On April 7th, we welcomed State Councillor Jan Fries, Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science, and Martin Schulze, Head of the Environmental Business Office at RKW Bremen, to our location at Bremen Airport. During a company visit, they learned about our work at the interface of IT services and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Our Managing Director, Harald Rossol, explained to the guests, among other things, the airspace mapping for our Bremen UAS control center as a future U-Space Service Provider . Furthermore, he discussed our long-standing approach to Green IT and sustainable data centers – a topic that has been with us since the beginning and which we have consistently transferred to aviation.

During his visit, State Councillor Jan Fries emphasized the importance of companies like brm IT & Aerospace for the sustainable transformation of Bremen's economy: Here, they don't just talk, they take action. Especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), practical solutions are being developed that bring climate and economic interests together.

As a member of the Bremen Environmental Partnership for Businesses, we have a long-standing partnership with RKW Bremen. Together with RKW, we already laid important groundwork in developing the foundations for the Blue Angel ecolabel for data centers.

We thank State Councillor Jan Fries and Martin Schulze for their visit and the valuable exchange.

The full report on the company visit can be found on the website of the Partnership Environment Business .

Our managing directors, Harald and Markus Rossol, are in Düsseldorf today with a delegation from Bremen to attend XPONENTIAL Europe 2026. From March 24 to 26, the international community for autonomous systems and unmanned technologies will gather there.

In addition to our management team, Andreas Eickhoff from the Senator for Economic Affairs, Ports, and Transformation, Martin Nägele from OptoPrecision GmbH, and Moritz Dartsch from the Bremen Economic Development Agency (WFB) are also on site from Bremen.

We were already represented at XPONENTIAL Europe last year, including at the BMDV’s 1st Roundtable on Advanced Air Mobility. The trade show has established itself as a key venue for discussions on U-Space, UAS integration, and advanced air mobility—topics that we, as a future U-Space service provider and organizer of Drone Days, deal with on a daily basis. 

We look forward to fruitful discussions and new ideas from Düsseldorf—and will incorporate them into our preparations for Drone Days 2026, taking place August 26–28 at Bremen Airport and Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield.

Last year's Future Conference "Sustainable Success: SMEs with a Future" in Bremen posed the crucial question: How can sustainability become a competitive advantage?

Harald Rossol used b.r.m. as an example to show that the answer lies in a simple principle: "Efficiency means achieving the same result with significantly reduced resources." In the data center, this means up to 60% lower energy costs, achieved through the consistent use of server virtualization based on the principle of system avoidance and intelligent hot/cold aisle containment, which prevents temperature mixing.

Sustainability in aviation

We also apply this sustainable approach to our work in unmanned aviation. With our U-Space Real-World Laboratory North-West Germany and the UAS Control Center in Bremen, we are developing forward-looking solutions for the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems into airspace. Drones are already being used in environmental protection, offshore logistics, and infrastructure monitoring, and they are more efficient and resource-friendly than conventional methods. Whether it's IT services or UAS technology, our approach remains the same: "sustainable, reliable, and clear as North German weather."

The conference confirmed that companies that combine environmental responsibility with economic success and innovation are the winners of tomorrow.

In today's digital world, the IT security of corporate data and digital business assets is of paramount importance and has a highlighted relevance. The new SonicWall Cyber Threat Report 2024 offers revealing insights into the current cyber security and IT security situation that every company should be aware of. As one of the leading regional IT service providers in Bremen, b.r.m. IT & Aerospace offers customized solutions to master these challenges. We specialize in IT service, IT security and green IT.

Strong growth in cyber threats

The new report from SonicWall shows an alarming growth in digital threats. Cases of malware, encrypted threats and cryptojacking attacks are on the rise. The rapid 659% increase in cryptojacking is particularly critical. These findings underline the need for a robust and professional IT security strategy for companies.

Customized IT service for companies in Bremen

At b.r.m. IT & Aerospace, we are convinced that every company has individual security needs and benefits from a customized IT service. Our experts use the latest findings and modern technologies to develop security measures tailored to your needs. This enables us to protect your company - today and tomorrow. Offensive measures are the best defense. With proactive monitoring and threat intelligence, we can identify threats before they can cause damage.

Cyber Threat Report underlines the relevance of professional IT service

The findings of the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report 2024 highlight the need for a strong IT service. As a professional company with over 30 years of experience, b.r.m. IT & Aerospace is ready to support you and your company with first-class IT service and customized security solutions. Please contact our managing director Harald Rossol to find out more about our IT service in Bremen. You can reach us by phone at +49 421 34 14 94 and by e-mail at brm@brm.de.

The path to certification in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 "Information security, cyber security and data protection - Information security management systems - Requirements" is arduous and time-consuming. The first hurdles have already been successfully overcome and the first audit successfully completed.

The further certification steps will take place in the course of Q2-Q3/2024.

Following the successful recertification of the EcoStep 5.1 certification for our integrated management system in February of this year, we are rounding off our future activities as a USSP (U-Space Service Provider) with ISO/IEC 27001 as a whole.

Mr. Marius Ammermann will be happy to provide you with further information. You can reach us by phone at +49 421 34 14 94 and by e-mail at brm@brm.de.

b.r.m. IT & Aerospace GmbH was again awarded the prestigious EcoStep certificate on February 23, 2024, making it the first company with a management system for a U-Space Service Provider (USSP), a certification that combines the most important standard requirements of ISO standards 9001, 14001 and 45001. This is another milestone and very special moment for us and underlines our commitment to the field of unmanned aviation. This multiple certification recognizes our approach to quality, environmental protection and health and safety at work.

