At this year’s Airspace World, Knuerr, Voxtronic, and IHSE will jointly present a fully integrated solution for mission-critical control rooms in the aviation sector. The partnership combines ergonomic workspace solutions, high-performance KVM technology, and reliable voice communication into a unified environment designed to improve operational reliability, coordination and scalability in safety-critical aviation settings.

As aviation stakeholders face growing demands to modernize systems, enable remote and distributed operations, and ensure continuous availability, integrated control room environments are becoming essential. The joint solution addresses these requirements by unifying key operational technologies into a coordinated platform.

Improving Efficiency and Reliability in ATC Environments

The setup enables controllers and operators to manage complex operations with greater efficiency. It provides real-time access to critical applications, seamless communication across teams, and optimized working conditions which are key factors for maintaining safety and continuity in air traffic management.

By aligning workspace design, IT access, and communication systems, the solution delivers:

• Reliable, uninterrupted communication between tower, ground services, security and maintenance
• Centralized, latency-free control of critical IT systems
• Ergonomically optimized workstations to enhance operator focus and efficiency
• High system availability through redundant and scalable architectures

Unlike traditional setups with loosely connected subsystems, the integrated solution offers a consistent architecture across all operational layers. This reduces integration effort while improving system performance and usability.

A Comprehensive Approach to Modern Control Rooms

The solution combines three core technology domains:

Knuerr GmbH contributes decades of expertise in designing and implementing ergonomic control room environments. Its modular workstation systems are specifically engineered for 24/7 mission-critical operations, providing optimal working conditions for air traffic controllers, operators, and emergency personnel.

IHSE complements this physical infrastructure with high-performance KVM systems that enable secure, latency-free, and flexible access to centralized IT systems. By relocating computers to protected server rooms, operators can control mission-critical applications remotely in real time without signal loss and with maximum operational reliability.

Voxtronic completes the solution with IP-based voice communication and recording technology. The Conex platform ensures uninterrupted “air-to-ground” and “ground-to-ground” communication, while Voxlog securely records all interactions, ensuring full transparency and traceability in critical situations.

Applications from Tower to APOC

The integrated solution supports a wide range of use cases, including air traffic control (ACC, APP, tower, and remote tower), airport operations centers (APOC), security operations centers (SOC), and emergency management environments. It enables reliable, transparent collaboration across teams, particularly in complex or time-critical situations.

With increasing adoption of remote tower concepts and ongoing digitization, the platform provides a scalable foundation for next-generation control room infrastructures.

“As the demands on modern control rooms continue to grow, operators require solutions that deliver not only performance and reliability but also flexibility and scalability. The partnership between Knuerr, Voxtronic, and IHSE addresses exactly these needs with a future-proof, fully integrated approach,” says Mark Hempel, Head of Product Management, IHSE GmbH.

Experience the Solution Live at Airspace World

Visitors and exhibitors at Airspace World can experience the integrated solution firsthand at booth H1-A72. The joint presentation will feature real-world use cases, live demonstrations, and expert discussions addressing the specific needs of ATC, ATM, and airport environments.