Datapath takes control

Described by the manufacturer as the world’s first fully integrated platform for control room environments, Datapath has released Aetria to bring all the elements of control room design, management, control and monitoring into a single solution. The platform is said to allow integrators and end users to design systems to meet a wide set of requirements, including connectivity, videowalls, workstations and source management, ranging from small to very large installations.

The manufacturer is introducing several workstation options, depending on end-user requirements and connectivity preferences. The Aetria Workstation solution reportedly offers almost unlimited connectivity and flexibility of source viewing, sharing and control, while alternative solutions provide for more secure environments depending on requirements. Datapath’s VSN controllers are fully supported and Aetria can also work in harmony with established third-party hardware, such as AMX and Crestron, via its application programming interface (API).

Aetria Designer is a free web-based design tool where project designs can be created, shared and tested with customers without the need to be connected to a network. At the centre of Aetria is the Command Center which provides a unified interface to design, manage and operate control room solutions. Once installed and commissioned, control room operators can use the Aetria Command Center to quickly and easily view or share the sources they need in real-time on any connected output, whether it’s a display, videowall or workstation. Aetria Workstation enables users to segment their desktop into dedicated zones – allowing any combination of sources to be displayed and controlled alongside their local applications. Built-in diagnostics monitor all connected components and provide a swift alert and response should issues occur. All connections are secured with enterprise-grade AES encryption, and all user and API connections use TLS encryption.