Control Rooms, Made easy
Barco CTRL unifies video walls and operator desks in one intuitive system. Built to scale, designed for compliance, trusted in 24/7 environments.
What is Barco CTRL?
Barco CTRL is a secure software platform for mission-critical control rooms. It unifies video walls and operator desks under one intuitive system. With Zero Trust security at its core, CTRL simplifies workflows, scales easily, and protects critical infrastructure.
Built on Three Pillars: Simplicity, Scalability, Security
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Simplicity.
Guided setup wizard for fast deployment. One interface runs both desks and walls with minimal IT support.
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Scalability.
Start small and expand seamlessly. Add desks, walls, or sites with redundancy that keeps everything running.
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Security.
Zero Trust from the ground up. TLS 1.3, hardened appliances, and full audit logs for compliance.
Who It’s Built For
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Utilities & Energy
(grid, oil & gas ops)
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Public Safety
(911, emergency ops)
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Transportation
(rail, traffic, air control)
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Government & Defense
(command centers)
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Security & Surveillance
(SOCs, citywide networks)
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Industrial Control
(process monitoring)
Ready to Explore Barco CTRL?
Tell us a bit about your control room needs and our team will reach out with tailored recommendations.
How It Works
Supports AV, IP cameras, dashboards, and remote desktops in one platform
Role-based access control with Active Directory integration
Open APIs for third-party systems and future-ready use
Redundancy and resilience for uninterrupted uptime
How Barco CTRL Stands Out
| Area | Barco CTRL | Simple Video Wall / Matrix | Other Control Room Products |
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| Setup & Deployment | Quick to set up using a step-by-step guide. One platform controls both desks and video walls. | Can be tricky—requires lots of manual work, cabling, and specialized setup. | Drag-and-drop interface makes setup easy. Modular building blocks simplify installs. |
| Scalability | Starts small, grows easily. Add users, locations, or displays without redesign. | Scaling often means ripping out and replacing expensive hardware. | Grows easily by adding more nodes. Designed for expansion. |
| Security | Built with modern security standards. Includes user access control and logging. | Often lacks strong security. Risk of unauthorized access or data leaks. | Good enterprise security. Supports secure video streams and IT policies. |
| System Integration | Works well with IT systems and security tools. Can connect to identity systems like Active Directory. | Limited or no integration with other software or IT systems. | Built for integration. Works with video management systems, security platforms, etc. |
| User Experience | Operators use one keyboard and mouse for everything. Interface looks the same across the room. | Users often switch between systems and remotes. Interface is inconsistent. | Centralized interface for all screens. Easy for operators to manage. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Secure, software-based platform for control rooms
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Yes, Zero Trust, TLS 1.3, audit logging
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Start small, grow across desks/walls/sites
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Works with AV, dashboards, IP, AD/LDAP, APIs
Ready to Simplify Your Control Room?
At Hillman AV, we design, install, and support mission-critical systems right here in Saskatchewan. As a Barco Partner, we bring proven expertise and direct access to Barco’s highest level of training and support. You get the best of both worlds — global-class technology paired with a local team that knows your industry, your infrastructure, and your community.
Whether you’re modernizing a control center, building new operations, or strengthening security and compliance, our certified team is here to help you get it right the first time.