Funkwerk : takes over VIPRO.sys GmbH

• Funkwerk AG takes over VIPRO.sys GmbH, Leipzig
• Expansion of position as a full solution provider for Smart Building and Smart Mobility

Kölleda, 29 June 2021 - Funkwerk AG, a leading technologically provider of professional communication, information and security systems, is taking over the shares in VIPRO.sys GmbH, Leipzig, from Scanvest Deutschland GmbH as part of a share deal. The customers of VIPRO.sys, which is specialised in the development and sale of software-supported building and security management, include industrial companies, public authorities and institutions. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

With the acquisition of VIPRO.sys GmbH Funkwerk is pursuing the strategic goal of expanding its product portfolio for integrated solutions in the field of smart building and smart mobility. The competence of the Leipzig team will make a significant contribution to this. Based on the VIPRO.sys solution, a superordinate management platform is created via which various applications are controlled and managed with a uniform user interface. This includes applications such as video systems, intrusion and fire alarm systems, access and accounting systems and information and public address systems being used in control centers and operations centers. Funkwerk AG is thus taking into account the increasing trend towards software and complete solutions and is expanding its capacities in the software sector.

As a medium-sized technology group Funkwerk AG, Kölleda/Thuringia is specialised in solution-oriented information, communication and security systems for rail transport, infrastructure, public authorities and companies. Funkwerk products take equal account of customer requirements and modern radio and communications technology and data processing methods and help to reduce customers' costs.