The reliability of KVM products and KVM installations is highly important. For this reason, we extensively test our products, and they only leave our company once they meet all our requirements. But what if faults do occur later on during operation? What can be done, for example, if a transmission link, a terminal device, a …
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KVM systems are often the backbone of the control room infrastructures. They are indispensable helpers for flexible access to and operation of computer systems. On top of that, they also optimize processes and working conditions. Beyond this, system security is also an essential aspect – especially when it comes to critical control tasks. A lack …
For years, we’ve been equipping customers in critical environments with our KVM products. Depending on the application, the installations range from simple KVM switches to complex, fully redundant matrix systems. But even though we’ve taken great care in developing every function of these systems, we at G&D believe that extensive testing is essential. In order …
In the detailed article Air Traffic Control in Home-Office?, FoxATM has already looked at whether, in extreme cases such as the current COVID-19 situation, Air Traffic Control from the home office would be possible. Here, we offer further insight into the possibilities available to the industry, and present some alternatives to working from home. The …
In recent years, both iPod and music streaming have significantly changed the way we listen to our favourite songs at home and on the go. Unfortunately, these new ways of consuming music have also led us to accept some noticeable losses in quality. Especially for stationary applications in the professional sector, these quality losses when …
In recent years, IP has become increasingly important in all areas of life. Especially control room applications benefit greatly from the use of IP. Being able to use existing cabling, switches and routers does not only save costs – it also provides flexibility and simplification through central administration. But does this mean that classic KVM …
Sky Germany’s (Sky Deutschland) new broadcasting and production centre Sky Sport HQ in Unterföhring near Munich is considered one of the most modern sports broadcasting centres in Europe. Here the station produces numerous live sports broadcasts. Thanks to a sophisticated concept and state-of-the-art technology, Sky Sport HQ has quickly become Sky Germany’s flagship TV broadcasting …
Admittedly, the term »interoperability« sounds rather cumbersome. And yet it still plays an important role in connection with our devices and applications, which means that different systems can be operated in a way that is anything but cumbersome. But what exactly does interoperability mean? And how do we implement it at G&D? These are the …
The conurbation between German cities Duisburg, Dortmund and Muenster is one of Europe’s most densely populated areas. Without thinking much about it, five million people in this area use water every day and rely on a well-functioning wastewater disposal system. For more than 100 years, two German water management associations called Emschergenossenschaft and Lippeverband (EGLV) …
At this year’s IBC in Amsterdam we will again present some of our new product highlights. Two of these highlights will be the GPIO function and the GPIO-Changer-PS/2. But what does GPIO actually mean and how does the broadcast industry benefit from our new developments? What does GPIO mean? GPIO stands for „general purpose input/output“ …