U-Space Service Provider (USSP)

As a U-Space Service Provider (USSP), b.r.m. IT & Aerospace will play a decisive role in the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The EcoStep certification demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards in quality, environmental management and occupational safety. Furthermore, this award confirms our daily work to develop innovative and safe solutions in the field of UAS and USSP. The management system of b.r.m. IT & Aerospace was the first company to be certified for the U-Space Service Provider (USSP) sector.

EcoStep - More than just a certificate

We were awarded the EcoStep certificate for a management system that verifies internationally recognized ISO standards in the areas of quality management, environmental management and occupational health and safety. An audit was carried out by GUT Zertifizierungsgesellschaft für Managementsysteme mbH. With this award, we prove that the use of innovative technologies and responsibility and sustainability are compatible and not mutually exclusive.

UAS opportunities with b.r.m. IT & Aerospace

The opportunities for unmanned aviation are enormous. Please contact us to find out more about the possibilities of UAS, USSP and advanced air mobility. As a certified aviation company, our experts around our managing directors Mr. Harald Rossol and Mr. Markus Rossol will advise and support you in your case. You can reach us by telephone on +49 421 34 14 94 and by e-mail at brm@brm.de.

A sunny "Moin" from Niedersachsen Aviation Day! Today, Thursday, 07.09.2023, the 4th Niedersachsen Aviation Day will take place in Hildesheim. We are looking forward to exciting specialist presentations and insights into manned and unmanned aviation.

After the welcome by Stefan Schröder, Niedersachsen Aviation, and the host AutoGyro, represented by Mr. Gerald Speich, an extensive program will take place. As part of the series of lectures, our Managing Director Harald Rossol will talk about the advantages and current developments of the "Hatten-UAS" test center and its possibilities. Further highlights can be found in the program.

When it comes to energy saving and environmental friendliness, green IT seems to be the best and most proven solution for the time being. This rethink has resulted from rising energy prices and growing environmental awareness. However, even before this time, there were pioneers who were particularly concerned with the topic of energy saving and environmental friendliness.

What is the difference?

A data center emits an extreme amount of heat and often has to be cooled with air conditioning systems, for example. The electricity used for this is not only very expensive, but also unsustainable in terms of resources. In addition, the ecological footprint swells and is in turn very harmful to the environment.

In order to minimize and solve these problems, clever minds have developed the Green IT operating concept. In addition, many websites provide helpful tips for optimizing and saving resources. Bremen entrepreneur Harald Rossol was one of the first in Germany to successfully apply green IT. In addition, his company b.r.m. can save around 60% of energy costs without any loss of performance thanks to its certified data center, which also has a positive impact on customers. His hardware and software optimizations have helped him and his company to win a number of awards and a high reputation in the IT industry.

Green IT at b.r.m.

The new operating concept is standard for b.r.m. standard. In addition to numerous other optimizations in the data center, Green IT has proven to be a successful and certified concept. The environmentally friendly and GDPR-compliant data center has been available to b.r.m. customers for years. The waste heat from the data center is used to heat and cool offices.

B.r.m. is a pioneer of green IT, which is consciously and as sustainably as possible committed to energy efficiency, the environment and the conservation of resources.

NAT and PAT technology is used to replace an Internet Protocol address (IP address) with IP data packets. But what exactly is it, how does it work and how secure is this solution?

What is NAT?

Network Address Translation (NAT) acts as a translation of an IP address used in one network into another IP address used in a different network. It converts a public IP address into several private IP addresses. Each outgoing connection is read with an IP address and port number. The NAT can then use the specified port number to assign incoming data to a local station. However, this assignment is only valid for a short time.

A distinction is also made between source NAT (SNAT) and destination NAT (DNAT). With a SNAT, the source address is exchanged, which is typical for private Internet access. However, a destination NAT (DNAT) is used to change the destination of an IP packet. The DNAT is usually used to change a public IP of an Internet connection to a private IP address of a server in the private subnet. SNAT and DNAT can be used individually or together for an IP packet.

What is PAT?

Port address translation enables several devices in a local area network (LAN) to be mapped to a single public IP address. This technology is therefore an extension of NAT. In this way, many IP addresses are saved. PATs are used in most home networks.

How safe is this technology?

In terms of IT security, there are few security concerns with NAT. As the end devices are hidden behind a router, i.e. in a private network, from the public Internet, the systems cannot be reached from the Internet. A direct Internet connection is only required when the end devices establish a connection. Although this technology cannot replace a fully-fledged firewall or packet filter, the protection is comparable to a rudimentary firewall.

If you have any questions about more detailed information on these techniques, the b.r.m. staff will be happy to help. You can also read more on this website.

Compliance with the DSGVO and GDPR is more important than ever in the age of the internet. They are the basic rules of data protection and data security. They also form the basis of transparent handling, which is intended to limit the misuse of data.

What is the GDPR?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) originates from the European Union and provides rules for the processing of personal data. The regulation must be applied if data is stored or is to be stored in a file system during processing.  

These apply throughout the EU in both the private and public sectors. This means that every company that processes personal data must comply with the GDPR. This also applies to natural and legal persons, as well as to companies working on behalf of a third party.

What does GDPR stand for?

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) forms the new legal framework of the European Union. The regulation defines exactly how personal data may be collected and processed.

Since May 2018, these regulations have applied to all organizations based in the EU that process personal data. It also applies to all organizations worldwide that process the data of EU citizens.

DSGVO and GDPR at b.r.m.

The Bremen-based IT service provider b.r.m. is known for its GDPR-compliant data center. In addition, b.r.m. has strengthened its security through several parameters. From technical and organizational measures (TOM) to security analyses and risk assessments, business ressource management is ideally positioned.

In addition, Harald Rossol and Thorsten Brendel from b.r.m. are engaged as company data protection officers. They are experts in data protection and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.