DigitalMedia is the technology that manages and distributes all digital content. DM was the first solution to respond to the impending analogue sunset, ensuring that HD audio, video and computer signals go where they’re intended, without compromising quality or impact. In a few short years, DM has become the with 50,000 switchers installed and tens of thousands of completed installations and customers to date. The success of DigitalMedia wouldn’t have been possible without partners like Whitlock.

“It’s a proud day in the history of Crestron,” says Crestron executive vice president Randy Klein.

“Reaching the 50,000th installation milestone recognizes our dedication to engineering excellence.”

The U.S. Army needed a digital solution for their training facilities across the country and called on trusted dealer, Whitlock to provide the solution. DM was selected because it is the only proven digital solution that accepts both analogue and digital signals and meets the stringent security and reliability requirements of the U.S. Army. Whitlock’s partnership with Crestron and extensive knowledge of the DigitalMedia line has been instrumental in the integrator’s growth and success. Whitlock has been able to put more than 130 employees through certified technical training programs, and has significantly increased its technical awareness and expertise with regards to digital systems integration.

“Our partnership with Crestron was fundamental in creating the new digital standard for the U.S. Army,” says Whitlock chief executive Doug Hall.

“DigitalMedia provides the digital infrastructure for the U.S. Army training command, ensuring that our military is receiving the best possible training using the latest technology.”

“As with any installation of this scale, a multitude of components were necessary to create a seamless solution,” adds Crestron director of Federal Government Markets Landon Lovett.

“DigitalMedia features a full line of matrix switchers, transmitters and wall plates, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI, DSP input cards, and receivers with built-in power amplifiers. The native solution means that you don’t have to worry about mixing and matching other components. Our products work together seamlessly.”

Whitlock has worked closely with Crestron for more than twenty years. It was one of the first integrators to adopt and champion the DM product line, which addresses the challenges of the digital AV era. Whitlock installs DM in military and government facilities, as well as corporate and education facilities. The integrator has truly embraced and invested in DM, implementing hundreds of DigitalMedia systems for their clients. It is only fitting that the DM supporter marks the success of DigitalMedia with the installation of the 50,000th switcher.