Scene Double
Scene Double Limited is a UK specialist distributor and integrator of high-performance KVM extension and matrix switching solutions, operating as sole UK partner for IHSE and KVM-TEC. It serves broadcasting, defence, air traffic control, healthcare, maritime, and data centre customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersBorehamwood, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scene Double does
Scene Double Limited is a UK-based specialist distributor, systems integrator and manufacturer of high-performance KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and matrix switching solutions, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The company holds sole UK channel rights for IHSE's proprietary Draco range (German-engineered KVM matrix switches and digital extenders) and for KVM-TEC's KVM-over-IP portfolio (acquired by IHSE), and is a long-standing UK partner for Icron Technologies' USB extension products. Scene Double also designs and manufactures its own proprietary analogue KVM extenders (SD-VUE and SDBX) through its associated UK contract electronics manufacturer, Printed Systems Ltd (PSL) in Hertfordshire, providing vertical integration unusual for a small distributor.
The product portfolio spans enterprise KVM matrix switches supporting up to 576 ports (Draco Tera Enterprise, Flex and Compact), modular digital extenders with hot-swap sub-rack modules (Draco Vario, Vario Ultra, Vario Secure, Vario XS, XStreme), KVM-over-IP gateways and applications (Draco SIRA, Tera IP Gateway, CON App), and a full Icron USB extension line. Technical differentiators include the Lici video codec co-developed with Fraunhofer IIS for HD/UHD transmission with no perceivable delay, SecureCore architecture isolating the matrix from TCP/IP networks, 30-bit Deep Colour transmission, and Common Criteria EAL4+ / NATO NIAPC certification on the Secure KVM line. End customers include global broadcasters and post-production houses (Deluxe Media, Scrub, Abbey Road Studios, NEP, Game Creek Video), government and defence (NATO), air traffic control, healthcare (St George's Hospital cardiac catheter labs), maritime (Royal Caribbean Symphony/Harmony of the Seas, Alfred Wegener Institute's Polarstern), education (Royal Academy of Music) and motorsport (Riedel for race control).
The business operates a bespoke, consultative enterprise sales motion with no online commerce channel. All projects are quote-based with tailored configurations, supported by a fully-equipped demo suite at the Borehamwood HQ, free post-delivery technical training, and tiered warranty (12 months for Scene Double/Icron products, 24 months for IHSE). Revenue streams comprise hardware sales, attached professional services/training, and ongoing technical support and warranty, typically structured as multi-year contracts. The company is privately held with no external institutional investment, has no parent or subsidiaries, and serves primarily UK customers with international reach through project deployments rather than a formal overseas sales build-out.
Scene Double firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scene Double
- Legal name
- Scene Double Limited
- Website
- https://scene-double.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Scene Double Limited is a UK specialist distributor and integrator of high-performance KVM extension and matrix switching solutions, operating as sole UK partner for IHSE and KVM-TEC. It serves broadcasting, defence, air traffic control, healthcare, maritime, and data centre customers.
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- akta.pro rank
Scene Double industry classification
Industry- Product category
- KVM Signal Management Hardware
- NAICS
- Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- KVM Switches & Peripheral Sharing Devices (HDACAHAI)
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Where Scene Double is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Borehamwood
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Scene Double business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- KVM Hardware Products: Sale of specialized KVM extenders, matrix switches, and USB extension devices including IHSE Draco Tera, Draco Vario, Draco Ultra, Icron USB extenders, and proprietary analogue extenders manufactured in-house.
- Professional Services - Technical Training: Comprehensive technical training provided post-delivery for key users in fully-equipped demo suite. Training is offered free of charge as part of the customer engagement.
- Technical Support and Warranty Services: Technical support services including product diagnostics, troubleshooting, and warranty coverage (12 months for Scene Double/Icron products, 24 months for IHSE products, Return to Base).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Bespoke project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Scene Double product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scene Double designs, distributes, and manufactures high-performance KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and matrix switching hardware. It sells IHSE's proprietary Draco Tera matrix switches, Draco Vario/Vario Ultra digital extenders, KVM-TEC KVM-over-IP products, Icron USB extenders, and its own proprietary SD-VUE and SDBX analogue KVM extenders. The company provides consultative sales, free post-delivery technical training, warranty support, and integration services primarily to UK enterprises in mission-critical sectors.
