GEUTEBRUCK GmbH News

 Geutebruck new logistic team includes new recruit Torsten Schmid and fellow team member Norbert Herzer     Geutebruck now has a specialist sales and development team dedicated to the logistics industry. Key manager for this vertical market is a new recruit Torsten Schmid (44). His 20 years experience in the logistics industry is already informing the activity of fellow team member Norbert Herzer (40) who has responsibility for developing industry-specific solutions.A software dev...

Video surveillance systems can be used in a variety of ways within the mining industry The development of specialised, integrated video security systems for specific environments has vastly increased the benefits they deliver to users. However, the mining industry has considerable scope for exploiting the more sophisticated functions provided by integrated systems with data mining techniques which have added significant value in other business environments. In this article Jan de Be...

Geutebruck's new ‘+' generation of business enterprise systems use omnibrid technology to support all current compression algorithms and standards - H.264, H264CCTV, MPEG4CCTV, M JPEG and ONVIF compliance - as well as audio recording, for analogue and IP cameras. With the latest Windows 7 embedded operating system, and many new features in the GSCView display software, this new generation of acclaimed GeViScope and re-porter products offers intuitive user interfaces, additional functi...

In 2010 practically the entire Geutebruck video security product range was awarded official Russian ‘OIT' certification confirming its suitability for use in nuclear power stations and other nuclear facilities.  This testing and certification of physical security and safety products for use in the Russian nuclear industry is carried out by the Interdisciplinary Special Training Centre (ISTC) in Obninsk.  Part of Rosatom, the national atomic energy corporation, this institution pr...

 Geutebruck Southern Africa is seeking system integrator partners for Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and other countries Geutebruck now has a new African subsidiary, Geutebruck Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd based in Meyersdal near Johannesburg in South Africa.  Managed by Charles Volschenk, who has returned to his native land after a spell as Geutebruck's international sales director, this is now the sales office for sub-Saharan Africa and will provide technical support for local partners acros...

G-WalknView is a streaming application enabling live streams and recorded images from Geutebruck's DVRsGeutebruck, the German video system manufacturer has hit on an idea for improving the functionality of its systems by adopting and adapting what mobile device manufacturers are doing. It has opened an online store to sell certificated software applications or ‘apps' which add value for its system-users. The new GStore is set to incentivise innovation by enabling outside software developer...

The new re_porter-IP/SE, an entry-level IP serverAt ‘Security' Geutebruck is showcasing the new re_porter-IP/SE, an entry-level IP server; the GeViScope-AS/R, a new high performance GeViScope-based video analysis platform; as well as a new independent SD card ‘Nano DVR' facility for their IP video sources VIPCAM-DN101/PX and CAM2IP. But perhaps the most significant development on their stand is the new generation of software for GeViStore and GeViScope platforms. Its new ‘Omnir...

Joachim Platten is the new Sales Director at GeutebruckJoachim Platten recently took up the post of Sales Director at Geutebruck, the privately owned video security system producer which is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary. Platten, 51, an economics graduate with 25 years experience in sales and marketing in the domestic appliance and food service industry, sees his main tasks as relating to the company's increasing international activity. To support strong growth he intends to ex...

In 2009 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) upgraded facilities at the International Special Training Center in Obninsk in the Russian Federation. This centre is where operators and inspectors of physical protection systems at nuclear facilities all over the former Soviet Union and other IAEA member states receive practical training and where newly developed equipment is tested and approved for use in the Russian nuclear industry.To enable training on combating attack, sabotage and the...

Katharina Geutebrück, Managing Director and daughter of the company's founderGeutebruck GmbH, the German video security system producer is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. From a garage-based mail order enterprise on the banks of the River Rhine, Geutebruck developed first into a CCTV manufacturer with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation, then into a digital video security company with an international reputation for quality. Now, having developed IT skills to levels usua...

