Press releases:

Kapsch BusinessCom AG is continuing its strategic policy of growth by taking over the earthDATAsafe from Styria-based company DCCS GmbH with effect from 1 July 2008. The provider of communication, network and IT solutions will then also have its own maximum security data centre. The very nature of the earthDATAsafe makes it one of the most secure data centres in Europe and a perfect addition to the range of services offered by Kapsch. [ ... more ]
 

Kapsch TrafficCom Ltd (KTC) is awarded a place on a Framework Agreement in relation to the London Congestion Charging and London Low Emission Zone Schemes. The place is for the supply of Roadside Systems and On Board Units (OBUs). The Framework Agreement is for four years. [ ... more ]
 

Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is an industry distinction that is internationally-recognised. It objectively analyses the strengths and weaknesses of product development. CMMI level 3 for software development from Kapsch TrafficCom in Argentina confirms the high quality of Kapsch development processes. [ ... more ]
 

Kapsch TrafficCom AG (ISIN AT000KAPSCH9), listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange in the prime market segment, entered into an agreement to acquire, through its subsidiary Kapsch TrafficCom Inc, all of the assets of the Mobility Solutions business unit of TechnoCom Corporation, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and with its primary place of business in Encino, California. [ ... more ]
 

The consortium of Kapsch TrafficCom will be making a formal appeal with the Slovakian Monopolies Commission regarding the setup and operation of the electronic lorry toll system. The client – the Slovakian road operator (NDS) – today informed Kapsch TrafficCom that the appeal made last week had been rejected. [ ... more ]
 

The upcoming European 2008 Football Championship puts high demands on telecommunication networks. Usage peaks during the games and the concentration of large number of subscribers in and around the stadiums and fan areas require an infrastructure optimised for the event. Kapsch’s DataXtender system provides invaluable support to mobilkom austria. As official provider of telecommunications for the European 2008 Football Championship, mobilkom austria relies on DataXtender, which Kapsch developed in-house, together with ftw. (Telecommunications Research Center Vienna). mobilkom austria will use DataXtender to monitor and analyse data traffic usage during the European Football Championship. This highly innovative system from Kapsch can also be seen at TM Forum Management World 2008 (20.-22.May 2008, Nice) at the Kapsch stand (#64). As one of the largest European Systems Integrators of voice and data products for mobile- and fixed networks, Kapsch will present DataXtender’s newest features. [ ... more ]
 

Kapsch TrafficCom AG and the Italian Busi Group are in collaboration since 15 May, 2008. The two companies are founding the company Kapsch-Busi with headquarters in Bologna as part of a joint venture. Busi Impianti is a family-owned company belonging to the Italian Busi Group and employees around 200 people. The core competences of Busi Impianti include the planning, installation and operation of a wide spectrum of industrial systems. Kapsch TrafficCom is an international provider of innovative traffic telematics systems, products and services. The new Kapsch-Busi company will initially focus on the Italian traffic telematics market, especially on projects in urban areas.
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Kapsch TrafficCom is to file an objection against the awarding of tenders in connection with the realisation and operation of an electronic truck toll system for the Slovakian Republic. The consortium led by Kapsch TrafficCom was notified last week of having been eliminated from the tendering procedure for the countrywide electronic truck toll system to be set up in Slovakia. [ ... more ]
 

In the course of a successful program of internationalization Kapsch CarrierCom AG extends its operational presence in Southeastern Europe (SEE). After the expansion of the business activities in Belgrade, Sofia and Zagreb, and with the opening of this subsidiary in Slovenia, Kapsch continues successfully its SEE expansion strategy.
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Current earnings from the levying of electronic tolls in the Czech Republic amounted to CZK 7.1 billion (around EUR 284 million) after 15 months of operation (since the beginning of 2007). This result was recently announced by the Czech Ministry of Transport. These earnings were mainly achieved on the basis of the perfectly functioning toll system installed and operated by Kapsch TrafficCom AG. This system is also contributing to a slight fall in the growth of traffic on Czech roads, despite the overall rising trend for Europe as a whole. [ ... more ]
 

