Many legacy control rooms still operate on outdated designs from the 1980s and 1990s—optimized for equipment, not people. Today’s control room must do more than house hardware; it must support the humans who run critical operations under pressure.

Black Box is leading the shift to operator-first environments that address ergonomic, cognitive, and environmental challenges through intelligent KVM, data-driven design, and seamless control interfaces.

Modern control rooms should think, adapt, and work like their operators do—enabling situational awareness, streamlined workflows, and split-second decision-making. This white paper explores how to move beyond legacy constraints and build smarter, safer, and more efficient control spaces.

Download this white paper to explore:

  • The evolution of control room design from hardware-focused to human-centric
  • How poor ergonomics and outdated layouts increase risk and reduce efficiency
  • The role of intelligent KVM and virtualized systems in modern control rooms
  • Environmental optimization through smart sensors and real-time data
  • How Emerald® IP KVM and DESKVUE reduce cognitive load and improve response time
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