What IHSE does

IHSE GmbH is a German manufacturer of proprietary KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and switching solutions, headquartered in Oberteuringen with a US subsidiary in Cranbury, New Jersey. The company designs, produces, and sells under the Draco brand family a portfolio that includes point-to-point KVM extenders (supporting DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI video formats over Cat X or fiber cabling up to 10 km), modular matrix switches (Draco tera enterprise and flex, with 8 to 576 non-blocking ports), IP-based remote access products (Draco SIRA), and complementary accessories such as converters, repeaters, CWDM multiplexers, and the Draco System Designer online configuration tool. Its technical differentiation is anchored in a long-standing development partnership with Fraunhofer IIS, integrating the proprietary Lici codec and JPEG XS FPGA IP core to deliver visually lossless, zero-frame-drop video at up to 5K60 with full 10-bit 4:4:4 color depth.

The company monetizes almost exclusively through direct enterprise hardware sales of custom-configured KVM systems, supplemented by a global channel of regional distribution partners, certified system integrators, and technology partners, with pricing provided on a quote basis under multi-year contracts. Customers are concentrated in mission-critical verticals where 24/7 reliability is non-negotiable, including broadcast and post-production, air traffic control and airports, government and defense, industrial and corporate control rooms, maritime and offshore, healthcare, transportation, and emerging segments such as smart cities, semiconductor fabrication, and esports. Notable deployments include BBC Wales (576-port Draco tera), Game Creek Video, NEP Australia, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Fraport, Sydney Trains, Royal Caribbean, St George's Hospital, Vienna Hospital Association, and DEA Deutsche Erdoel. The company operates as IHSE GmbH (German parent) with a wholly-owned US subsidiary, employs 51-100 people, and holds Common Criteria EAL4+, IEC 60945, and TEMPEST certifications that are decisive purchasing criteria in defense, maritime, and classified government environments.

Name

IHSE

Legal name

IHSE GmbH

Website

https://ihse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IHSE is a German manufacturer of proprietary KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and switching systems, serving mission-critical operations across broadcast, air traffic, government, defense, healthcare, industrial, maritime, and emerging smart-city and semiconductor control rooms globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

KVM Extension and Switching Systems

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

KVM Switches & Peripheral Sharing Devices (HDACAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hardware Encoders & Transcoders (Appliances, FPGA/ASIC) (MPAHAHAB)

Keywords

• KVM extension
• KVM matrix switching
• Video extension systems
• Broadcast control room
• Mission-critical infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberteuringen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. KVM Hardware Sales: IHSE generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary KVM hardware including extenders, matrix switches, converters, and accessories. Products are sold as complete systems with various configuration options including Cat X and fiber connectivity, with pricing based on port count, video format support, and redundancy features.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IHSE develops and manufactures proprietary KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and switching products under the Draco brand family, including point-to-point extenders, modular matrix switches, IP-based remote access solutions, and supporting software. Products enable operators to access remotely-located computers over Cat X or fiber cabling (up to 10km+) with visually lossless video quality and instant, zero-latency switching for mission-critical 24/7 operations.

Product overview

IHSE is a German technology manufacturer offering a comprehensive KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) product portfolio consisting of proprietary extenders, matrix switches, IP KVM solutions, converters, and software tools. The product line centers on the Draco vario series of KVM extenders (including DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort variants with standard and ultra versions) and Draco tera enterprise/flex matrix switches for switching between multiple computers. The ecosystem includes Draco SIRA IP KVM solutions for remote access, the Draco System Designer configuration tool, Tera Web Control software, add-on modules for audio/data, and chassis/accessories. Products support Cat X and fiber cabling with maximum transmission ranges up to 10km over single-mode fiber, and integrate the Fraunhofer IIS Lici® codec for visually lossless video compression in ultra variants. The portfolio is designed for mission-critical applications in broadcast, air traffic control, government, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Draco: Product brand family for KVM extenders and switches including Draco vario, Draco tera, Draco SIRA, Draco XStreme product lines.

