The KVM Extender is a switch with which you can control a computer from as far away as 110 meters from the switch. The KVM Extender is very useful as a means of siting control of a computer far from an otherwise environmentally unfriendly location. The KVM Extender is usually attached to a Cat 5 or higher grade cable. Several computers can be controlled by one extender switch. The KVM Extender finds its optimum usage in places like financial institutions, which need to monitor transactions on their various points of operation from one central point in their system. By using Cat 5 cabling you eliminate cable clutter, while all data from your network is safely transmitted without loss of quality.

KVM is an acronym for Keyboard-Video-Mouse. These three components are a sine qua non for a complete computer system. The keyboard is used to type information into the computer, the video screen or monitor displays the information typed into the computer; while the mouse controls the cursor on the video display unit screen. For a single computer, this is all you need to complete your system. However, where you have several to many computer units being operated by only one person regularly, but not at the same time; you have two possible options. The first option is to have a dedicated keyboard, monitor, and mouse for each computer unit. This means that you will have to replicate these components for each of your computer systems. This is quite economically wasteful and unnecessary.

KVM over IP is an acronym for Keyboard-Video-Mouse over Internet Protocol. KVM Over IP technology gives you the chance to access the KVM switch, by using an IP connection. KVM over IP connection permits you to control all the computers connected to your network by using an IP connection, instead of your being limited to using a port on the KVM switch. The beauty of a KVM over IP connection, is that you can access all the servers in your network, whether they are connected to a KVM switch or directly connected to the KVM Over IP switch. This means that you have the versatility to use a computer to access the KVM switch, instead of just using a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Digital Signage is the use of digitally powered signs to replace, enhance and extend the scope of traditional media. The powered signs include, plasma display panels, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), kiosk stations, computer monitors, and standard television. Digital Signage messages can now be delivered to your intended audiences, with compelling dynamic digital signage content. Other names used for Digital Signage are: Media Streaming, Dynamic Signage, Narrowcasting, Data casting, Digital In-Store Merchandising, Electronic Display Networks, Retail TV, Employee TV, Captive Audience Networks, Out-of-Home Media Networks, Digital Media Networks, Electronic Billboards.

Professional KVM is one aspect of SOHO, an acronym for Small office Home Office KVM. KVM professional products are in several categories. You have Professional KVM, Professional KVM switches, Professional KVM over IP cables and switches, Professional KVM Extenders and Expanders. These professional products come with different configurations, and different manufacturers. However there are uniform standards which all manufacturers must meet.

The choice of which category of cable to use within your KVM over IP network, is determined to a large by two main factors. One of these is your organization’s allocation for it in the budget. The other factor is the number of applications you want your cable to carry over your network. The greater the number of applications you expect your KVM over IP network to deliver, the higher the category of KVM over IP cabling that will meet your need. Broadly speaking, there are three categories of KVM over IP cables now available, which meet the IT industry standards. These are Category 5(Cat 5), Category 6(Cat 6), and the latest introduction into the market, Category 7(Cat 7). Each of these categories has its good points and also its down side.