Flexible, intuitive, dynamic – How our new workplace module with multi-viewing functionality sets new standards

Flexible, intuitive, dynamic – How our new workplace module with multi-viewing functionality sets new standards

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 …

Heinz Nixdorf: How he turned Paderborn into a hub for information technology

Heinz Nixdorf: How he turned Paderborn into a hub for information technology

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, …

When ones and zeros were still holes: Herman Hollerith and the invention of the tabulating machine

When ones and zeros were still holes: Herman Hollerith and the invention of the tabulating machine

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: How he became a pioneer of software development with open-source code – A tribute to his 54th birthday

Linus Torvalds: How he became a pioneer of software development with open-source code – A tribute to his 54th birthday

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 …

Alan Turing: from child prodigy to mathematical legend – a feature on the anniversary of his 111th birthday

Alan Turing: from child prodigy to mathematical legend – a feature on the anniversary of his 111th birthday

Alan Turing was one of the smartest minds of the 20th century. His contributions to mathematics and computer science laid the foundation for the digital world we live in today. Turing’s works in the fields of computability and artificial intelligence, as well as his significant role in deciphering the German enigma codes during World War …

ATC consultant Robert Hamdoun joins G&D

ATC consultant Robert Hamdoun joins G&D

Robert Hamdoun, a highly experienced consultant for Air Traffic Management is now responsible for the development of new business opportunities for our company. As a leading supplier of high-end / secure KVM solutions for mission-critical security control rooms, we’re operating in various industries, among them Air Traffic Control, Industrial Automation, Energy and Supply, Oil and …