Welcome To The Age Of Taurus
Lightware is delighted to announce the debut of the Taurus UCX, a universal matrix switcher designed to tackle the common challenges of meeting rooms and collaboration environments. This unique connectivity platform allows users to share their content, switch hosts and control their meeting room easily and intuitively.
The Difference Taurus UCX Can Make
Meetings of the Past
Common AV system issues include limited BYOD options, confusing cables and controls, unresponsive devices, complicated setups, and delays due to troubleshooting, often leading to frustration when systems "just don’t work.
Meetings of the Future
With easy HDMI and USB-C connectivity, quick setup, and automated controls, meetings start without delays, ensuring everything "just works" as it should, simplifying the experience and eliminating technical frustrations.
Access Multiple Video Conference Platforms in One Room
The Taurus UCX allows users to utilize various video conference applications within the collaboration space from Cisco Webex to MS Teams to Zoom, and also makes it easy and intuitive for users to switch between these depending on the needs of their meetings.
During such meetings hosts doesn't need to worry about their laptops going on 'Stand by' anymore since the Taurus extender and the USB-C connectivity keeps the device charged.
We have created a series of videos that provide further insights into our Taurus UCX product line. Watch more videos to learn more about the unique possibilities it provides.
A Plethora of Great Features and Capabilities
- Full HDMI 2.0 compatibility allowing 4K 60Hz 4:4:4 signals
- USB-C Connectivity and Charging up to 100W
- USB 3.1 Gen1 connectivity and Host switching layer
- Analog and Dante/AES67 audio de-embedding
- Simplified and Automated Room Utility Controls
- Enhanced Ethernet Security Features
One Device. Limitless Collaboration. Taurus UCX.
Share & Power Your Device
Connect your device to the Taurus UCX via USB-C to instantly share your screen, transfer data, and charge up to 100W with a single streamlined cable for audio, video, and control.
Switch & Utilize
With Taurus UCX, connect your laptop to use room assets like the USB camera, mics, and speakers. Easily host meetings on any platform while integrating the room's built-in AV tools.
Control & Monitor
Control room features like lights and shades easily with Taurus UCX’s native touch panel. CEC support lets users manage displays through HDMI, and web LDC enables simple browser-based configuration.
Achieving 4K60 Video
Take a deep dive into the technical solutions behind the Taurus UCX’s capabilities to handle 4K60 RGB video signals on the USB-C input ports without sacrificing the possibility to utilize USB peripherals on the same cable.
Built-In Superspeed USB Hub
The new Taurus UCX comes with a built-in superspeed USB hub and superspeed USB host switch, allowing users to connect USB peripherals and switch between different host devices (such as laptops) easier than ever before.
Differences of USB-C Compatible Devices
Not every USB-C device is created equal, and neither are USB-C cables. Different laptops come with different capabilities and features on what is achievable through USB-C, including DisplayPort Alternate mode and charging.
The Perfect Choice for
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Application Examples
Discover versatile deployment options with Taurus UCX, designed to streamline connectivity, control, and content sharing across various AV environments. Whether in meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, or presentation settings, Taurus UCX ensures seamless integration for enhanced efficiency and user experience.
Seamless Device Sharing with ClickShare and Lightware UCX Switchers
Combining ClickShare Conference with Lightware UCX USB and HDMI Switchers enables multiple devices to easily share USB peripherals and displays. In spaces where ClickShare is the default for wireless presentations, Lightware UCX Switchers can automatically configure settings when users need to connect laptops directly to room displays or USB devices, making them an ideal choice for flexible meeting rooms.
Lightware Advanced Room Automation simplifies AV interactions
LARA is a user-friendly software solution that simplifies AV control without requiring complex programming skills, while also allowing experienced programmers to create custom modules. It runs on Taurus UCX and can be easily configured via a web browser, enabling meeting room users to access room controls through a single touch panel.
Taurus: Innovation and Security by Design
Lightware Crypto Core is Lightware's advanced cryptographic module, validated to meet NIST FIPS 140-2 standards, and available in select Taurus UCX variants. Learn more about Lightware Crypto Core and NIST FIPS 140-2 here.
Our Range of Products
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The USB-C Extension of the Future: Here's the new Taurus TPX
In medium and large meeting rooms - seamless integration up to 100 meters.
Introducing Lightware’s Full Featured USB-C Cables
USB-C technology was designed to make signal transmission more convenient and provide users with unprecedented speeds, easy connectivity and useful features.
Latest Case Studies
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Watch Webinars
Join us for this webinar so that we can show you all of the innovations we implemented in Taurus UCX and for the very first time, we are also going to show it to you live!
Choose a topic from the category menu or browse the available webinar sessions below to find the ones you are the most interested in, and don’t forget to stay tuned for our upcoming sessions too.
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