ESG - Command, Control and Information Systems

For almost 50 years, ESG has been a leading German company for the development and integration of IT and electronic systems for armed forces, public authorities, and the aviation, defence and automotive industries worldwide. ESG's logistics services ensure that these systems remain available and efficient when in operation. With a total of 1,600 employees, ESG has its headquarters in Germany and offices across Europe and worldwide.

ESG has considerable expertise in designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex and security-critical IT systems. Our portfolio ranges from command and control systems to solutions for logistic support and crisis management.

Our solutions are always tailored to specific customer requirements and integrated using our holistic approach. We take on responsibility not just for the development of individual modules but also for the complete system integration of specific hardware and software for large projects. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of IT systems.

Command and control systems and network-enabled capabilities

With our sensor-to-shooter expertise, we cover the entire chain of network-enabled capabilities across all levels of command. We have many years of experience in the development and integration of high-performance command and control systems (C2/C3I/C4I). Taking account of joint and combined missions, we ensure the interoperability of our solutions with other systems by participating in multinational programmes such as MIP and ASCA.

Our TARANIS® solution suite provides network-enabled capabilities for military and peace-keeping operations, civil missions and crisis management at all levels of command, right down to single soldiers. These tailored solutions make a significant contribution to improving situational awareness and accelerating decision-making processes.

Flexible battle management system

TARANIS® Battlefield is a highly flexible battle management system used in stationary and mobile command posts, vehicles and by dismounted soldiers. The intuitive user interface makes the system ideal for use in critical combat situations. The system also enhances situational awareness by providing a real-time, role-specific situation picture.

TARANIS® Mobile is a mobile command and control system for networking emergency and rescue forces e.g. police, fire brigades etc., which can be used by individual officers or in mobile and stationary control centres.

TARANIS® Smart is a smartphone app for highly mobile forces, which can be used inconspicuously as a command and control system in public areas.

Crisis management solutions for the defence industry

ESG provides tailored IT solutions to support public security authorities in their crisis management.

TARANIS® CMS is an all hazards crisis management system for use in stationary and mobile crisis centres and also highly mobile crisis management teams. It provides a current, reliable situational picture through the analysis and consolidation of information and supports the decision-making process and coordination of crisis teams.

MESIS NG is a software tool for planning, executing and evaluating crisis management exercises.

IT solutions for logistic support

Our modular suite of IT solutions for logistic support supports key supply chain processes, ranging from the introduction and technical documentation of equipment; the codification of articles, equipment and material; to asset and maintenance management. All of our solutions can be used in conjunction with existing ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and other logistics systems.

N-CORE is the worldwide leading solution for the codification of military material in accordance with the international codification standards of NATO ACodP-1. It is designed for use at National Codification Bureaus in NATO, TIER 2 and TIER 1 countries.

QuILS and APART are solutions for Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) according to ASD Spec S1000D und S2000M. These user-friendly authoring and retrieval systems provide centralised control and decentralised processing for material maintenance.

MDNpro is a web-based material management system for efficient maintenance logistics for complex equipment and systems. It supports centralised and decentralised warehouse concepts and helps to considerably increase material availability.

Simulation and virtual training for the defence industry

We provide comprehensive customer-specific solutions and services for modelling and simulation: from consulting, concepts and studies through the realisation of models and algorithms to the development of simulators, interfaces and complex simulation networks.

In addition, we provide special services in the field of virtual reality (VR) using the simulation framework VBS2™. We provide tailored products to realise your simulation networks and to efficiently use VBS2™ for training, exercises and mission preparation. Our VBS2 product extensions include VBS Remote, a multi-touch user interface which provides training staff with efficient control and operating functionalities on a mobile device.

GeoBroker®: geospatial data management system

GeoBroker is an intelligent, high-performance solution for the archiving, management, retrieval, display and dissemination of all kinds of imagery and geospatial intelligence information. The graphical, web-enabled information system supports more than 60 different data types, including the standardised NATO formats for imagery, elevation data, raster maps, and vector data. Typical applications of GeoBroker are:

• Acquisition, verification and dissemination of geospatial data for public authorities, armed forces and intelligence agencies
• Set up and management of large worldwide geospatial and image archives
• Planning and support of civil and military crisis operations
• Geospatial data preparation for the generation of 2D/3D simulation databases

GeoBroker can be easily customised and tailored to user needs, existing hardware and software environment. It is in operational use at public and military authorities and is the central information system for geospatial data at the Bundeswehr Geoinformation Office.