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1280-Port Matrix Switch Supporting 4K Video, Audio, KVM, and USB With No Signal

Compression or Added Latency Demonstrated in Booth 2561

MILFORD, Conn. – June 10, 2019 — Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, will introduce the TLX1280, the industry’s largest and highest capacity matrix switch, at InfoComm 2019, June 12-14 in Orlando, in booth 2561.

The TLX1280 is a non-blocking, 1280-port matrix switch that provides complete, any-to-any switching of video, audio, KVM, USB and other AV, IT and computer peripheral signals. The 42RU tall matrix supports single and multi-mode fiber-optic connectivity, is scalable from 32 to 1280 ports, and can be configured as a unidirectional 1280×1280 or a bidirectional 640×640 switch.

The TLX1280 delivers 100 percent uncompressed, 10Gbps signal paths per port, with the lowest signal latency in the industry. When combined with TLX extenders, the TLX1280 offers precise, pixel-for-pixel transmission and switching of UHD, HDR and 4K DCI resolution video — up to 4096 x 2160 resolution, 60Hz frame rate, 4:4:4 chroma subsampling and 30-bit per pixel color depth — with no visual artifacts, jitter or lost frames, and instantaneous computer peripheral and control surface responsiveness.

“With the introduction of the TLX1280, Thinklogical now offers the industry’s widest and most scalable line of secure video distribution and KVM matrix switches and extenders designed to meet mission-critical use cases,” said Olivier Bojarski, president of Thinklogical, A Belden Brand. “Unlike IP-based AV systems, the uncompressed, high-bandwidth signal stream and flexible switching options found in the TLX1280 make it the first choice for applications where security, video quality and smooth peripheral performance are paramount.”

Ideal for complex, large-scale AV applications found in government, defense, intelligence and homeland security command and control operations center environments, the TLX1280 is architected to user’s critical data and maintains isolation between multiple signal paths through the switch. The TLX1280 is also protocol agnostic, supporting all common AV and IT interfaces and signal formats. This allows users to consolidate multiple signals and system switching requirements into a single chassis for cost savings and improved productivity and performance.

Other demonstrations in the Thinklogical booth at InfoComm include the Integrated Client Transmitter all-in-one PC client and KVM transmitter module, System Management Portfolio (SMP) 2 system management software, and TLX 10G video, audio and USB extenders.

TLX1280 Features:

• Configurable up to a unidirectional 1280×1280 or a bidirectional 640×640 matrix
• Dedicated 10Gbps uncompressed bandwidth per port with no added latency
• Seamless re-clocking technology maintains signal integrity
• Protocol agnostic: supports all common AV and IT signal formats
• Supports single mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling configurations
• Completely non-blocking architecture enables true “any-to-any” switching
• Extend and switch [email protected] 4:4:4 video, audio, USB and KVM up to 80km over fiber
• MTBF over 100,000 hours
• Hot-swappable data input/output cards, fan trays, optical modules
• Redundant and hot-swappable power supplies, with automatic failover
• Redundant and hot-swappable control cards, with automatic failover
• Integration with Thinklogical’s System Management Portfolio (SMP) for simplified configuration, switch control and system management
• Expected to achieve IA (information assurance) accreditation; certification testing in process.

The TLX1280 is available for order now from Thinklogical and authorized partners. More
information about the TLX1280 can be found at:
https://www.thinklogical.com/products/tlx1280/

About Thinklogical, A Belden Brand
Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, is a provider of secure signal extension and matrix switching solutions. Government, defense, media & entertainment, and industrial customers worldwide rely on Thinklogical’s products for security, high performance, continuous operation and ease of integration. Thinklogical offers the only mid-to-large scale fiber-optic VDS (video distribution system) and KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) extension and  witching products accredited to Common Criteria EAL4, NATO NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN, TEMPEST SDIP 27 Level B and the U.S. DoD DISA JITC UCR 2013 APL information assurance (IA) standards required for use in secure government, defense and intelligence facilities. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Conn. and is part of St. Louis-based Belden Inc.

