Press archive 2011 

29.12.2011

Kapsch wins major contract in Russia

Joint Venture "United Toll Systems" was awarded a contract for the M-4-Don highway by the Russian highway company "Avtodor".read article


13.12.2011

Kapsch trains sought-after IT specialists

Kapsch trains sought-after IT specialists in the ICT Academy. In the fifth year since its launch, 13 young employees successfully completed their supplemental in-service training at Kapsch in December.read article


07.12.2011

Kapsch Group expands in Romania: larger branch office and clear plans for growth

With the opening of a new, larger branch office, the Kapsch Group is providing a signal for expansion in Romania.read article


16.11.2011

Kapsch promotes the harmonization of GSM-R standards

As a leading provider of GSM-R, Kapsch CarrierCom has contributed to establishing technology standards in renowned standardization bodies.read article


16.11.2011

Mediaprint awards large outsourcing contract to Kapsch

Leading ICT service partner in Austria taking over the network and security infrastructure for roughly 2,500 employees at Kronen Zeitung and Kurier.read article


11.11.2011

Kapsch Award 2011: top Master’s theses honoured at University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien

The Kapsch Group awarded the Kapsch Award to six students of University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien for the fourth time.read article


09.11.2011

Meidling Girls and Boys Day: youngsters dive into the world of IT with Kapsch

At the Meidling Girls and Boys Day on 9 and 10 November 2011, pupils in grade 10 at grammar schools and cooperative middle schools in Meidling had the opportunity to learn about the world of work.read article


12.10.2011

Kapsch supports the competition "HighHeels@HighEnd": creative approaches to the topic “women and technology”

The winning projects for "HighHeels@HighEnd" are due to be presented on 12 October 2011.read article


11.10.2011

Kapsch "City Pole" telematics solution receives State Prize award for Design

Kapsch TrafficCom was awarded the State Prize for Design 2011 in the category "Product design Industrial Design/Capital Goods" on 28 September 2011.read article


07.10.2011

Kapsch celebrates rapid ÖBB GSM-R expansion with locomotive christening

ÖBB has been investing in the expansion of its digital train radio network for many years. By 2013, Kapsch CarrierCom will migrate ÖBB’s analog train radio system to a fully digital GSM-R system.read article


03.10.2011

New Kapsch Group corporate communications team and media contacts

Katharina Riedl (38) and Hans-Georg Mayer (42) form the new Kapsch Group PR and media team.read article


18.08.2011

Kapsch BusinessCom is realizing a comprehensive ICT outsourcing project with OMV Gas

OMV Gas project includes extensive range of ICT functionality.read article


11.08.2011

ELIN awards ICT outsourcing to Kapsch BusinessCom

Kapsch BusinessCom has once again obtained an extensive outsourcing contract.read article


09.08.2011

Kapsch BusinessCom profits from the boom in infrastructure-related IT service providers

The market for infrastructure-related IT services has developed disproportionately well during recent years.read article


03.08.2011

Kapsch s.r.o. to be general GSM-R contractor in the Czech Republic

The order value is approximately EUR 20 million and the project will be completed early 2013 equipping a 230 km route with the latest GSM-R technology.read article


28.07.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom leads Deutsche Bahn into a new technological era

Deutsche Bahn (DB) chooses Kapsch CarrierCom for the modernization of its GSM-R "core" network technology. Kapsch CarrierCom will migrate the world's largest GSM-R network to the new 3GPP release 4 technology.read article


26.07.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom wins order in Portugal

The company implements a fully electronic toll system for multi-lane free-flow traffic on more than 100 kilometres of Portugal’s primary road network.read article


25.07.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom selected by the E-ZPass Group in the United States as Vendor for New 10 Year Technology and Services Contracts

Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS Inc. has been selected by the E-ZPass Group, a coalition of 24 toll agencies in 14 U.S. states, as vendor for new 10 year technology and services contracts, subject to individual agency approval processes.read article


14.07.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom is one of the winners of the Strategic Performance Test 2011

In the prior fiscal year 2010/2011, Kapsch TrafficCom increased its total turnover to 388.6 million euros (2009/2010: 216.0 million euros).read article


03.07.2011

Electronic collection system in Poland successfully launched by Kapsch TrafficCom

Vienna, July 3rd, 2011 – As announced by the Polish Directorate for National Roads and Highways (GDDKiA), the electronic toll collection system viaTOLL was launched by the Kapsch TrafficCom consortium in the morning hours on July 3rd, 2011.read article


30.06.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom qualifies for the final stage to tender for operation of the first toll highway in Russia

United Toll Collection Systems, a joint venture between Kapsch TrafficCom Russia and Mostotrest, qualifies for participation in the final stage of the tender of the toll-based operation contract of the M-4 Don Highway.read article


27.06.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom presents 2010/11 Annual Report and Market Outlook