Product overview
Scene Double is a UK-based specialist provider of high-performance KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and switching solutions for mission-critical environments. The portfolio comprises two main technology types: Proprietary KVM from IHSE (Draco Tera matrix switches, Draco Vario/Ultra extenders) and KVM-over-IP solutions from KVM-TEC (now part of IHSE), along with USB extension technology from Icron Technologies. Scene Double also manufactures its own proprietary SD-VUE and SDBX analogue KVM extenders through its Printed Systems Ltd manufacturing facility. The product architecture is modular: KVM matrix switches (Draco Tera Enterprise/Flex/Compact/U-Switch) provide many-to-many switching for multiple users accessing multiple computers; digital KVM extenders (Draco Vario, Vario Ultra, Vario Secure, Vario XS) provide point-to-point signal extension; KVM-over-IP extenders enable network-based access; USB extenders (Icron Ranger, Spectra, Raven, Starling) provide USB-only extension; and analogue extenders (SD-VUE, SDBX) offer legacy connectivity. All products support various video standards including VGA, DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, and SDI.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- IHSE Draco Tera KVM Matrix Switches Enterprise-grade KVM matrix switches providing instant switching of HD and 4K video, USB 3.0, and 3G-SDI signals across many users and many computers. Includes Draco Tera Enterprise (up to 576 ports), Draco Tera Compact (up to 80 ports), Draco Tera Flex (16-160 ports, 1/2/4U), and Draco U-Switch (up to 8 connections with mouse-driven multi-screen control). Features SNMPv3, LDAPS, encrypted communication, SNMP/SYSLOG monitoring, redundant controllers, and hot-swap.
- IHSE Draco Digital KVM Extenders Modular chassis-based digital KVM extender family supporting all computer video standards with hot-swap modules and up to six dual-head extenders fitting in 1RU. Includes Draco Vario (general-purpose modular extenders), Draco Vario Ultra (high-performance using the Lici codec from Fraunhofer IIS for HD/UHD with no perceivable delay), Draco Vario XS (compact variant), Draco Vario Secure KVM (CC EAL4+ certified, NATO NIAPC listed, total signal isolation for HDMI/DisplayPort up to 4K), and Draco XStreme (extreme-environment use).
- KVM over IP Extenders KVM-over-IP solutions from IHSE for secure and flexible remote access across IT infrastructure, including Draco SIRA (secure KVM-over-IP), Draco Tera IP Gateway (IP gateway bridging multiple KVM matrices), and Draco CON App (application for IP-based KVM control). Delivers high quality video, USB, audio and control signals over standard IP networks for multi-site operations, control rooms, data centres, and broadcast.
- Icron USB Extenders USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 extension devices from Icron Technologies using patented ExtremeUSB technology, including Icron USB 2.0 Ranger, Icron USB 3.0 Spectra, Icron USB 3-2-1 Raven (multi-port, CAT6a/7 up to 100m or fibre 200m with Ethernet pass-through), Icron USB 3-2-1 Starling (active cable replacement for Spectra 3001-15), and combined Icron KVM extender (video + USB extension).
- Scene Double Analogue KVM Extenders (SD-VUE and SDBX) Proprietary UK-manufactured analogue KVM extenders extending VGA video and USB (HID) or PS/2 connections over CATx cabling, designed for mission-critical environments. SD-VUE extends VGA video and USB (HID); SDBX supports PS/2 connections alongside video extension. Manufactured in-house through Printed Systems Ltd.
- Draco MultiView4K60 Multiviewer KVM multiviewer for DisplayPort signals up to 4K60, providing real-time display of up to four video signals on one or two monitors with picture-in-picture function. Compatible with Draco Vario extenders and switches; features redundant power supply and SNMP monitoring.
- Multi-Signal Video Interface Converters Video interface converters from IHSE enabling connection of legacy equipment to modern KVM systems, supporting signal format conversion across multiple video standards for system integration.
- Tera Web Control Software Web-based control interface for Draco Tera KVM matrix switch systems, enabling browser-based configuration, monitoring and switching without dedicated client software.
- Data Centre Solutions Broader data centre infrastructure solutions expanding beyond KVM to include data centre optimisation, server consolidation and management services for enterprise customers.
- KVM System Accessories Cabling, power supplies, and rack mount kits manufactured by Scene Double, IHSE, or Icron for KVM system installation and expansion.
Quantifiable outcome
- Supports KVM matrix switches up to 576 ports with true non-blocking performance
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Companies that use Scene Double
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Scene Double technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Scene Double partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.
- IHSEcoreIHSE is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of KVM technology, based in Germany. Scene Double is the sole UK partner for IHSE products including Draco Tera matrix switches, Draco Vario extenders, and Draco Ultra high-performance extenders. IHSE products are designed for 24/7, 365 days per year continuous operational requirements in mission-critical environments.
- Icron TechnologiescoreIcron Technologies (now part of Maxim Integrated) is the gold standard for USB extension devices, providing the ExtremeUSB technology used in Scene Double's USB extender products. Long-standing UK partner offering USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 extenders with patented ExtremeUSB extension technology.
- KVM-TECcoreKVM-TEC develops and distributes flexible, high-security KVM-over-IP solutions (KVMoIP) for extending and switching computer signals over standard IP protocol. Founded in 2006, KVM-TEC was acquired by IHSE and Scene Double became sole UK partner through this acquisition, enabling provision of both proprietary and IP-based KVM solutions.