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Media Contact
Thinklogical, A Belden Brand
Robert Ventresca
+1 (203) 647-8728
[email protected]

Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Hearst Connecticut Media Group. This is the fifth year Thinklogical has been recognized with this award.

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including Alignment, Execution, and Connection, just to name a few. Thinklogical was one of 50 employers selected as a Top Workplace out of nearly 1,000 organizations invited to participate.

“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits.” says Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together.” Claffey added, “Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn’t have a shot at being named a Top Workplace.”

“This award is especially meaningful as it represents the direct feedback of our employees regarding their level of engagement in their workplace and their confidence in the direction of the company,” said Olivier Bojarski, president of Thinklogical. “We achieved this recognition through the dedication and hard work of our employees. Thanks to our team, Thinklogical continues to be a technology innovator and trusted partner to some of the world’s most influential organizations.”

About Thinklogical, A Belden Brand

Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, is manufacturer of highly-secure KVM (keyboard, video, mouse), audio, and computer peripheral signal extension and switching solutions. Government, entertainment, scientific and industrial customers worldwide rely on Thinklogical’s products and services for security, high performance, continuous operation and ease of integration. An ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Conn. and is part of St. Louis-based Belden Inc.

About Energage

Headquartered in Exton, PA, Energage specializes in employee feedback surveys and workplace improvement. This year alone, more than two million employees in over 6,000 organizations will participate in the Top Workplaces™ campaign—a program it conducts in partnership with more than 40 prestigious media partners across the United States. Energage also provides consulting services to improve employee engagement and organizational health.

MILFORD, Conn. – Feb. 5, 2017 — Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, today announced a new all-in-one solution for securely extending VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure) architectures, with demonstrations at ISE 2018, Feb. 6-9 in Amsterdam, in booth 10.R140, and AFCEA WEST, Feb. 6-8 in San Diego, in booth 1801.

The TLX Client Integration module is a full-featured virtual machine processor combined with a high-performance KVM (keyboard, video and mouse) extender, eliminating the need for a separate client device in VDI installations. The integrated client machine can host any standard VDI client software, including those produced by VMware®, Citrix®, Microsoft®, and others. It is also compatible with many third party accredited software images.

For security, productivity or performance reasons, customers in government, defense, media and entertainment often back-rack their physical VDI client machines in secure IT rooms, providing the user with remote access to the devices through a separate KVM extension and matrix switching system.

The TLX Client Integration module simplifies this architecture by combining a VDI client with a KVM extender transmitter, eliminating the need to purchase separate clients and KVM transmitters. This reduces hardware and cabling complexity and cost and saves up to 50% of the rack space previously required.

“Thinklogical developed the TLX Client Integration module in response to customer requests for hardware savings and better space utilization in KVM-extended virtual desktop applications,” said Mitch Hillsberg, senior director of engineering for Thinklogical. “This module addresses the need to simplify extended VDI architectures without compromising data security, video image quality or computer peripheral performance.”

TLX Client Integration features and benefits include:

• Increased security and reduced threat of intentional hacking or accidental data breach, by removing network cables and USB ports from user desktop
• Uncompressed KVM signal management with smooth control surface performance and no added latency, video artifacts or dropped frames
• Support for zero, thin and thick client applications
• Reduced hardware costs, lower operational expenses and up to 50% less rack space
• Improved productivity, efficiency and flexibility
• Reduced IT hardware, cabling, and clutter at the desktop
• Seamless integration with Thinklogical’s IA-accredited extension and matrix switching solution for use in secure, multi-classification applications

The TLX Client Integration module is available for order now and will be released in the second quarter of 2018. More information visit:  https://www.thinklogical.com/products/integrated-client-module/

MILFORD, Conn. – November 8, 2017 — Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, a global manufacturer of secure, high performance KVM signal extension and switching systems for video-rich applications, announced today that Jillian Little has been appointed vice president of U.S. federal government sales.

Based in Virginia, Little brings more than 25 years’ experience selling technology solutions to government and commercial organizations for companies including Black Box Network Services, Hewlett Packard, VMWare and Dell.

In her new role, Little will be responsible for Thinklogical sales to the U.S. Department of Defense and civilian federal government agencies. Little holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Wesleyan University.

