Adobe Flash is a cross-browser software plugin that has been widely used for displaying rich digital media and web applications, including web distribution, interactive kiosks, and industrial touch panels. Analog Way uses Adobe Flash for some versions of “web RCS” control software.
The decision to end support for Flash was made by Adobe due to the diminished usage of the technology and the availability of newer solutions such as HTML5 that adhere to open standards.
Adobe will fully end its support for Flash on December 31, 2020. Popular browsers have begun to alert users of this upcoming event. Currently, these browsers allow you to access Flash content on a case-by-case basis by manually approving it, but even that option is going to disappear by the end of 2020. Exactly when that will happen depends on the browser you’re using, as they’ve all announced different timeframes for removing Flash support, but if everything goes according to plan, any Flash content will be largely inaccessible by the end of 2020.
The user interface used to control the VIO 4K image processor as well as the entire LiveCore™ product line is based on Flash technology (Web RCS). This means these products are directly affected by the decision to end support for Flash. All the other Analog Way products don’t use the Flash technology at all and therefore are not affected by this change.
The Midra products RCS utilizes Adobe AIR and not affected by the end of Flash support. AIR technology will continue to be supported after end of 2020 (but managed by HARMAN) https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2019/05/30/the-future-of-adobe-air.html
No, the VIO 4K and the LiveCore series are fully supported by Analog Way and will continue to be fully supported in the future.
If you are using the VIO 4K or any of the LiveCore™ live presentation switchers, Analog Way has specifically created a ‘custom browser’ to provide specific access to Analog Way devices based on Flash technology, and only these. This browser named AW Browser, is available both for Windows and Mac OS and can be downloaded directly on the Analog Way web site or using the download link below:
Once installed on your computer, you can use the AW Browser application to connect your VIO 4K or LiveCore processor as you previously did with popular web browsers.
If you are using any of the affected products but utilize the Vertige or Shotbox control panel, AW Toolbox application, or programmed control system such as Crestron, AMX, Extron, or others to control the device and do not require access to the Web RCS, no action is required to continue operation. The device will continue to operate, as only the Web RCS GUI interface is affected.
These risks do not apply when using AW Browser as this is not a regular browser that allows you to browse the Internet. On the contrary, AW Browser rejects access to named URLs and restricts access to local IP addresses only. In addition, AW Browser systematically blocks pages that contain Flash modules except those developed, signed, and certified by Analog Way.
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