Ensuring a stable and reliable energy supply
The energy sector plays a decisive role for the economy and society worldwide. Many aspects of everyday life are influenced by a stable and reliable energy supply. From lighting, heating, cooling, and industrial production to transportation – all these areas are highly dependent on energy.
To guarantee a functioning energy supply, control rooms are used in power plants, distribution networks or large industrial plants, where energy levels and supplies are monitored, controlled, and coordinated in real time.
The demands on the technical systems and their operators are therefore high. Employees in energy control rooms have to analyze large amounts of data immediately and make fast decisions. In addition, providers need their systems to be stable and resilient to be protected against disruptions and attacks. KVM systems offer intelligent and reliable solutions for this.
Optimizing power control rooms with KVM solutions: Resilience, security, and control
KVM solutions increase the reliability of systems:
Using KVM, it is possible to operate all computers remotely and latency-free in real time while stored in access-secured server rooms. In the event of a failure or malfunction, administrators can respond quickly and resolve the problem from a central server room.
Furthermore, by setting up redundancies, continuous connection stability can be ensured. The redundant system takes over immediately if the first system fails or can no longer be accessed. For the operator, the switchover is uninterrupted and without any delay in image transmission. This ensures continuous connectivity and reduces downtime due to possible technical malfunctions of the hardware.
The scalability of KVM solutions allows the infrastructure to be expanded at any time without affecting reliability. New consoles or devices can be seamlessly integrated and benefit from the same failover features.
Safeguarding against cyberattacks through access control:
Outsourcing the computer systems offers the advantage that physical access restrictions and security measures can be implemented, since the systems are only accessed via the KVM console.
In addition, further access control mechanisms can be deployed for KVM solutions. For example, access to IT systems in the control room can be restricted by determining different rights during configuration. 2-factor authentication (2FA) as an optional feature for network-enabled KVM systems also ensures that only authorized users have access to the system.
Encrypted data transmission is also an important aspect. Dedicated cables or the use of IP networks protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and enable secure control of the outsourced computers.
Ergonomic workplaces and seamless collaboration:
The smart use of KVM solutions not only has the effect of increasing the security and resilience of control rooms, but also makes daily work more comfortable and effective. At the same time, a working environment for seamless collaboration is created.
Controllers can switch between multiple computers, servers, and other devices with just one keyboard and mouse. This way, less hardware and peripheral devices are needed which increases workflow efficiency. Fan noise and excess heat from additional computer technology are also minimized by outsourcing.
To maintain an overview of the various systems and the extensive data volumes in the control room, a video wall can also be integrated into the KVM installation. In this way, content, and processes to be monitored can be flexibly switched between operator consoles and the video wall.
Multi-purpose tools, such as the PersonalWorkplace-Controller, which are an extension of KVM solutions, offer flexible arrangement of sources with high image quality. The use of a large monitor to display multiple computer sources simultaneously in real time, as well as the possibility to control multiple computers from one console without delay, greatly simplifies workflows and increases usability.
Complex scenarios can be displayed, operated, and arranged in different sizes and configurations. This enables an ergonomic setup of active working and monitoring areas.
Minimizing information overload through a clear workstation setup and the use of intuitive user interfaces and collaboration tools leads to greater efficiency in control and monitoring.
In October, we will be showcasing our versatile KVM solutions and features specifically for the energy sector at ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi.
Visit us at booth 14615 and let us introduce you to our highly efficient KVM solutions to simplify your processes and optimize workflows.
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