“With instant situational awareness a core concern of military, intelligence and security agencies throughout the federal government, Jillian can offer Thinklogical’s innovative and highly secure command and control solutions that align with organizational goals and mission requirements,” said Joe Pajer, president and CEO of Thinklogical. “Jillian will be a powerful resource for our U.S. federal customers, and brings a reputation of trust and customer focus.”

Thinklogical offers the only mid- to large-scale fiber-optic KVM and video distribution system accredited to the Common Criteria EAL4, NATO NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN, TEMPEST SDIP 27 Level B and the U.S. DoD DISA JITC UCR 2013 APL information assurance (IA) standards required for use in secure facilities.

Thinklogical products enable instant situational awareness, improve cyber security, reduce the insider threat, and simplify management of multi-classification information through a single IA-accredited matrix switching system.

Experienced Sales Executive to Guide Company’s Efforts for NATO, Defence, Security and Government Agencies

MILFORD, Conn. – November 7, 2017 — Thinklogical, A Belden Brand, a global manufacturer of secure, high performance KVM signal extension and switching systems for video-rich applications, announced today that Kevin Hadley has been appointed managing director of sales for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Hadley comes to Thinklogical from Harris Corp., where he was responsible for UK MoD and other major accounts throughout Europe. His 30-plus year career in technology and manufacturing sales includes positions at Capitex Ltd., an international consultancy and export business, Marconi Defence Systems, and Racal Communications Ltd.

Based in the UK, Hadley will be responsible for Thinklogical sales to NATO, ministries of defence, and government agencies throughout EMEA. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from City University, London.

“The ability to quickly and accurately sort and analyze the vast amounts of video-rich content and data available from sensors and other intelligence inputs leads to instant situational awareness and better-informed decision-making,” said Joe Pajer, president and CEO of Thinklogical.  “We look forward to leveraging Kevin’s experience in complex solution sales to help these agencies learn about the security benefits and operational efficiencies that Thinklogical delivers.”

Thinklogical offers the only mid- to large-scale fiber-optic KVM and video distribution system accredited to the Common Criteria EAL4, NATO NIAPC Evaluation Scheme: GREEN, TEMPEST SDIP 27 Level B and the U.S. DoD DISA JITC UCR 2013 APL information assurance (IA) standards required for use in secure facilities.

Thinklogical products enable instant situational awareness, improve cyber security, reduce the insider threat, and simplify management of multi-classification information through a single IA-accredited matrix switching system.

World Leader in Secure, High Performance KVM and Video Extension and Switching Systems Agrees to Acquisition by Belden
MILFORD, Conn. – May 4, 2017 — Thinklogical, LLC, a global manufacturer of secure, high-performance KVM signal extension and switching systems for video-rich applications, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC).  Thinklogical is a portfolio company of Riverside Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm.  The transaction is expected to close in second quarter of 2017, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

“Thinklogical has been an exciting investment for Riverside Partners,” said Steven F. Kaplan, General Partner at Riverside Partners and Chairman of Thinklogical’s Board of Directors.  “During Riverside’s investment period, the Company’s profits more than quadrupled and Thinklogical introduced more than 80 new products to the market.  The management team has led an aggressive expansion of sales and marketing worldwide, while expanding its technology leadership position with the introduction of an innovative, industry-first TLX 10 Gbps solution.  We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of the Thinklogical team.”

“We are enthusiastic about the possibilities this transaction creates for Thinklogical and its customers worldwide,” said Joe Pajer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thinklogical.  “Belden brings the potential for even greater reach and further acceleration of our growth in markets such as Military and Intelligence, Broadcast and Mission Critical Command and Control.   We look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead as part of the Belden family.”

About Thinklogical
Thinklogical, LLC is a leading manufacturer and provider of secure KVM, video, audio, and computer peripheral signal extension and switching solutions. Government, entertainment, scientific and industrial customers worldwide rely on Thinklogical’s products and services for security, high performance, continuous operation and ease of integration. An ISO 9001:2008 certified company, Thinklogical is headquartered in Milford, Conn. USA.

Media Contact
Thinklogical
Robert Ventresca
+1 (203) 647-8728
[email protected]