IPC Introduces One Link Keypanels For One Connect Intercom Platform At NAB 2026

IPC, a provider of integrated communication solutions, will make its NAB 2026 Show debut. The company will highlight the newly branded One Connect WebRTC matrix intercom platform including Xander, its AI communications assistant, and unveil One Link and One Link Studio professional grade physical keypanels.

Formerly known as VCOM under the Intracom brand, One Connect has offered soft keypanel and software‑based matrix products for more than 15 years, delivering mission-critical intercom solutions to broadcast and live production environments.

New name, same commitment to excellence
IPC, trusted by the world’s top 50 major banks for mission‑critical voice communications for over 50 years, acquired Intracom in late 2024. The platform now enters its next phase of innovation at NAB with a technology preview of professional‑grade physical keypanels backed by IPC’s global infrastructure, financial-grade security standards, and 24/7 worldwide support. Attendees will be the first to see how IPC is setting a new standard for broadcast communications by building on a proven foundation while expanding the platform with options for advanced deployment flexibility.

Introducing One Link
One Link delivers unparalleled electro‑acoustical echo cancellation and ultra‑loudspeakers and supports Point to Points, Party Lines, Fixed Groups, and IFBs. The keypanel offers unprecedented power, ease of deployment, and industry leading affordability. With smart button technology, users gain the flexibility and convenience of a software-based intercom system while still enjoying the tactile experience many operators prefer. Channels can be accessed through the touchscreen interface or through four programmable physical smart buttons, allowing every user to work in the way that best fits personal workflow and preferences. One Link is available as a compact desktop form factor with VESA mount, ideal for desks, studios, and production trucks, as well as a 1U rackmount version, One Link Studio, that serves as a drop-in replacement for legacy keypanels.

A Platform Built Around Individual Workflows with its own AI
One Connect remains a highly flexible, mission-critical communications platform that is fully adaptable to individual preferences, ensuring reliable, high-performance communications in any environment. The platform supports 100% offline or on premises operation for low latency and secure audio as well as cloud hosted, self-managed communications. For teams that prefer a fully managed experience, IPC offers a turnkey hosting option, eliminating the time-consuming need to maintain servers or infrastructure.

One Connect also includes Xander, the only AI assistant optimized for matrix intercoms. Xander unlocks limitless potential by performing administrative tasks and facilitating system customization and configuration via voice or text commands. Xander also provides users with 24/7/365 tech support.

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