gekartel AG
gekartel AG is a Dresden-based digital system house founded in 1998, specialising in fire-protection-optimised industrial touch displays and end-to-end digital signage solutions for the housing/real estate, retail POS, public-sector, and healthcare verticals. The company is the world's first manufacturer to achieve VdS 6024 certification across a full range of digital signage display sizes (22" to 75"), enabling compliant deployment in escape routes and fire-sensitive environments. Operating as a full-service provider, gekartel covers hardware assembly, proprietary CMS software, interface development, content management, and ongoing support — all 'Made in Germany' from its Dresden headquarters.
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gekartel's portfolio divides into three pillars:
- Fire-Protection Hardware: VdS 6024-certified, A1-classified industrial-grade touch tablets and monitors in 10", 22", 32", 43", 55", and 75" sizes, featuring the integrated E-Bulb® self-extinguishing device (by JOB Group), running Android, Windows, or Linux — suitable for escape routes, stairwells, KRITIS environments, clinics, and schools. Touchscreen fire-protection monitors with HDMI input available in 32"–75". KRITIS-hardened Android models with LAN-mode IEEE 802.1X PEAP launched in 2025.
- Digital Signage Solutions: Digitale Haustafel® (digital tenant notice/building directory board for housing cooperatives and property managers); digital info boards and kiosk systems for public institutions, education, and healthcare; interactive POS product advisory and configurator kiosk systems for retail and brand manufacturers; digital process optimisation systems for corporate and industrial environments (employee information, wayfinding, visitor management, digital reception).
- Software & Services: Proprietary GKT-Kiosk (application/kiosk CMS) and GKT-Remote (device management/remote monitoring) software; custom API/interface development; content creation and management; remote monitoring and statistical usage reporting; modular service and support contracts.
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