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Built for Extreme Resilience: ATEN Unveils Its First Industrial-Grade KVM over IP Extender and Wins Good Design Award 2026

Engineered for Harsh Maritime Environments with International Maritime Certifications, Conformal-Coated Protection, and Salt-Fog Resistance

Irvine, California, USA (Oct. 19, 2026) - ATEN International, the parent company of ATEN Technology, Inc., the global leader in intelligent control solutions, today announced the launch of the ATEN KE6948A Rugged DVI-I Dual-Display KVM over IP Transmitter/Receiver, its first industrial-grade KVM over IP extender designed for mission-critical operations in extreme environments. As part of the ATEN KVM over IP Matrix System, which has been honored with the Good Design Award 2026, the KE6948A combines rugged durability, Maritime-certified reliability, and advanced KVM over IP technology to deliver secure and dependable remote control across demanding applications.

Engineered to withstand demanding maritime conditions, the KE6948A meets DNV certification requirements, and complies with IACS E10 and IEC 60945 standards, delivering reliable performance in challenging operating environments. Designed for applications across land, air, and sea, it provides a rugged foundation for KVM over IP deployments in control rooms, energy facilities, aviation operations, maritime infrastructure, and other mission-critical environments where continuous operation and system security are essential. In mission-critical environments, resilience goes beyond rugged hardware. It also means maintaining secure, uninterrupted access and control when physical access is limited, operating conditions are harsh, or unexpected disruptions occur.

To ensure long-term reliability, the KE6948A features a fanless passive heat dissipation design with an extruded chassis that facilitates natural airflow for efficient heat dissipation. Its conformal-coated PCB provides enhanced protection against humidity, dust, and corrosion, while salt-fog resistance and wide-temperature operation further reinforce its durability. Together, these industrial-grade features help ensure stable, uninterrupted performance and strengthen operational resilience in demanding environments where equipment failure is not an option.

Beyond its rugged construction, the KE6948A enables operators to remotely access and control critical systems from command stations, keeping personnel safely separated from equipment operating in hazardous or restricted areas. The system ensures robust air-gapped security through hardware-level network isolation, separating the dedicated KVM over IP network from external networks to help safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive data transmission. When integrated with ATEN's CCKM (KVM over IP Matrix Manager),the KE6948A becomes part of a scalable, many-to-many KVM over IP matrix architecture, enabling centralized monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting from a single management platform.

“We are honored that the ATEN KVM over IP Matrix System, featuring our newly launched KE6948A, has received the 2026 Good Design Award, ” said Nicholas Lin, Senior Vice President of ATEN International. “As maritime operation and critical infrastructure become increasingly complex, control rooms require more than remote access. They need a comprehensive solution that delivers reliability, safety, security, and operational efficiency. By combining stringent maritime standards, industrial-grade durability, and ATEN's proven KVM over IP expertise, the KE6948A marks an important milestone in extending our intelligent control solutions to maritime, energy, aviation, and other mission-critical sectors."

Established in 1957, Japan’s Good Design Award is internationally recognized for its iconic G-Mark, a symbol of design excellence spanning industrial products, architecture, software, systems, and services. The award recognizes the ATEN KVM over IP Matrix System's emphasis on operator safety through remote equipment control, minimizing the need for personnel to work in hazardous environments. Delivering this level of reliable remote operation is made possible by zero-latency communication, lossless 4K image quality, fault-tolerant architecture, and redundant power and network design.

2026 Good Design Award Winner – ATEN KVM over IP Matrix System

• International Maritime Certifications (KE6948A): Meets DNV certification requirements and complies with IACS E10 and IEC 60945 standards for reliable operation in demanding maritime environments.
• Industrial-Grade Rugged Reliability (KE6948A): Features fanless passive heat dissipation, an extruded chassis for efficient heat dissipation,, and a conformal-coated PCB for enhanced protection against humidity, dust, and corrosion. Salt-frog resistance and wide-temperature operation further strengthen durability.

·         Robust Air-Gapped Security with Hardware-Level Isolation: Separates the dedicated KVM over IP network from external networks, strengthening management and data transmission security.

• Long-Distance KVM over IP Extension: Enables stable, zero-latency remote access and control between equipment sites and centralized command stations.
• Centralized Matrix Management with CCKM (KVM over IP Matrix Manager): Supports centralized monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting across the KVM over IP matrix through a unified management platform.

·         Intuitive Control and Real-Time Collaboration: Supports Boundless Switching for seamless control across multiple systems, along with push-pull functionality for efficient collaboration between operator workstations and video walls.

For more information about the ATEN KE6948A Rugged DVI-I Dual-Display KVM over IP Transmitter/Receiver, please visit:

l   https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/kvm-extenders/ke6948ar/

l   https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/kvm/kvm-extenders/ke6948at/

About ATEN Technology, Inc.

ATEN Technology, Inc. is the technology leader of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, and the U.S. subsidiary of ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979. A certified member of the HDBaseT Alliance, holding over 630 industry patents, ATEN offers integrated KVM, Professional Audio (Pro AV) and Intelligent Power solutions, across all industries including corporate, commercial, government, industrial, entertainment, educational and retail environments.

For more information about ATEN Technology, Inc., please visit www.aten.com/us/en/ and follow @ATENConnect on Instagram, Facebook, and on LinkedIn. 

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About ATEN

ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979, is the global leader in intelligent control solutions. As the Architect of Intelligent Control Solutions, ATEN specializes in IT and professional AV equipment control, integration, and management.

Dedicated to forward-thinking innovation, ATEN empowers critical infrastructure, smart workspaces, and AI applications to help organizations enhance operational efficiency, strengthen resilience, and drive sustainable growth. By offering an integrated portfolio of KVM, professional AV, USB, racks and intelligent power products, ATEN enables seamless equipment control across corporate, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting, media, and transportation environments. With over 530 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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