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Taipei, Taiwan (Jun. 25, 2025) - ATEN International, the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, proudly announces that three of its cutting-edge innovations have been honored with Interop 2025 Best of Show Awards in Japan. These prestigious awards recognize products that demonstrate exceptional innovation, usability, and market potential across the IT and ProAV industries.

This year, ATEN’s Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (KE8980MR), 30A/32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Metered & Switched eco PDU (PG8308), and True 4K HDMI H.265 over IP Transceiver with PoE (VE8662) each received the coveted Special Jury Prize in their respective categories: Management & Monitoring, Facility, and Digital Media. These accolades affirm ATEN’s commitment to developing user-centric solutions that meet the evolving demands of diverse applications such as control rooms, server rooms, and digital signage.

“We are honored to be recognized at Interop Tokyo once again,” said Kevin Chen, President of ATEN International. “Winning three Special Jury Prizes reflects our ongoing dedication to innovation and strong alignment with customer needs. These awards reinforce our mission to deliver high-performance, future-ready solutions across the globe.”

Interop Tokyo, Asia’s leading internet technology event, hosts the prestigious “Best of Show” awards, which spotlight cutting-edge networking solutions. The awards attract hundreds of entries each year, evaluated by a panel of industry leaders to recognize outstanding technological innovation.

Award-Winning Innovations

Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (KE8980MR) – Management & Monitoring Category
The KE8980MR reimagines remote workstation experiences with advanced multi-display output, hybrid access to virtual machines, and intuitive control. Designed for mission-critical environments such as command centers and broadcast operations, it impressed judges with its high-performance capabilities and forward-looking design.

l   Quad 4K Display Output: Supports 2 HDMI and 2 DisplayPort outputs at 4096x2160 @ 60Hz resolution

l   Multi-View Layouts: View and control up to 16 sources with PiP, PbP, and PoP options

l   Hybrid Access: Native RDP/VNC support for seamless switching between virtual machines and transmitters

l   Zero-Latency Control: Real-time interaction ensures precision in high-stakes settings

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ATEN KE8980MR is scheduled to launch in Q4 2025.

30A/32A 8-Outlet 1U Outlet-Metered & Switched eco PDU (PG8308) – Facility Category
The PG8308 is a high-capacity, rack-mounted intelligent PDU that combines outlet-level monitoring, environment sensor support, and automation features in a compact 1U design. With robust integration capabilities and precise energy tracking, it sets a new benchmark for power management.

l   Cascadable with Dual 1G Ethernet Ports (up to 64 PDUs)

l   Environment Sensor Support: Connect up to 8 sensors for full environmental monitoring

l   High-Accuracy kWh Metering: ±1% for reliable power analytics

l   Python Automation & Multi-Protocol Control: Advanced programmability and system integration

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For more information about the ATEN PG8308, please refer to the link

True 4K HDMI H.265 over IP Transceiver with PoE (VE8662) – Digital Media Category
The VE8662 stands out as an all-in-one AV over IP transceiver that combines both transmitter and receiver functionalities. It delivers True 4K video transmission with advanced H.265 compression, supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), and features quad-view capability—making it ideal for flexible deployment in digital signage, surveillance, and control room environments. Its compact, cost-effective design is built for real-world applications.

l   Dual Functionality: Combines transmitter and receiver in a single unit

l   Advanced H.265 Compression: Delivers low latency with minimal bandwidth usage

l   True 4K over IP: Supports 3840×2160 @ 60Hz resolution with efficient video compression

l   KVM Control with OSD & Boundless Switching: Enables seamless operation and easy source switching

l   Comprehensive Signal Transmission: Transfers True 4K video, audio, USB, and RS-232 over Ethernet

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For more information about the ATEN VE8662, please refer to the link

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Three ATEN Products Win Special Jury Prizes in the Prestigious Interop Best of Show Awards 2025. 

About ATEN

ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979, is the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions. Offering more than 1,000 integrated KVM, professional AV, USB, racks and intelligent power products, ATEN enables easy connection, management, and optimization of AV/IT equipment in corporate, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting, media, and transportation environments. With over 650 issued international patents, ATEN's global R&D team continuously produces innovative solutions, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio of products available worldwide.

Headquartered in Taiwan, ATEN International Co., Ltd. has grown to include subsidiaries and regional offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Turkey, Poland, India, Romania, South Africa, Indonesia, and Mexico – with R&D centers in Taiwan, China, and Canada. 

For more information about ATEN, please visit www.aten.com.

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Press Contact

ATEN International Co., Ltd.

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