Profile
LANCOM Systems is a leading German manufacturer of reliable communications solutions for large enterprises and SMEs, public authorities and institutions. We supply products and software for IP-based VPN, Voice over IP and wireless networks, along with support and services.
Traditionally, both hardware and software for all LANCOM routers are developed and tested in Germany. In the process, customer feedback plays a key role in the creation and design of new products, just as the specific demands of the German and European markets do.
Like the LCOS operating system, LANtools are also developed directly by LANCOM and ensure a high level of user friendliness – for everyone. This assures all of our customers that any modifications made to meet new standards will be integrated quickly and reliably and provided to all users through our free update service.
We offer our customers more and help them design their business processes more flexibly and efficiently with significant savings in time and cost at the same time.
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Business Areas
Network Connectivity. LANCOM routers make Internet access safe and reliable. The integrated firewall with stateful inspection, Intrusion Detection and Denial-of-Service protection for ADSL, SDSL, ISDN and UMTS access will screen your network safely and reliably from attacks from the Internet. Beyont it, LANCOM VPN router pave the way for a virtual private network. By using VPN technology company offices worldwide can be connected to each other as well as mobile users and off-site teleworkers to the company network itself.
VoIP - Voice over IP. Voice over IP transports voice data in conventional IP packets. This means that existing computer networks and Internet connections such as DSL can be used to transmit voice data in addition to the standard data services such as Internet, e-mail and file transfer. The combined utilization of a single infrastructure for voice and data offers clear cost benefits: Reduction of telephone costs by using Internet telephony, especially for long-distance calls or free telephone calls between company sites by utilizing existing VPN connections.
Wireless LAN. The advantages of wireless LANs are obvious - more flexibility, more mobility and comfort and at the same time lower costs. Without any structural changes and without impairment of the regular routine a wireless LAN is installed at unrivalled speed and offers the network participant compared to wired LANs new dimensions of working. Wireless LAN products are based on the routing technology developed by LANCOM and offer maximum flexibility and extensive security.
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Publications
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Management
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Ralf Koenzen
Managing Director and Founder of LANCOM Systems
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History
LANCOM products and solutions have been successful in the market for over 10 years. In the year 2002, LANCOM Systems GmbH was split off from the former division “Communication Systems” of the ELSA AG and formed as an independent company. Ralf Koenzen began building the division in 1995 and successfully continued running the management buy-out with Ulrich Prinz. Since November 2007 Ralf Koenzen is the sole managing director.
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Milestones
2008
- Award with the Initiative Mittelstand (SME Initiative) Innovation Prize 2008 in the category "Storage/Networks" (LANCOM 1751 UMTS)
- 300-Mbps wireless LAN range of 802.11n (draft 2.0) products
- Wordwide first business VPN router with UMTS/ADSL2+ and integrated GPS anti-theft protection: LANCOM 1751 UMTS
2007
- LANCOM WLC-4025 and WLC-4006 WLAN controllers for easy and secure WLAN management
- Integration of PBXs in all LANCOM routers
2006
- First business VoIP gateway with integrated ADSL2+ modem and VPN
- LANCOM VoIP Call Manager: Current LANCOM routers can be upgraded thanks to software options
2005
- LANCOM WLAN management for central administration of medium and large WLAN installations
- WLAN products with special protective housing constructed for tough outdoor and industrial environments
- Expansion of portfolio to include the core business Voice over IP (VoIP)
2004
- First European manufacturer with enhanced WLAN security (IEE 802.11i, LEPS)
- Integration of Voice over IP functions in all LANCOM products
2003
- First WLAN products with up to 108 Mbps data transfer speed certified throughout Europe
- First simultaneous dualband 54 Mbps WLAN access point for standards IEEE 802.11a, g, b
2002
- LANCOM Sytems GmbH becomes an independent company and wins
T-Com as OEM customer - First European 54 Mbps WLAN products in IEEE 802.11a standard that are RegTP-certified
- First WLAN access points worldwide with integrated VPN technology (IPSec over WLAN)
- Integration of firewall functions in all LANCOM products
2001
- First WLAN access point with integrated accounting software for HotSpot operations
2000
- First 11 Mbps WLAN access point worldwide with integrated router and ISDN interface
- LANCOM Dynamic VPN technology allows connections with dynamic IP addresses for the first time
1999
- VPN/IPSec encryption technology for the LANCOM product series
- First combined ISDN/DSL router
1998
- First 2 Mbps WLAN access point worldwide with integrated router and ISDN interface
- Firmsafe security concept (for LCOS uploads)
1997
- LANCOM office products: First ISDN router with toll protection and budget control and integrated PBX; LANcapi – ISDN CAPI interface
- LANtools set the standard in intuitive user interfaces
1995
- “Communications Systems” business division founded at ELSA GmbH
- First multi-protocol router with integrated ISDN interface
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