Frequentis AG - Experts & Thought Leaders

Andreas Gerstinger has been working as Safety Manager for Frequentis since 2000 and brings extensive experience and outstanding achievements in the field of system safety. He has made a decisive contribution to establishing and spreading the safety culture throughout the entire Frequentis Group and regularly shares his expertise in conference papers, university lectures, and international working groups in the area of safety. This is his first award by the ISSS. Safety-critical systems “It is a great honour for Frequentis for an employee to be receiving an award from the International System Safety Society for the fifth time. This underscores our high level of expertise in the area of safety and shows that it is also highly valued internationally,” says Norbert Haslacher, CEO Frequentis. “Due to our daily work with safety-critical systems, system safety is an essential element of our company culture. Our employees perform excellently in this area, and we are delighted that this is also recognised by experts.” Member of the ISSS For Frequentis, Gabriele Schedl, Director Safety Management, also received this award in 2019. She was also recognised twice as Safety Manager of the Year (2014, 2022), Werner Winkelbauer as Safety Engineer of the Year in 2022. As an international provider of communication and information systems for control centres with safety-critical tasks, Frequentis has been a member of the ISSS since 2000. The international non-profit organisation founded in 1964 in California connects and supports safety experts around the globe. Their members include large businesses, educational institutions, and various prestigious organisations. At its annual conference, which took place in Minneapolis this year, awards are presented in various categories. The International Safety Award recognises people and organisations for outstanding achievements or performance of special service in the advancement of the discipline of system safety in a country other than the USA.

In a landmark achievement to strengthen European security, CNS Solutions & Support, as a member of the Frequentis Group, has announced the completion of the CBRN Reconnaissance and Surveillance System (RSS). In response to evolving threats, the Frequentis Group has developed an innovative data fusion cell (DFC) to integrate sensor and uncrewed systems data, through its incident crisis management (ICM) technology. Innovative data fusion cell (DFC) The DFC serves as a centralised hub, seamlessly integrating information from various sources including sensors and drones, therefore enabling comprehensive analysis and rapid decision-making. "Our DFC has transformed CBRN defence in Europe, empowering military personnel with real-time intelligence to respond swiftly and effectively to emerging threats," Peter Skiczuk, Frequentis Vice President of Defence. Mitigating risks The adoption of state-of-the-art technologies, including drones equipped with sensors and uncrewed robotic vehicles “CNS is dedicated to enhancing CBRN defence technologies. Future phases will focus on readiness for full military deployment, ensuring continued security for European nations," says Stefan Ringsmuth, Managing Director of CNS Solutions & Support GmbH. The adoption of state-of-the-art technologies, including drones equipped with sensors and uncrewed robotic vehicles heralds a new era in CBRN defence. These uncrewed assets swiftly detect and assess hazardous substances, mitigating risks to human personnel. Data fusion and real-time analysis By leveraging data fusion and real-time analysis, commanders gain critical insights to make informed decisions, ensuring the safety of both military personnel and civilians. "Normally, it would take us two hours to achieve this result. With the use of these modern technologies, we can reduce this time to 40 to 45 minutes, and we don’t have to bring soldiers directly to the source of danger, as this is taken over by robots and drones," says Colonel Schlechter, Commander of the CBRN Defence Center/Austria (ÖBH).

Effective 1 August 2024, Marcel Haar will take over the management of Frequentis Germany. He follows Reinhard Grimm, who is responsible for the global ATM Civil business as Executive Vice President. Marcel Haar Born in Vienna, Marcel Haar (39) started at Frequentis in 2016, where he initially built up a marketing organisation for all regions worldwide. As Director of Group Communications & Marketing, he set the course for the digital transformation of Frequentis. Marcel Haar has an impressive track record in developing and implementing growth strategies and has more than 15 years of experience in finance, marketing, and sales.  Marcel's experience From 2009 to 2014, Marcel Haar worked at a US management consultancy From 2009 to 2014, Marcel Haar worked at a US management consultancy, where his positions included Head of Marketing and Key Account Manager for Austria and Eastern Europe. He holds a Bachelor's and Master of Arts (Banking and Financial Services) from the University of Applied Sciences BFI Vienna. Brand awareness “Germany is a strategically important country for Frequentis. It is our goal to further expand our business in Germany in the coming years and to increase our brand awareness. With Marcel Haar, we have a manager who can leverage his profound international experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and business development,” says Norbert Haslacher, CEO of Frequentis. Besides his new role as Managing Director of Frequentis Germany, Marcel Haar will continue to be responsible for Group Communications and Marketing.