Kapsch TrafficCom will equip Australia’s longest tunnel. In March 2008, the company was able to secure contracts with a project sum of more than 11 million Australian dollars (more than EUR 6.4 million). More specifically, Kapsch will supply the road side equipment as well as the central telematics system for the tolling in the North-South Bypass Tunnel in Brisbane. With this contract, Kapsch TrafficCom is consolidating its strong market leadership in Australia. [ ... more ]
 

Since End of January 2008 runs the operation of the first road toll project of Kapsch TrafficCom AG in India with no problems. Within a joint venture structure - the Kapsch Metro Joint Venture - Kapsch TrafficCom alongside the Indian Metro Road Systems Ltd. fitted one section of the National Highway No. 8 with a modern manual/electronic toll system. This highway covers the route from Delhi to Gurgaon and is one of the most frequented roads in the region. The central toll plaza with altogether 32 toll lanes is one of the largest toll stations in all of Asia. [ ... more ]
 

In the course of the successful export activities, Kapsch CarrierCom AG once again extends its operational presence in South-eastern Europe. With its own subsidiary in Serbia the company strengthens its local activities in the regional market. The new office in Belgrade follows up Sofia and Zagreb, which Kapsch established within a short period of time in this region. [ ... more ]
 

Kapsch CarrierCom is participating at the world’s largest wireless communications conference and exhibition in Barcelona from February 11^th - 14^th. The European communications specialist for solutions for fixed and mobile network operators is presenting the new version of its DataXtender. This innovative analysis tool delivers near real-time reports for performance, usage, and quality of the networks and services, and it is technology agnostic across multiple vendor platforms. The DataXtender is successfully deployed at leading European mobile network operators. Kapsch will be demonstrating DataXtender at the Mobile World Congress in the Telemanagement Forum Members Pavilion for OSS/BSS solutions in Hall 2, Level 0, stand number 2B39.
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André Laux, an internationally-experienced executive, will be taking over the reigns at the Swedish subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom AG. [ ... more ]
 

Kapsch BusinessCom AG’s presence at this years ITnT will be focusing on unified communications solutions, security and CRM (5 - 7 February 2008). Austria’s leading provider of innovative communications, network and IT solutions will be presenting a selection of its extensive range of solutions in hall A, stand A0736. [ ... more ]
 

At the end of 2007, Kapsch CarrierCom AG sold the product group MissisSIPpi to TELES AG. In the past few years, the Kapsch’s MissisSIPpi Hosted IP PBX has been successfully installed at customers such as Tele2 or T-Mobile Austria. In 2005, the solution was distinguished with the coveted Austrian tel.con 2005 Award. This asset deal was a result of a new strategical orientation of Kapsch CarrierCom, and had a purchase price in the low million Euros. [ ... more ]
 

Starting from January 2008 there will be a change in the Management Board of Kapsch CarrierCom AG. Ingolf Planer MBA, until now Managing Director of Kapsch Components KG was appointed as CFO at Kapsch CarrierCom. In his new position he will be responsible for the departments Finance & Administration, Legal & Partner Management and Business Development and HR. [ ... more ]
 

The Geriatric Health Centres (GGZ) in Graz are well-known for their up-to-date, quality patient care. The use of modern technology is also indispensable for this very important task. For this reason, the GGZ rely on the IT solutions and services from Kapsch BusinessCom AG. Recently, a state-of-the-art solution from Kapsch BusinessCom has been implemented in Graz Geriatric Health Centres to help locate disoriented patients. It is based on a comprehensive WLAN network that is also being used for IT and telephony applications. [ ... more ]
 

Alan P. Allegretto, a top American executive, will be taking over as head of the Kapsch TrafficCom AG subsidiary presently headquartered in San Diego. The new Kapsch TrafficCom Inc. CEO has over 30 years of experience in both the public and private sector. He is also considered a US expert in the development and implementation of technology and transportation infrastructure projects. [ ... more ]
 

This new analysis tool helps carriers test specific tariffs or tariff groups and models easily and accurately. [ ... more ]