| Type | Public (SIX: ASCN) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunication |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Bern, Switzerland Dübendorf, Switzerland Gothenburg, Sweden Reston VA, USA |
| Key people | Fritz Mumenthaler(CEO) Juhani Anttila(President) |
| Revenue | CHF 571,2 million (2010) [2] / [3] |
| Employees | 2300 |
| Divisions | Wireless Solutions Network Testing Security Communication |
| Website | www.ascom.com |
Ascom Holding AG is a Telecommunications company specializing in "Mission-Critical Communication". The company focuses on the areas of Wireless Solutions (customer-specific on-site communications solutions), Network Testing (testing and optimization solutions for mobile networks) as well as Security Communication (communication solutions for alerts, mobilization and tactical communication). In occasion of the presentation of the half-year results 2011, the Ascom Group communicated the decision to focus on the two divisions Wireless Solutions and Network Testing. New Owners will be sought for the smallest division Security Communication. Offerings range from analysis and consulting to system design and system integration, project management, engineering and implementation, right through to maintenance and support.
The company has subsidiaries in 20 countries and a workforce of some 2300 employees worldwide.
Ascom registered shares (symbol ASCN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich. Subsidiary is Ascom (Schweiz) AG with former company names Hasler AG, Hasler Ascom AG and Ascom AG[1]
Ascom Wireless Solutions is a provider of on-site wireless communications for segments such as hospitals, manufacturing industries, retail and hotels. The company offers a range of voice and professional messaging solutions, supporting and optimizing the Mission-Critical processes of the customers. The solutions are based on VoWiFi, IP-DECT, Nurse Call and paging technologies, integrated into existing enterprise systems. The company has subsidiaries in 10 countries and 1,200 employees worldwide. Founded in the 1950s and based in Göteborg, Sweden, Ascom Wireless Solutions is part of the Ascom Group, listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
Ascom Network Testing provides solutions to measure, analyze, and optimize mobile networks. The TEMS Portfolio comprehends a complete set of solutions for drive testing, benchmarking, monitoring, and analyzing network performance. These offerings facilitate the deployment, optimization, and maintenance of mobile networks. The products are supplied to world’s mobile operators, equipment vendors, and professional service providers.
Ascom Security Communication is a provider of secure, reliable communication solutions for alarm systems, mobilization and tactical communication. Security Communication offers solutions for command and control and in-house communications as well as emergency call systems for defense forces, public and private security organizations, rescue services and infrastructure operators.