Basler IP cameras will integrate with GEUTEBRUCK's GeViScope and re_porter server and recording systemsBasler Vision Technologies has teamed with GEUTEBRUCK, one of the world's leading manufacturers of video security systems, to integrate Basler IP cameras with GEUTEBRUCK's GeViScope and re_porter server and recording systems. The GeViScope and re_porter systems allow storage and transmission of digital video signals from all Basler IP camera models, including both standard and day/night models...

Germany has a total of 330 road tunnels, and as a consequence of a long-term partnership between Geutebruck GmbH and Goldfunk GmbH more than 40 of them have been made safer by using Geutebruck video systems.  Every year the ADAC, Germany's (and Europe's) largest automobile club carries out pan-European tunnel surveys and awards marks for safety.  Tunnels equipped by Goldfunk with Geutebruck systems have had podium positions three times in recent years.  In 2004 the Berg Block tunn...

In a fully equipped operating theatre at the German Heart Institute in Berlin trainee surgeons, anaesthetists and cardio-technicians practise open-heart surgery on a sophisticated dummy.  A Geutebruck hybrid recorder stores video, audio and theatre equipment data, while streaming it in real time to the trainer in the control room and to fellow students in a lecture theatre.  With a special medical torso, complete with beating heart and simulated responses to different drug treatments a...

Koen Pelle has been involved with CCTV for nearly 20 years, both as an end-user and as a system integratorKoen Pelle has recently joined Geutebruck in the newly created role of country manager for the Netherlands. Pelle (44), who has qualifications in marketing and project design, has been involved with CCTV for nearly 20 years, both as an end-user and as a system integrator. Having worked for one of Geutebruck's sales partners in the Netherlands since 1998, he is already very familiar with his...

Geutebruck has demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing security software solutionsBack in 2008 when Geutebruck achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, it had already demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing software solutions and in designing and implementing networking infrastructure solutions. In January 2010, following more specialist training for staff, and the submission of references from satisfied customers whose video security systems were produced using the Microsoft &lsq...

 'Hyper-V' virtualisation allows Geutebruck to generate multiple virtual servers on a single piece of hardwareBack in 2008 when Geutebruck achieved Microsoft Gold Partner status, it had already demonstrated exceptional expertise in producing software solutions and in designing and implementing networking infrastructure solutions.  In January 2010, following more specialist training for staff, and the submission of references from satisfied customers whose video security systems were pr...

Today a CCTV system is considered as an essential facility for any commercial or industrial area.  For several decades analogue CCTV systems had a successful track record of securing assets.  More recently, as digital technologies found their way into every corner of life, CCTV system suppliers have also changed their approach to solution design by adding IP systems to their product ranges.  This has provided many new options but it has also generated many new considerations for c...

 Sony will unveil its range of SD and HD technology for video software vendors at Intersec Dubai 2010Sony will reinforce its commitment to HD at INTERSEC Dubai 2010. With a stand displaying its growing range of HD video security technology, it will demonstrate how leading ISVs are taking advantage of its HD innovation. Two HD models and four SD models in Sony's PTZ line-up are already supported by several of the leading video management software vendors' products on the market. Those p...

If it is to ensure fair play for all its guests, the fulfilment of its legal obligations as well as its continued existence as a business, a casino has to provide security in all areas of its operation.  This means providing security behind the scenes as well as front of house: for instance to protect staff who handle large sums in chips or cash, inside and outside business hours, as well as those who deal with guests.  So it is no surprise that continuous, seamless video monitoring is...

  The GeViScope-IP/SE Geutebruck's top selling boxed NVRIn a market where traditional CCTV system manufacturers claim that only they can provide optimum tailor-made solutions because of their specialist security knowledge and experience; and where new IP-video companies counter with the argument that their IT skills are what really counts for the future, how do buyers choose?Many purchasers of enterprise class hardware turn to Geutebruck - a security manufacturer of 40 years standing a...

