Linz, December 5, 2023 – Kontron, a pioneering force in IoT technology, announces the signing of a contract exceeding EUR 30m for fiber optic solutions. The new client is a significant player in the telecommunications sector in Germany. Kontron’s Slovenian subsidiary for broadband solutions will support the Telco operator with cutting-edge server systems and software for the operation and optimization of the optical broadband rollout in Germany.

Kontron has introduced its innovative series of Carrier-grade servers, designed to run optical networks for demanding environments. The new technologies used allow for easy upgrades of the network, efficient remote maintenance services, and modifiable data rates of up to 10 Gbps. Within the project scope, Kontron will develop specialized IoT software features, contributing to a technologically leading solution aimed at optimizing the rollout of the optical network in Germany. The implementation of the project will start next year.

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Kontron AG (, ISIN AT0000A0E9W5, WKN A0X9EJ, KTN) is a leading IoT technology company. For more than 20 years, Kontron has been supporting companies from a wide range of industries to achieve their business goals with intelligent solutions. From automated industrial operations, smarter and safer transport to advanced communications, medical and energy solutions, the company delivers technologies that add value for its customers. Kontron is listed on the SDAX® and TecDAX® of the German Stock Exchange and has around 4,700 employees with subsidiaries in more than 20 countries around the world.

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