ATEN International

Founded in 1979, the Chinese company ATEN specializes in computer switching solutions for information technology. The list of products produced by ATEN consists of hundreds of computer switching products covering the entire range of KVM solutions - from entry-level products to products designed for powerful enterprises.

History

2020: Collaboration with Zyxel Networks

On September 28, 2020, Zyxel Networks announced the availability for its switches of the Network AV functionality developed jointly with ATEN, which optimizes the implementation of AV systems based on these switches. More details here.

According to the company, Zyxel Networks entered into a partnership agreement with ATEN, a supplier of information technology solutions for audio/video transmission. The partnership between the two companies will ensure close integration of the network system architecture and full compatibility and reliability of the entire AV-over-IP solution.

2016

Annual sales - more than $40 million

With annual sales of more than $40 million in the Americas (data as of April 2016), ATEN is a manufacturer of innovative technologies aimed at corporate and home consumers.

Connectivity and Management Solutions

Specializing in providing secure access and technology sharing from any remote branch office, system enhancements, network troubleshooting even at the BIOS level and management solutions with the highest degree of protection from centralized remote centers, ATEN produces innovative solutions for network connectivity, professional Audio/Video and clean energy for consumers, small/home offices (SOHO), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs), and corporate customers.

According to the information for 2016, ATEN Technology produces a range of products such as KVM Switches, Remote Control Solutions, USB Periphery, Communication Devices, Matrix Video Switches, splitters, extenders, Control System, PDU units. (KVM Switches, Remote Management Solutions, USB Peripherals, Data Communication, Video Matrix Switches, Splitters, Extenders, Control System, PDUs.)

With a research and development system, R&D centers located in Taiwan and Canada, ATEN continues to add to the growing portfolio of more than 320 products and 600 patents and applications for connectivity, accessibility, exchange and peripheral management.

One of the main advantages of ATEN is the production of specialized integrated circuits (ASIC). Developed by the company, these chips allowed ATEN to provide customers with the capabilities and benefits available only in their products: such as reliability, compatibility, value, performance, as well as functionality and individual sets of functionality.

The range of ATEN video products, from switches and splitters to extenders and transducers, provides customers with many flexible integrated solutions for all video applications.

From specialized vendors who need comprehensive video solutions to installers looking for components for specific A/V installations, ATEN has any products to meet all the professional needs of A/V customers.

The 4th generation ATEN 4K HDMI Matrix Switch products deliver next-generation image quality for HD video, delivering eight million resolution pixels - four times the 1080p. 4K HDMI Matrix Scaler Switch is compatible with the latest two standards with 4K video resolution; 3840 x 2160 and 4096 x 2160 for 4K resolution through four crystal clear displays.

2013: ATEN Enterprise Infrastructure Management Products

According to December 2013, ATEN products for managing enterprise infrastructure are devices for remote access to specialized interfaces, including KVM over IP switches, console servers, controlled power distributors, climate sensors and other modules. All devices operate in a single centralized management system that does not conflict with traditional monitoring systems (CA Spectrum, HP NNM, Tivoli Monitoring and others), but complements them, giving the administrator the opportunity to get access to problematic IT components as quickly as possible to eliminate the failure and its consequences without going to the place of operation of the equipment.

2010

The company's product line for 2010 includes hundreds of computer switching devices, from small USB hubs to powerful KVM switches that allow you to manage thousands of computers. Among ATEN's customers, there are both large companies operating around the world, as well as small and medium-sized businesses and ambitious users.