Mission-Critical Confidence: Sharp/NEC’s expertise at the heart of modern control rooms

The control room is the nerve centre of critical operations. From traffic management and public safety to national defence and energy supply, there can be no compromise when it comes to reliability and resilience. Behind the scenes, these high-stakes environments demand unwavering performance, seamless integration, and real-time responsiveness. That’s where Sharp/NEC excels, delivering industry-leading technology and expertise to one of the most complex and demanding AV sectors.

Stephen Wair is the dedicated business segment lead for control rooms at Sharp/NEC. With high-level expertise in mission-critical AV environments, Stephen ensures customers benefit from solutions that are not only technically robust but also tailored to the unique demands of control room operations. When reliability and precision matter most, Stephen highlights the core benefits of Sharp/NEC’s technology.

Elevating control room performance

The ability to instantly access and clearly visualise multiple data streams is a fundamental requirement for any control room environment. Operators are frequently working under intense pressure where every second counts and decisions can have critical, real-world consequences. Sharp/NEC understands these demands and delivers tailored display solutions engineered specifically for mission-critical operations. With detail-rich content delivery, seamless system integration, and rock-solid reliability, our technology is purpose-built to support fast, informed decision-making when it matters most.

Supporting the evolution of critical infrastructure

Sharp/NEC’s display solutions are consistently deployed as part of wholly IP network-based installations, particularly in control room environments where scalability, flexibility, and reliability are essential. Designed specifically for mission-critical environments, our systems are built to meet the evolving demands of modern infrastructure. Through our strategic partnership with Hiperwall, customers benefit from highly adaptable visualisation platforms that prioritise security, resilience, and future-readiness.

• Software-driven control: Sharp/NEC’s free control software, NaViSet Administrator, enables centralised monitoring and streamlined management of all connected displays across the network.
• Full IP-based architecture: Unlike traditional hardware-based systems, our networked approach enables seamless 24/7 integration, remote management, and effortless scalability to meet changing operational needs.
• Disaster Recovery readiness: Networked solutions support the setup of remote Disaster Recovery Sites, ensuring operational continuity even in the event of primary site disruption.
• Load Sharing: With a network-based solution, multiple Hiperwall installations can distribute workloads across sites, preventing any single location from becoming overloaded.
• Protecting your investment: With a modular design, Sharp/NEC systems allow for incremental upgrades without costly overhauls, maximising ROI and minimising e-waste.

With Sharp/NEC displays, the InfraServ Wiesbaden power plant in Germany is equipped for the future.

Understanding control room complexity

No two control rooms are alike. At Sharp/NEC, we recognise that every environment comes with its own set of operational demands, constraints, and expectations. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, success depends on close collaboration between our experts, integrators, and end-users. Every system is shaped by the Control Room Operational Procedures (CONOPS), which must accurately reflect real-world workflows and be rigorously followed throughout design and implementation. By aligning technology with human processes, we ensure optimal performance under pressure.

• User-centric approach: We focus on understanding how operators work, especially under stress, so technology complements, rather than complicates, their workflow.
• Adaptive design: Our systems are built to evolve alongside operational needs, offering the flexibility to scale, reconfigure, or upgrade as demands change.
• Reliability first: In mission-critical settings, there’s no room for unproven tech. We provide mature, stable solutions that deliver consistent performance, day in, day out.

Real-World deployments

Sharp/NEC solutions are already at the heart of high-stakes control room environments across Europe and around the world. Due to the sensitive nature of these operations, our involvement is often subject to strict confidentiality, and case studies or public testimonials are rarely appropriate. Nevertheless, the following recent examples highlight how our trusted technology has been deployed to enable secure, reliable, and effective control room performance in transportation, defence and energy sectors.

With extensive sector experience, robust purpose-designed solutions, and an understanding of the needs of mission-critical operations, Sharp/NEC is more than a technology provider, we are a trusted partner in the evolution of control room operations.

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