- Printed Systems Ltd (PSL)coreScene Double's director is a major shareholder in Printed Systems Ltd (PSL), a UK contract electronics manufacturer located north of London in Hertfordshire. PSL provides Scene Double's proprietary analogue KVM extenders (SD-VUE and SDBX) and handles manufacturing for OEM clients across multiple industry sectors including security, medical, broadcasting, and military.
- EVSstrategicEVS is the world leader in production of live slow-motion replay and instant highlights for broadcast. IHSE and EVS have a technology partnership to enhance LIVE production workflows for the EVS XT series server and XFile3 gateway. IHSE engineers incorporated features into Draco Tera firmware to streamline interface to EVS devices.
- Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS)strategicCollaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits to develop the Lici (Lightweight Image) video codec for efficient HD and UHD video transmission in Draco Ultra KVM extenders. The codec provides unprecedented video quality with imperceptible transmission delay.
- EyevisstrategicEyevis partnered with IHSE to develop the Draco OPS extender module, constructed to the OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) standard. The module enables displays with compatible OPS slots to act as monitors for Draco Tera KVM matrix switches.
- Riedel CommunicationsstrategicRiedel selected IHSE KVM technology for motorsport race management and control applications due to reliability, redundancy capability, low transmission latency, instant switching performance, and modularity for rapid reconfiguration at different race circuits.
- WeeeCare B2B Compliance SchememinorScene Double is a member of the WeeeCare B2B Compliance Scheme for WEEE Directive compliance, with Environment Agency Producer Registration Number WEE/AD0003ZR.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Scene Double competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ATEN International: Broad-line manufacturer of KVM switches, extenders, and connectivity peripherals for enterprise and SMB. Overlaps with Scene Double's Icron USB extender and Draco extender range but at lower price points and broader distribution.
- Black Box: Global provider of IT infrastructure including KVM switches, extenders, and AV solutions. Overlaps significantly with Scene Double's portfolio but operates at much greater scale across multiple geographies and product categories.
- Raritan (Legrand): Established manufacturer of KVM switches, intelligent PDUs, and data centre infrastructure under Legrand. Comparable to Scene Double's Draco Tera enterprise matrix line and increasingly to its data centre solutions push.
- Matrox Video: Provides KVM extenders, multiviewers, and broadcast workflow products that overlap with Scene Double's Draco MultiView and broadcast offerings, particularly in OB-truck and control room environments.
Direct peers
- Adder Technology: UK-based direct competitor designing and manufacturing IP-based and proprietary KVM extenders, switches, and matrix solutions for broadcast, command-and-control, and enterprise markets. Most direct UK competitor to Scene Double's portfolio.
- IHSE: German manufacturer of the Draco KVM matrix switches and extenders that Scene Double distributes. Directly comparable as the technology originator whose products Scene Double sells, and a competitor for end-customer mindshare in mission-critical KVM.
- Thinklogical (Belden): US manufacturer of high-performance KVM matrix switches and fibre-optic extenders for government, defence, and broadcast — directly comparable to IHSE's Draco Tera and Draco Vario Ultra lines distributed by Scene Double.
- KVM-TEC: Austrian KVM-over-IP specialist (now owned by IHSE) whose UK distribution Scene Double took on in 2020. Direct overlap on IP-based KVM extension and switching products.
- Guntermann & Drunck: German KVM specialist offering matrix switches and extenders for broadcast, control room, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to IHSE/Scene Double's mission-critical, proprietary-KVM positioning.
Others
- Icron Technologies (Analog Devices): Supplier of the ExtremeUSB and USB extension technology that Scene Double distributes. Adjacent technology partner rather than competitor, but its product line is also sold through other channels globally.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance6 records
Scene Double financial estimates
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Scene Double leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Scene Double funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Scene Double M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Scene Double
What does Scene Double do?
Scene Double designs, distributes, and manufactures high-performance KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension and matrix switching hardware. It sells IHSE's proprietary Draco Tera matrix switches, Draco Vario/Vario Ultra digital extenders, KVM-TEC KVM-over-IP products, Icron USB extenders, and its own proprietary SD-VUE and SDBX analogue KVM extenders. The company provides consultative sales, free post-delivery technical training, warranty support, and integration services primarily to UK enterprises in mission-critical sectors.
Is Scene Double a public or private company?
Scene Double is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Scene Double founded?
Scene Double was founded in 1998. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Scene Double based?
Scene Double is headquartered in Borehamwood, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Scene Double make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. KVM Hardware Products are the primary driver. The others are professional Services - Technical Training and technical Support and Warranty Services.
Who are Scene Double's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ATEN International, Black Box, Raritan (Legrand) and Matrox Video. Direct peers are Adder Technology, IHSE, Thinklogical (Belden), KVM-TEC and Guntermann & Drunck. Icron Technologies (Analog Devices) is listed as an others.
Does Scene Double have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scene Double.
What industry is Scene Double in?
Scene Double's product category is KVM Signal Management Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAHAI, KVM Switches & Peripheral Sharing Devices. Its NAICS code is 334118 and its SIC code is 3576.