In November 2009 Geutebruck opened a new office and showroom in ViennaIn November 2009, Geutebruck opened a new office and showroom on the edge of Vienna. Managed by Helmut Matzner, Geutebruck area manager for Austria and chairman of the video working party in the Austrian security association (VSÖ), the new facilities are primarily intended for the benefit of the Austrian market but will also provide a venue for training and sales presentations for Eastern European customers. Besides...

'A safe digital product for use in British and European courts of law'  LGC Forensics has certificated the Geutebruck re_porter digital CCTV system as being ‘a safe digital product for use in British and European courts of law.' With its recent acquisition of Kalagate, LGC Forensics has replaced Kalagate as the official certification authority for evidential quality video equipment. In stringent testing re_porter was found to meet all the necessary criteria for picture quality an...

Integrated systems solution - The future proof option Does the key to a successful long-term investment in security systems reside in integration? Patric Meyer, SDK support manager, Geutebruck answers 'yes'.If you are only interested in a stand-alone CCTV system for screening and recording video - full stop - then this article is probably not for you. However, most CCTV users these days want much more for their money. Many want their video surveillance system to communicate wi...

 The Dusseldorf fire and rescue service installed new integrated video and intercom-over-IP solutionThe Düsseldorf fire and rescue service replaced its ten-year old video and intercom systems with a new integrated video- and intercom-over-IP solution from manufacturers Geutebruck and Schneider Intercom (also known as Commend International).  The system links twelve fire stations via the existing municipal IP network and serves two functions.  Some of the cameras mon...

  Katharina Geutebrück (right) receives the ‘Top AREVA Supplier' award from Areva chairman and president Anne LauvergeonThe accolade of ‘Top AREVA Supplier' was recently bestowed on video security specialist Geutebruck at a ceremony in Berlin.  The French energy technology giant's award program promotes good supplier relationships by bestowing top supplier status on companies who meet its performance criteria in 25 categories.  These include quality, competit...

The Düsseldorf fire and rescue service replaced its ten-year old video and intercom systems with a new integrated video- and intercom-over-IP solution from manufacturers Geutebruck and Schneider Intercom (also known as Commend International).  The system links twelve fire stations via the existing municipal IP network and serves two functions.  Some of the cameras monitor the emergency call points outside the fire stations which the public can use to raise the...

Having already suffered break-ins, thefts, graffiti and broken windows, an extremely expensive flood was the final straw. The management of a multi-school campus in Tarp, north Germany decided enough was enough. Rather than continue funding refits and repairs it was decided to invest in prevention and detection. The 600,000 euro bill for the complete refurbishment of a building which followed a weekend when stop taps were purposely left full-on, made the cost of electronic security for...

Following a security upgrade in 2008, German embassy staff in Moscow now live in a residential compound protected by a Geutebruck CCTV system. Renovated to European standards between 1996 and 2001, the embassy accommodation in Soviet-style tower blocks in the south east of the Russian capital is usually reserved for its own staff, but vacant flats are also let to German business people on a temporary basis. The German school and the German kindergarten are also located within the compound, as ar...

Since early 2007 Dutch newspaper publisher PCM has occupied a light, spacious and transparent building made largely of glass. It shares the 33,000 square metre INIT building on Oostenburgereiland in Amsterdam with a variety of other companies. Divided by wide ‘streets', the overall impression produced is of an indoor town, complete with its own parking garage as well as large outdoor car park. Additional security for PCM staff is provided by an IP-based CCTV system designed by local s...

Geutebruck continues to grow at home and abroad in spite of global economic downturn Despite the world economic downturn German video security specialist Geutebruck is continuing to grow at home and abroad. In Germany, Geutebruck has just expanded its domestic sales force, opened two more regional sales offices in Hessen and Bavaria, and increased its sales support staff accordingly. Geutebru?ck France has been achieving unprecedented sales of late and has opened a new o...