The frame rate, often referred to as FPS (frames per second), plays a decisive role in the quality of video content. It determines how smoothly the movements in your videos are perceived. Sometimes it may be necessary to convert the frame rate, for example if video content is to be adapted for different platforms or …
In an increasingly connected world, where digital technologies infiltrate every aspect of our lives, cybersecurity has become a vital concern for businesses and government institutions. In the face of ever-growing threats from cyber-attacks, the European Union has developed the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS-2) to strengthen the resilience and security of critical infrastructure and …
Network security has taken on a central role, especially in critical control rooms such as air traffic control and broadcast, media and ITC. They require the highest levels of reliability and security to do their job. A single security incident could not only cause considerable financial losses, but also endanger people’s lives. Therefore, solid precautions …
In 1941, engineer Konrad Zuse presented the Z3 (Zuse 3) in his workshop in Berlin. This invention, the world’s first functional, fully automatic, and programmable computer, was unjustly overlooked at the time. Today, on his birthday, we reflect on Zuse’s revolutionary invention and its impact on information technology. About Konrad Zuse Konrad Zuse was born …
Our new workplace module with multi-viewing functionality addresses the challenges of demanding process and information control environments. The use of the DynamicWorkplace-CON not only significantly reduces the physical workload of users, but also optimizes response times for critical decisions. With this significant expansion of our portfolio, we are responding to the ever-increasing complexity in control …
At first glance, Paderborn¹ may seem an unexpected counterpart to today’s Silicon Valley, yet in the mid-20th century, North Rhine-Westphalia had its own IT and economic icon: Heinz Nixdorf. From humble beginnings, Heinz Nixdorf developed his company based in Paderborn into a pioneer in computer technology. At the same time, his commitment to education, infrastructure, …
Herman Hollerith – a name that many people may not be as familiar with as Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. However, Hollerith actually laid the foundation for the development and commercialization of data processing with his invention of an electromechanical evaluation machine at the end of the 19th century. His perforated card machine allowed large …
Linus Torvalds had a lasting impact on the world of software engineering with his visionary idea of developing an operating system based on open and freely accessible source code. The open-source license of “Linux” enabled developers worldwide to access, improve and extend the code. This collaborative approach has not only made “Linux” one of the …
Elke Marcus, a valued and long-standing employee, retired after an impressive 33 years at G&D. Her journey with us began five years after the company was founded in 1985, when G&D’s focus was still on developing products for software training. Over three decades, she experienced and contributed to the growth of the company in her …
After around 15 years as managing director, Roland Ollek hands over the position as CEO to Thorsten Lipp. Uwe Milde, previously Head of Development, is also appointed to the management board as CTO alongside CFO Nils Strauch. Guntermann & Drunck GmbH (G&D) based in Siegen, Germany, realigns the executive management. Roland Ollek leaves the company …