Telecommunications and smart infrastructure solutions for railway and urban public transport operators, carrier networks and energy supply companies.
Kapsch CarrierCom is a leading, global producer, supplier and systems integrator of end-to-end telematics and telecommunications solutions. The company offers innovative, business and mission-critical products, technologies and services for rail and urban public transport operators, carrier networks and energy supply companies. With nine research and development centres in Europe and Asia, Kapsch CarrierCom is constantly pushing the boundaries of technology. In addition, the company works with a variety of strategic partners to maximise value for clients and help them increase their business success. The company has more than 810 employees in 23 countries around the world. Kapsch CarrierCom is continuously expanding its international presence.
Revenues in Kapsch CarrierCom’s railway business segment amounted to EUR 147.4 million in the 2015/16 fiscal year. In terms of regional split, 70% of the turnover was achieved in the CEE region, 23% in Western Europe, 3% in Asia and remaining amount of 4% is generated is generated from the rest of the world. Within the latter, the Golf Coast Countries and North Africa have become strategic importance for Kapsch CarrierCom and continue to be strategic markets for the company in the upcoming year.
Solutions for railway operators
Secure, scalable Railway Dedicated Network (RDN) infrastructure provided by Kapsch CarrierCom will soon connect close to 80,000 kilometres of railway track in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Kapsch CarrierCom is the world-market leading producer and turnkey supplier of Railway Dedicated Networks, based on the GSM-R standard. The company is also an end-to-end solution provider for telecommunications & IT for railway organisations. With continual innovation, the company designs, builds and is able to maintain and operate IP-ready railway telecommunication networks of all scales, based on the GSM-R standard. Kapsch CarrierCom’s portfolio encompasses all components of the network, ranging from state-of-the-art, next-generation IP access network, to an all-IP RDN.core network, transmission solutions, terminals and Kapsch CarrierCom’s RDN.cab radios. Going beyond standard compliance by supporting all GSM-R applications, Kapsch CarrierCom also offers high-value applications such as shunting, “departure-ready” messaging and lone worker applications. Kapsch CarrierCom’s Operational Support System – which monitors and manages new services and subscribers – is sought after by many railway operators.
Core competencies
Kapsch CarrierCom designs railway-dedicated products and solutions and has a unique knowledge of railway telecommunications stemming from decades of experience working in the industry. The company pioneers technological evolution, be it driving the standardization of IP technology in railway telecommunication or making ETCS Level 2 over GPRS market ready together with renowned railway operators such as Network Rail. With a strong representation in all relevant standardization bodies, Kapsch CarrierCom contributes towards creating standards in train radio technology. The end-to-end integration of all network components for greenfield and the upgrade of existing networks, make up the core of the company’s railway portfolio. As of 2015 Kapsch CarrierCom is associated member in the European Shift²Rail research initiative.
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