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Discover how Epicenter’s unified workspace consolidates multiple content sources into one seamless platform, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making for control room operators.

The Hidden Costs of a Fragmented Control Room

You’ve seen it: half a dozen monitors, three PCs humming away, cables everywhere. For control room operators, that mess isn’t a novelty—it’s the daily grind. Every extra screen means:

Neck strain from swivelling.
Lost seconds hunting for the right window.
Heat and noise from stacked workstations.

Too much information. Too many steps. Slower decisions.

Barco OpSpace: A Step Toward Ergonomics

Barco OpSpace tackles visual clutter with a flexible pixel canvas. You can:

Drag and drop feeds from any network.
Build “incident mode” snapshots.
Share layouts across teams, even remote stations.

Great, right? But…

Where OpSpace Falls Short

Proprietary system: locked in, costly upgrades.
Limited AI support: no seamless transcription or summary.
Data lives in vendor servers or locked devices.
Customisation is restricted to built-in layouts.

Operators still juggle vendor lock-in and data concerns. And when you need to tweak, you’re stuck calling support.

Introducing Epicenter’s Unified Workspace

Imagine one software layer that brings your CCTV, logs, transcripts, and office apps together—locally. Epicenter delivers a true unified workspace with:

Local-first architecture: Your data, your control. No cloud lock-in.
Open-source core: Audit, customise, extend.
AI integration: Plug in local or cloud models to summarise transcriptions, spot anomalies, and more.

No more vendor walls. No more fumbling between machines. Just one folder that contains everything.

Key Features That Matter

1. Total Data Ownership

Epicenter stores everything in plain text and SQLite. You own your meeting transcripts, logs, and real-time feeds.
No vendor encryption keys. No hidden APIs.

2. Flexible AI Tools

Whispering: Fast, local transcription. Feed CCTV audio or radio chatter into text in seconds.
OpenCode: Query your codebase, config files, or scripts. Ask questions in natural language.

Combine them. Ask Whispering to transcribe an incident call. Then use OpenCode to pull related sensor logs for context.

3. Customisable Layouts

Drag, drop, resize. Save “monitor sets” for different scenarios:

Routine monitoring.
Incident response.
Remote collaboration.

Switch with a click. It’s your pixel space, not a locked grid.

4. Ergonomic by Design

No more heat-spewing PCs. Epicenter runs on your operator station—or even on a laptop. One window. Zero neck strain.

Side-by-Side: OpSpace vs Epicenter

Capability	Barco OpSpace	Epicenter’s Unified Workspace
Data Ownership	Vendor-controlled	Full local control
AI Transcription	None built-in	Whispering (local/cloud)
Query & Analysis	Limited	OpenCode (natural language queries)
Customisation	Layouts only	Code-level, plugin support
Deployment Cost	High hardware/software fees	Free, open-source, low infra cost
Vendor Lock-in	Yes	No

How It Works in Real Life

Meet Jamie, a control room lead. Here’s her shift:

Morning Brief
– Whispering auto-transcribes the handover call.
– OpenCode extracts last-night’s error logs and performance graphs.
Routine Monitoring
– Jamie loads a saved “day” layout: CCTV, network dashboard, incident tracker.
– All in one unified workspace window.
Incident Response
– Siren! She clicks the “Incident Mode” preset.
– New feeds pop up: sensor data, two-way radio, live maps.
– Within moments, the team is on the same page.
Shift Debrief
– Export transcript and logs.
– Store them in a shared folder—secure, local, encrypted if needed.

Why Knowledge Workers & Tech Teams Love Epicenter

Knowledge Workers: writers, analysts, project managers. One place for notes, data, transcripts.
Developers & Tech Enthusiasts: full access to code, database, and AI hooks.
Global Teams: GDPR-friendly, EU-ready, North America-approved.

Ready to Simplify Your Control Room?

If you’re trading seconds for screen swaps, it’s time for a real unified workspace. Try Epicenter today.
Visit https://epicenter.so and reclaim your data, your time, and your peace of mind.