"SDIG is singularly committed to improving HiQnet System Architect on every criteria at every opportunity," Holladay says. "We regularly examine the user experience, the performance engine and hardware integration and we religiously seek out new ways to improve each. With version 2.3, our base of 30,000 registered HiQnet users will see advances in the look and feel of the software, the speed and efficiency of the software and operational functionality."
HiQnet System Architect version 2.3 includes an improved Custom Panel Designer and as a result, makes it easier for integration professionals to create customised control interfaces. Harman also says that improvements to the underlying design engine mean that System Architect version 2.3 doesn't just look better - it's also faster. Performance for meter controls is also improved so panel designers have greater versatility to monitor larger numbers of devices simultaneously.
Also new in version 2.3 is a simplified access control configuration interface. This tool makes it easier to set up multiple user rights by providing a more immediate focus on the users, rather than the devices in the system. The redesigned interface will particularly enhance the setup for when System Architect is used as the day-to-day operator's audio system control application with the Kiosk Mode feature launched previously in September of this year.
"When HiQnet was introduced it was truly revolutionary," Holladay continues. "But today we seek to ensure it's evolutionary in the sense that considers and incorporates developments in the network world, the software domain, the AV hardware manufacturing sector - within Harman and increasingly with non-Harman entities - and, of course, the systems integration community. We're satisfied that HiQnet System Architect version 2.3 is comprehensive, cutting-edge and very useful."
(Jim Evans)
