German independent cinema chain Kinowelt will deploy GDC Technology’s Cinema Automation CA 2.0 automation to fully automate its cinema operations while significantly reducing the cost associated with booth operations. Kinowelt will also be utilizing GDC’s Central Management Enterprise Software CMS-3000, a comprehensive web-based solution to manage screenings across an entire cinema circuit from its headquarters.
Like many independent cinemas throughout Europe, Kinowelt has traditionally worked with a basic theatre management system and library server, having to ingest content screen by screen – a laborious task when large amounts of content are played daily. Upgrading with GDC’s software solutions will see a rapid increase in efficiency and flexibility of content movement across sites and within screens in each location.
The upgrade strategy involves the replacement of legacy media servers with the GDC SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block, along with Centralized Playback Server Series SCL live-streaming library server, Quality Management System and the Power Management Adapter PMA-2000. The initial deployment will be undertaken by leading German Integrator, Vandors GmbH, which will also provide ongoing technical services for the duration of the deployment.
“We are delighted that Kinowelt recognizes that GDC technology will provide them with a reliable solution to improve their operations and lower operating costs. We are proud to be delivering these projects in partnership with GDC in Germany, working together to spread this cutting-edge technology in the region,” said René Wagner, director of Vandors.
“Kinowelt is committed to providing our guests with a cutting-edge entertainment experience, including a large choice of movies and content,” said Bianca Krippendorf, managing director at Kinowelt. “We rely on our vendor partners, such as GDC to provide innovative technologies to help deliver our vision. GDC’s CA2.0 and enterprise software were selected for its user-friendly user interface and GDC’s growing reputation for providing outstanding technical and customer services, along with the ease of operation and labor-savings.”
“The deployment of our technology will provide Kinowelt with industry-leading capabilities, solving operational issues with automation designed for today’s, and tomorrow’s digital cinema operations. Independent cinemas make up a vast amount of the screens in Europe and at GDC, we believe that cinemas of all sizes should be able to benefit from the latest and most advanced technologies to streamline operations, save costs and deliver the best experience to their customers,” said Adam MacDonald, European sales manager, GDC Digital Cinema Technology Europe, SL.