Overview
Audio Visual Distributors (AVD) partners with leading AV manufacturers to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for critical infrastructure. Our collaboration with AVPro Edge brings the power of MXnet 10G—an IP-native, zero-latency video distribution platform—to command and control environments where every frame matters.
This case study examines how Utah’s Department of Transportation leveraged MXnet 10G to create a state-of-the-art Traffic Operations Center that monitors over 1,700 traffic cameras across Utah’s highways.
About Utah DOT Traffic Operations Center
The Utah Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations Center in Salt Lake City serves as the nerve center for statewide traffic management. Operating 24/7, the facility coordinates incident response, manages traffic flow, and ensures the safety of millions of motorists annually. The center required a video distribution system capable of handling massive data throughput while maintaining frame-accurate synchronisation across multiple display surfaces.
The Challenge
Utah DOT faced several critical operational requirements:
- Scale – Managing 1,700+ traffic camera feeds with instant access to any source
- Reliability – Zero downtime tolerance for a 24/7 operation monitoring critical infrastructure
- Latency – Real-time decision-making demanded zero-latency video transmission
- Flexibility – Operators needed to route any camera feed to any display instantly
- Security – TAA compliance and network-level safeguards for government operations
The legacy system struggled with scalability limitations, and copper-based infrastructure couldn’t support the distances required across the facility.
The Solution: MXnet 10G Platform
| Application | MXnet Components | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Video Distribution Backbone | MXnet Encoders/Decoders | Uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 over 10GbE network |
| LED Video Walls (3x) | MXnet Video Wall Processors | Genlock synchronisation, bezel compensation |
| Operator Workstations | MXnet KVM Transceivers | Converged AV/USB/control over single IP connection |
| System Management | Mentor Control Platform | Role-based access, proactive diagnostics, API integration |
AVD supplied the complete MXnet ecosystem with fiber infrastructure supporting runs up to 30km, ensuring reliable connectivity across the expansive facility.
Key Outcomes
✔ Instant Access to Statewide Coverage Operators can pull any of the 1,700+ camera feeds to any display within milliseconds, enabling rapid incident response.
✔ 100% Uptime Since Installation Redundant paths and proactive diagnostics have eliminated system downtime, critical for 24/7 operations.
✔ Simplified Operations The Mentor platform unified all routing, diagnostics, and video wall management into a single interface, reducing operator training time by 60%.
✔ Future-Proof Scalability IP-native architecture allows seamless addition of new cameras and displays without infrastructure overhaul.
Implementation & Support
AVD’s engineering team collaborated with Utah DOT to design a phased migration strategy, ensuring zero disruption to ongoing operations. Our local support ensures same-day response for critical issues, with comprehensive spare parts inventory maintained on-site.
“MXnet gives us the flexibility and reliability we need to keep Utah moving. We can instantly access any camera in the state, and the system hasn’t gone down once since installation.” — Traffic Operations Manager, Utah DOT
Conclusion
The Utah DOT Traffic Operations Center demonstrates how MXnet 10G delivers the performance, reliability, and scalability demanded by mission-critical command centers. From traffic management to emergency operations, MXnet provides the video backbone that decision-makers depend on.
Interested in implementing MXnet 10G in your command center? Contact AVD’s solutions team for a consultation and site assessment.
