The traditionally recognized Iskratel brand name will be retained within Kontron, doo's product portfolio. The Iskratel name will continue thanks to the distinctive broadband and communications solutions and products the company has successfully developed and produced for over seven decades, such as the world's fastest PON OLT, the Iskratel Lumia T6.
Operating in more than 50 countries worldwide, Kontron, doo offers a comprehensive portfolio of ICT solutions for the digitalization of various industries, along with fast and reliable support. The company will continue to be led by two managing directors, Sašo Berger and Robert Kuzmič.
"Kontron AG is continuing its transition to becoming a leading IoT technology company under a single brand and a new visual identity," said Berger. “We often see name changes as a result of mergers and acquisitions. It is vital that we effectively convey to our customers that our commitment to them remains unchanged. As Kontron, we will provide them with comprehensive ICT solutions to address their most complex challenges and, with expertise, reliability, and an innovative approach, effectively support them on their digitalization journey. This is and remains our mission. Although our name is changing, the people behind Kontron, do o, the values that unite us, our conscientious approach, and our promise to our customers remain the same: Kontron is a partner you can trust.”
Kuzmič added: “We are firmly committed to our long-term strategy of delivering highly reliable solutions for a smarter, safer, and better-connected future. We will continue to develop our R&D and production capabilities as Kontron, do o expands its presence across Europe. I am very proud that we can continue with the distinctive Iskratel brand, which will now be the trade name for our product families.”
The latest name change comes after the merger between Iskratel and S&T Slovenija to form S&T Iskratel in September 2022.
The company is a member of Kontron AG, a rapidly growing IoT technology group with over 4,300 employees and subsidiaries in 32 countries worldwide. Listed on the German Stock Exchange's SDAX® and TecDAX®, Kontron is a leading provider of smart solutions for a wide range of industries. With a well-established brand and proprietary technologies in smart factory, rail communication systems, communication solutions, and smart energy, Kontron is a trusted partner that helps companies embark on their digital transformation journeys across diverse industries to achieve their future ambitions.
