Alliances
Sharing know-how, building networks, and taking responsibility. There are many good reasons to enter into an alliance. Looking beyond our own horizons inspires us. We appreciate the value of mutual exchange – both in technical and social terms and for the benefit of all: our customers, our employees and our environment.
Our alliances and memberships
C2PA
Contributor Member
The Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) addresses the prevalence of misleading information online through the development of technical standards for certifying the source of media content. C2PA is a Joint Development Foundation project, formed through an alliance between Adobe, Arm, Intel, Microsoft and Truepic.
Charta der Vielfalt
Signatory
Mutual respect, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, religion and nationality are the building blocks of G&L. Our inclusive culture has been making our working life more creative and productive for many years. As a signatory to the "Charta der Vielfalt", we are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company.
CAI
Member
The Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) at Adobe is a community of media and technology companies, creatives, academic researchers and many others working to promote adoption of the open C2PA standard for certifying the source of media content serving creators, editors, publishers, media platforms, and consumers.
DASH-IF
Contributing Member
The DASH Industry Forum (DASH-IF) is now part of the SVTA and is dedicated to advancing the DASH streaming format. Being a member of the Forum and participating in the DASH-IF working groups allows us to keep our finger on the pulse of the latest developments in the DASH world. We can furthermore actively shape the future of DASH, ensuring it aligns with the needs and preferences of our customers and the industry as a whole.
Eco Verband
Member
With more than 1000 member companies from more than 70 countries, eco is the largest association of the Internet industry in Europe. Eco has been supporting new technologies and infrastructures since 1995 and represents the interests of its members towards politicians and in international committees. The association is actively involved in numerous initiatives and support projects for a sustainable, responsible and secure digital transformation.
Green Streaming
Associated Project Partner
The Green Streaming project, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, delves into how technically more efficient video streaming can pave the way for a more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable streaming value chain. G&L is collaborating on this project as an Associated Project Partner, focusing on CDN-related issues.
Greening of Streaming
Member
Being environmentally conscious is more important than ever – especially since the demand for global streaming continues to grow and the energy it requires increases. Greening of Streaming is a membership organisation with international reach. We are delighted to help develop joint technical strategies to reduce energy consumption in the streaming industry.
IABM
Silver Member
IABM is the international trade association for broadcast and media technology suppliers. In addition to global networking, activities in the areas of market intelligence, training, technology and trade fairs are available to all members. We especially appreciate how the organisation awards innovation prizes and study programmes that promote the further development of our industry on an international basis.
PLANT-MY-TREE®
Member
Climate protection starts right at your doorstep, and alongside reducing energy consumption, planting trees is a impactful stride towards a greener future. For more than two decades, PLANT-MY-TREE® has been engaged in systemic reforestation efforts, holding TÜV certification and managing over 100 planted areas throughout Germany, complemented by its very own tree nursery.
RadioDNS
Member
RadioDNS is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes the use of open technology standards to enable hybrid radio. Hybrid radio automatically scans through analogue FM, digital radio and internet streaming to provide the best quality source possible. G&L is happy to be part of the RadioDNS ecosystem and to apply operational experience in hybrid radio metadata and IP distribution.
SRT Alliance
Platinum Member
G&L has been a member of the SRT Alliance established by Haivision since its founding in 2017. Their mission is to continuously improve low-latency streaming, meaning video streaming with lowest delay times, through the joint further development of the open source transport protocol SRT (Secure Reliable Transport).
SVTA
Member
The Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA) is the international technical association developing specifications, best practices, software code, guidelines, and other solutions to technical challenges of delivering high-quality streaming video at scale. It was formed to bring consistency to the rapidly evolving industry while influencing the creation of standards through other forums and consortiums. Since summer 2024, the DASH Industry Forum is also part of the SVTA.