Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Adds DM® 8X8, 16X16, and 32X32 switchers to Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL)

8/18/2016 Rockleigh, NJ, August 18, 2016 – Crestron announced today that its DigitalMedia^™ 8X8, 16X16, and 32X32 matrix switchers received approval by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) of the U.S. Department of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and have been added to the Unified Capabilities (UC) Approved Products List (APL). Based on results of stringent Information Assurance (IA) assessments of the systems, which were approved by the Chief of Homeland Security and Information Portfolio, the DM-MD8X8, DM-MD16X16, and DM-MD32X32 join the certified end-to-end DigitalMedia 4K switching and control solution offerings now listed on the APL. DM^® Technology is[BM1]  the standard for enterprise-class video distribution systems, and the foundation of a Crestron Certified Design, which is engineered and validated to work together, so customers are assured the most reliable, scalable, and fastest switching systems.
 
Crestron DM matrix switchers met the critical requirements of the Unified Capabilities Requirements (UCR). The JITC certification earns DM switchers, along with DM switcher input and output cards, DICAP security clearance. Additionally, Crestron 3-Series^® Control Systems, built into Crestron DMPS3 Series presentation systems, and Crestron CP3, CP3N, AV3, and PRO3 control systems, are compatible with the JWICS security protocol and listed on the APL. This allows Crestron technology to be deployed in federal government network applications that require the highest level of security.
 
“Every branch of the military relies on our solutions to maintain the battle rhythm and control and manage the highest levels of their secure AV networks,” said Jeremy Button, Director, Federal Sales at Crestron. “DM matrix switchers feature redundant power supplies for mission-critical applications, and a modular architecture, allowing for easy and flexible system configuration with the ability to make changes to the system as needs change.”
 
DM Switchers
The foundation for a complete DigitalMedia system, DM switchers deliver an advanced 4K ultra high-definition AV signal routing solution. They provide ultra-fast switching and pure, lossless distribution of HDMI^® and other signals to support all the digital media players, HDTV receivers, computers, cameras, and display devices that fill any military facility. DigitalMedia thoughtfully manages all of the disparate AV signals and devices to deliver a transparent user experience, and to ensure an optimum video image and audio signal at every location. 
 
Learn more
To learn more about Crestron solutions that ensure secure, reliable, and scalable control and communications in military applications, contact Jeremy Button, Director, Federal Sales at Crestron, or Pete Baca, Director, Global Government Account at Crestron.
 
 
About Crestron
At Crestron we build the technology that integrates technology. Our automation and control solutions for homes and buildings let people control entire environments with the push of a button, integrating systems such as AV, lighting, shading, security, BMS and HVAC to provide greater comfort, convenience and security. All of our products are designed and built to work together as a complete system, enabling you to monitor, manage and control everything from one platform.
 
Our products are backed by more than 90 fully-staffed offices that provide 24 x 7 x 365 sales, technical, and training support across the globe. In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia. Discover Crestron by visiting www.crestron.com.