LAS VEGAS (June 9, 2010) – ATEN today announced, here at InfoComm 2010, new HDMI-based video products designed for an array of applications including digital signage and home theater. ATEN’s line of professional audio/video (A/V) products, now dubbed VanCryst™, provides all of the components needed to build a multitude of flexible, integrated solutions for a range of video-related applications. Since 1993, when the first ATEN video switch was introduced, the company has been constantly developing and expanding its video products portfolio.

Highlighting ATEN's VanCryst™ product line are the following HDMI A/V products:

• HMDI Matrix Video Switch (VM0404H) is a four-port, HDMI video switch capable of routing high definition video/audio from any of the device's four HDMI sources to any four HDMI displays. The rack-mountable VM0404H allows users to connect four HDMI devices (such as a Blu-ray player, video game console, HD camcorder, PC, etc.) to four HDMI monitors, projectors or televisions at the same time. The HDMI video switch supports high video resolutions for HDTVs at 1080p – and up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) for PC monitors. Ideal for digital signage applications, the VM0404H can be cascaded to support to up to 64 HDMI displays. Available now, the VM0404H is priced at $799.95.


• HDMI Video Switch (VS0801H) is an eight-port, HDMI video switch geared to the home theatre enthusiast. The unit offers an easy and affordable way to add HDMI capabilities to a home theater by allowing users to switch between up to eight HDMI A/V sources (such as an HD camcorder, Blu-ray player, PC, gaming console, etc.) that are connected to an HDMI display. The HDMI video switch supports high video resolutions for HDTVs at 1080p – and up to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) for PC monitors. The VS0801H supports Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio. Available now, the VS0801H is priced at $299.95.

In addition to digital signage and home theater applications, the VanCryst™ line of products is also ideal for broadcasters, system integrators, and educators to extend and deliver high resolution audio and video signals. The VanCryst™ products are also targeted at manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, corporate conferencing and financial institutions.

In April, ATEN launched an expanded roster of console extender products designed to control a server or KVM switch from a convenient remote location – away from secure and loud server rooms.

ATEN is showcasing these new HDMI products that comprise its VanCryst™ line of video switches, splitters, extenders and converters this week at InfoComm 2010 in Las Vegas from June 9-11, at booth # N2152.

About KVM Switches-An Essential Server Management Device

A KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) switch is an advanced, hardware-based solution that allows centralized access to multiple computers easily and conveniently from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. A KVM switch is useful in an extensive range of environments, suitable for SOHO users, small and medium businesses, and large corporations. Fundamentally, a KVM switch allows server rooms and data centers to optimize rack space in the IT environment, reducing costs and the clutter of keyboards, monitors and mice. Additional benefits include savings in energy consumption, server racks, cabinets, and floor space. Since a KVM switch provides access to a number of computers from a central location, IT professionals are no longer running from one server to the next, thereby streamlining workflow and increasing productivity. To meet the ever-developing needs of the globalized economy and the Internet, KVM solutions now have over-IP functionality for remote management capability that better fulfills the demands of corporations who need to manage multiple server rooms worldwide.

About ATEN


ATEN INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. is specialized in connectivity solutions in information technology. Established in 1979, ATEN is today considered the leading manufacturer of KVM Switches worldwide. This prominent position was reached by continuously high investment in research and development, resulting in numerous patents and exemplified by the sophisticated ASIC, developed in the ATEN labs and manufactured by ATEN. The product range today covers hundreds of connectivity products, providing complete KVM solutions from entry level to the enterprise market. Among the customers of ATEN are large, companies with global operations, midrange and small businesses, as well as ambitious private users. For further information, please visit http://www.aten.com.