Kapsch TrafficCom Group today presents its 2010/11 Annual Report.read article


22.06.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom France opens its new headquarter

Globally important development center for mobile access for Public Operators & Railways in Montigny.read article


07.06.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom to present annual results ahead of schedule on 8 June 2011

Kapsch TrafficCom AG, listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna Stock Exchange (ISIN AT000KAPSCH9), will hold investor meetings early next week on 8 June 2011, instead of 27 June 2011 as previously scheduled.read article


31.05.2011

Kapsch video conferencing enables face-to-face communication

Meetings held on schedule despite volcanic ash over Western and Central Europe.read article


31.05.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom creates the foundation for the European Rail Traffic Management System with ÖBB’s rapid GSM-R expansion

The introduction of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) has been planned for Austria since the EU Commission’s declaration of intent in 2005.read article


20.04.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS and Federal Signal Corporation enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Cooperation

Kapsch TrafficCom AG announced today that KTC IVHS Corp. and FSS have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding today after substantial discussions during the past few months regarding ways in which the two organizations might cooperate.read article


14.04.2011

Kapsch BusinessCom - Austria's Most Customer-Oriented Service Providers 2011

Kapsch BusinessCom recognized as one of "Austria's Most Customer-Oriented Service Providers 2011".read article


12.04.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom captures the African market

The global market leader Kapsch CarrierCom once again demonstrates its pioneer role in the global GSM-R market. After a series of successful contract awards in Europe, Kapsch CarrierCom now again receives a large order on the African continent. read article


11.04.2011

The Polish railway awards large order to Kapsch CarrierCom

Start of the third largest GSM-R implementation in Europe.read article


01.04.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom at the SIFER 2011 trade show

The only French exhibition focused exclusively on the railway sector takes place in Lille between April 5th and 7th, 2011. Kapsch CarrierCom will present its latest solutions and well known references at SIFER.read article


30.03.2011

Innovative digital signage solutions by Kapsch

Kapsch BusinessCom shows its customers the right path with innovative solutions and optimizes customer flows.read article


21.03.2011

Kapsch BusinessCom and UPC Business offer a complete telephony solution to small and medium-sized operations

Kapsch and UPC Business have developed an innovative, complete telephony solution that offers customers maximum quality and flexibility while lowering their costs. read article


15.03.2011

Michael Kleinhagauer is appointed Kapsch CarrierCom’s Chief Technical Officer

He brings more than 15 years of international management leadership experience to Kapsch CarrierCom. As the new CTO, Kleinhagauer is responsible for Operations, Development and Product Support.read article


01.03.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom to exhibit at the Middle East Rail 2011 international trade show in Abu Dhabi

The largest exhibition for transport technology in the Middle East takes place in Abu Dhabi between February 28th and March 3rd, 2011. Kapsch CarrierCom, the global GSM supplier and the world leader in GSM-R, will be present at the show.read article


01.03.2011

New Sales Expert for Business Service Solutions at Kapsch

Karl Schindler is the new Sales Expert for Business Service Solutions at Kapsch BusinessCom AG.read article


18.02.2011

In-sourcing from China to Austria: Kapsch CarrierCom brings GSM/GSM-R manufacturing to Vienna

In times of increased outsourcing to Asia, Kapsch CarrierCom is reversing the trend. The global GSM supplier, and the world leader in GSM-R, is moving the production of GSM and GSM-R systems from former Nortel suppliers in China to Vienna.read article


08.02.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom wins an order for an innovative solution from Vip mobile in Serbia

Kapsch CarrierCom wins another order from Southeastern Europe with DataXtender. Vip mobile in Serbia will use the Austrian innovation to control the quality of service and to increase customer satisfaction.read article


04.02.2011

Kapsch CarrierCom at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona

Leading technology company presents future-oriented communications solutions.read article


02.02.2011

Contract awards with total volume of EUR 17 million in South Africa

Kapsch TrafficCom AG has been awarded through subsidiaries contracts with a total volume of approximately ZAR 165 million (approximately EUR 17 million) in South Africa.read article


01.02.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom names new CEO for its North American operations and renames MARK IV IVHS

Kapsch TrafficCom AG names Christopher F. Murray President & CEO of Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS effective February 1.read article


01.02.2011

Kapsch and Google establish partnership

Kapsch BusinessCom and Google Enterprise establish a trend-setting partnership: Innovative and secure cloud computing offers for Austria.read article


31.01.2011

Kapsch TrafficCom with first contract award in Russia

Kapsch TrafficCom AG announces that its Russian subsidiary Kapsch TrafficCom Russia OOO has been awarded an order to equip traffic crossings in the city of Kasan. This is the first contract award for Kapsch TrafficCom in Russia.read article


27.01.2011

Poland relies on Kapsch CarrierCom's GSM-R expertise

Kapsch CarrierCom has won the next large order for the deployment of a digital train radio system and thus further expands its global GSM-R market leadership.read article