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Double Honor: ATEN Flagship True 4K HDMI over IP Video Extender and 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver Named 2026 Inavation Awards Finalists
Revolutionizing AV-over-IP Connectivity and Control Rooms with Award-Nominated True 4K Scalability and Multi-View Efficiency
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ATEN VE8962 redefines long-distance AV over IP by delivering visually lossless, True 4K video with ultra-low latency. Engineered for effortless scalability, the solution supports flexible routing and seamless switching across complex network infrastructures. Featuring built-in LAN/optical failover to guarantee 24/7 uptime, ATEN VE8962 serves as the trusted backbone for high-visibility public venues, including university campuses, multipurpose stadiums, and global transit hubs.
ATEN KE8980MR, a 4K Quad-Display Multi-View KVM over IP receiver, is engineered for mission-critical environments requiring centralized monitoring and secure remote access. Supporting multiview access for up to 16 physical or virtual servers across four displays at a single workstation, it allows operators to freely position, resize, and overlay windows to create bespoke monitoring layouts. By enabling real-time switching between multiple systems on a single workstation, ATEN KE8980MR empowers professionals in control rooms, transportation hubs, and security centers to manage complex workflows with absolute clarity and efficiency.
“We are absolutely thrilled to see two of our flagship solutions recognized as finalists for the 2026 Inavation Awards. This double nomination is a massive milestone and a powerful affirmation of ATEN’s relentless drive to push the boundaries of Pro AV and KVM-over-IP technology,” said Nicholas Lin, Senior Vice President of ATEN. “The VE8962 and KE8980MR represent the very best of our innovation, delivering the unmatched reliability and scalability that intensive, high-performance professional workflows demand.”
The Inavation Awards are among the most respected honors in the professional AV industry, celebrating outstanding achievements in technology, system design, and innovation. Finalists are selected through a rigorous evaluation process, with winners determined by a combination of industry expert judging and public voting. The 2026 award winners will be announced during ISE 2026.
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Nominated Product Highlights
ATEN True 4K HDMI over IP Extender with PoE (VE8962) - Signal Distribution & Processing Category
l Pristine True 4K@60Hz with Ultra-Low Latency – Transmits up to 4096x2140@60Hz 4:4:4 HDMI, audio, USB 2.0, IR, and RS-232 signals with ultra-low latency over a single Cat 5e/6 or fiber optic cable.
l Built-In Network Redundancy – Both LAN and optical connections ensure continuous, reliable AV-over-IP transmission
l Flexible Audio Embedding / De-Embedding – Combine or separate audio and video through one HDMI link for simpler setups
l Seamless Video Wall Integration – Supports up to 80 displays (e.g., 8x10 array) with smooth scaling in either portrait or landscape orientation (90°/270°)
l Instant Local HDMI Input – Quickly connect a source device at the receiver site for timely content updates
l Intuitive Web GUI Management – Drag-and-drop AV sources into custom layouts and backgrounds with ease
l Scalable AV over IP Deployment – Expand to hundreds of endpoints for point-to-point or multipoint setups without distance limits
l Cost-Efficient Daisy-Chaining – Connect up to 30 receivers from one source, minimizing switches while maximizing flexibility
ATEN 4K Quad-Display KVM over IP Multi-View Receiver (KE8980MR) - Monitoring & Control Category
l 4K60 Visual Clarity across Four Displays – Delivers ultra-sharp 4K60 DCI resolution across 2 HDMI and 2 DisplayPort outputs, ensuring precise monitoring for real-time decision-making in control rooms.
l Multiview Control with Boundless Switching MX™ –Manage up to 16 servers in individually movable, resizable, and overlapping windows across four displays to create a fully customized and efficient layout.
l Centralized Monitoring with Panel Array™ – Switch to operation mode to focus on one server while monitoring up to 108 others in a 6×6 grid—streamlining the monitoring experience.
l Virtual Machine Access via VNC/RDP – Supports access to VMware®, Microsoft®, and Citrix™ environments through RDP and VNC protocols.
l Seamless Collaboration Across Physical and Virtual Systems – Matrix-based design enables flexible switching between physical and virtual machines for dynamic IT infrastructures.
l Customizable Workspace Presets – Save and switch multiview layouts across up to four screens and all associated server connections to support efficient user transitions in shared environments.
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 600 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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