and Web-smart switches

The three most common typologies of Ethernet switches can be grouped as unmanaged, managed, and Web smart switches, and the right choice depends largely on the size of your network and how much control you need over that network.

In diesem Whitepaper erklärt Black Box verschiedene wireless Technologie, die besondern für anspruchsvolle industrielle Umgebungen geeignet sind.

Challenges with Industrial Wireless

Industrial environments are uniquely different from office and home environments. High temperatures, excessive airborne particulates and multiple obstacles make it difficult to place wireless devices.

Elements of an RS-422 and RS-485 System

In this white paper, we'll describe the main elements of an RS-422 and RS-485 system, and we'll cover all the important aspects of data system design.

How to extend USB and break the five-meter barrier

Due to its flexibility and simplicity, USB has become the de facto standard for peripheral connectivity, spanning broad markets and applications.

Fiber Optic Technology

When is fiber the ideal choice for your network?

5 Questions you need to ask when choosing Wireless Ethernet Extenders

Whether you want to set up a wireless network across a business park, in an industrial setting, or to connect networks that are miles apart, read this white paper.

Wireless Communications

Take these ten steps to ensure wireless success.

Physical Network Security

See why it's just as important as software-based security.

DSL - Digital Subscribe Line

The connection between the subscriber and an exchange (provider), the so-called "last mile".

High-Speed Networking Interconnects: Choosing the SFP or QSFP Solution That Is Right for You

Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of the DACs versus AOCs versus SFP/QSFP Mini GBICS as Interconnects for HPC, data centers, storage applications and more.


Active Optical Cables: Ultra-high-definition Solutions for the Professional AV Applications of Today and Tomorrow

This white paper will explain what Active Optical Cables (AOCs) are and detail why they are superior to traditional copper solutions in serving the ultra-high-definition audio/ visual (AV) distribution applications of today and the future.


Understanding Fibre to the Desktop

As we explore the advantages of Fibre to the Desktop (FTTD), it is also important to focus on the significant upgrade in levels of security that it provides.


Cooling IT Equipment Cabinets

Selecting a cooling system for an IT equipment cabinet is an important task that is not always as simple as it might seem.


Specifying an IT Cabling System

This guide will help you produce a specification for an IT cabling system that meets your organisation's needs and gives you value for money.


The benefits of pre-terminated fibre

The demands on today's IT professionals in managing data centre challenges is driving the growth of pre-terminated fibre.


Structured Cabling Organizations and Standards

Standards establish technical criteria and ensure uniformity and compatibility in and between networks, even multivendor networks.


CAT 6A F/UTP vs. UTP: What You Need to Know

Before you choose cable for your 10-Gigabit Ethernet network, read this white paper. You'll find out everything you need to know about CAT 6A F/UTP versus UTP cable.


Fiber Optic Technology

Learn about the principles, characteristics, types, and construction of fiber, and discover how its many advantages may make it the ideal choice for your network.