Apantac Launches Virtual Mouse and Keyboard Control for TAHOMA Multiviewers at IBC 2011

Apantac is launching its TAHOMA Cynergy virtual mouse & keyboard controller at IBC 2011 – stand 7.K21.

TAHOMA Cynergy is a software option that lets users control all computer inputs on one or multiple TAHOMA Multiviewers with a single mouse and keyboard.

Cynergy features a seamless interface between a single mouse and keyboard with all computers that are part of the TAHOMA Multiviewer system.For example; users can move the mouse across all windows on single display or multiple displays, as well as copy and paste information between connected computers.Cynergy can be used with the TAHOMA-DE “Universal” and TAHOMA-DL “Hybrid” lines of Multiviewers.

TAHOMA Cynergy is backwards compatible, meaning all existing installed TAHOMA-DL or DE Multiviewers can be upgraded with this new control feature.

This software option removes the requirement for a standalone KVM hardware interface, therefore users no longer have to press a button to change the input / window focus on the display - simply move the mouse to the edge of the input / window. The mouse can also be locked to an individual window.

"A requirement for keyboard and mouse control features for Multiviewers is a strong trend in the market,” comments Thomas Tang, Apantac President.“TAHOMA Cynergy eliminates the need for a proprietary hardware interface that may or may not be compatible with an existing mouse and keyboard.Once a TAHOMA-DE or DL Multiviewer is installed, no additional hardware is required and users can simply upgrade with the keyboard/mouse software option."

Cynergy is based on GNU GPL (General Public License) and is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X, Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and Red Hat).Cynergy requires an existing Ethernet connection in order to communicate with TAHOMA Multiviewers.