Products and services

• Draco tera enterprise Large-scale enterprise KVM matrix switch for mission-critical installations with modular design supporting 8 to 576 non-blocking ports, enabling instant switching between multiple source computers and user workstations.
• Draco tera flex Flexible KVM matrix switch with modular design for customizable port configurations in various installations, including smaller flex-port configurations.
• Draco vario DVI (Series 474) KVM extender enabling long-distance extension of DVI and VGA computer video with USB-HID connection for keyboard, mouse and peripheral devices over Cat X or fiber cables up to 10km.
• Draco vario ultra DVI (Series 494) High-performance DVI/VGA KVM extender with integrated Fraunhofer Lici codec supporting upscaling to 1080p or 1920x1200, compatible with all Draco extenders and matrix switches.
• Draco vario Dual-Head/Dual-Link (Series 482) Dual-monitor KVM extender enabling connection of two DVI monitors over single Cat X or fiber cable, with Dual Link variant supporting 4K@30Hz resolution.
• Draco vario HDMI (Series 481) HDMI KVM extender for high-resolution HDMI video signals including 3D formats and digital audio, supporting Full HD and 2K resolutions with lockable HDMI port.
• Draco vario ultra HDMI 4K30 (Series 491) HDMI KVM extender with integrated Fraunhofer IIS Lici codec enabling perfect quality transmission up to 4K@30Hz with 3D format and audio support.
• Draco vario ultra HDMI 2.0 with HDCP (Series 495) Advanced HDMI 2.0 KVM extender supporting 4K resolutions up to 4096x2160@60Hz with Deep Color (10-bit, 4:2:2) and HDCP 2.2 support.
• Draco vario DisplayPort 1.1 (Series 483) DisplayPort KVM extender supporting up to 4K DCI (4096x2160) resolution in single-head mode or dual 1920x1200 displays in dual-head mode with embedded audio.
• Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.1 (Series 493) Visually lossless DisplayPort KVM extender with no frame drops and low-latency mode, supporting 4K30 single-head or dual 1920x1200 displays.
• Draco vario ultra DisplayPort 1.2 / MST (Series 490) High-performance DisplayPort 1.2 KVM extender supporting 5K resolutions (5120x2160@50Hz) with 10-bit color depth and 4:4:4 sampling using Fraunhofer IIS Lici codec.
• Draco vario SDI KVM extender supporting SDI video signals for broadcast and professional video applications.
• Draco vario KVMA Isolated Secure Extender Common Criteria EAL4+ certified KVM extender for security-related applications with anti-tampering measures and optional redundant data link.
• Draco XStreme DisplayPort Next-generation DisplayPort KVM extender technology in the Draco XStreme product series featuring enhanced performance specifications.
• Draco Multiview 4K60 Dual-head KVM switch displaying up to four single-head or dual-head inputs onto two 4K displays with picture-in-picture, quad-screen and individual layout modes.
• Draco U-Switch Desktop KVM switch providing interactive control of multiple source computers simultaneously using a single keyboard and mouse.
• Draco DisplayPort KVM Switch DisplayPort-based KVM switch for DisplayPort source computers.
• Draco SIRA CPU IP gateway bringing virtual machines into KVM environment with video sharing capability for physical and virtual computer integration.
• Draco tera IP Gateway Secure IP gateway providing connectivity between KVM matrices across multiple buildings and LAN access to KVM systems.
• Draco SIRA CON Secure remote access to KVM over WAN using web browser or dedicated hardware client, enabling IP-based remote KVM connectivity.
• Draco SIRA User Station Hardware decoder enabling highly secure remote access to remote PCs and servers via encrypted TCP/IP streams.
• Tera Web Control Web-based software for visually managing KVM system connections and applying preset configurations to multiple workstations.
• Draco System Designer Free online KVM system configuration tool enabling visualization, automatic configuration checking, and quotation generation for IHSE KVM projects.
• ICRON USB 2.0 Ranger 23xx USB 2.0 extension solution enabling transparent USB device extension over Cat X or fiber for KVM applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero-latency switching with no screen freezes or artifacts during source transitions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fraunhofer IIScoreTechnology or IntegrationIHSE cooperates with Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) for usage of the Lici video codec enabling visually lossless video transmission at high resolutions with no frame drops. Additionally, IHSE has a cooperation with Fraunhofer for JPEG XS codec usage to improve performance and usability for high resolution content in KVM applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IHSE_NEWS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/IHSEGmbH
• Facebookfacebook.com/IHSE.GmbH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ihse-gmbh

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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