17/01/2012 - Year 2011 In Review: Cameras, Records, Top Rankings!
A new record at an icy height, new products and a place on the podium: That was 2011 for MOBOTIX
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, January 16, 2012. Looking back at the past year, we remember the many milestones we have had at MOBOTIX: We set a new record with the highest webcam in the world on top of Mount Everest. We received first place in one of Germany’s biggest daily newspapers "Die Welt" Top 100 – Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) Rankings 2011. We built and moved into a new 6,000-square meter production facility. New management was brought on board. And we launched a brand new product: the T24 IP Video Door Station.
January 2011 – New Executives
Dr. Magnus Ekerot and Dr. Oliver Gabel began working as new members of the Management Board at MOBOTIX AG. Dr. Magnus Ekerot will ensure that the company continues its constant and sustainable growth in his position as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Dr. Oliver Gabel completes the Management Board as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), where he has been responsible for development and production since January.
April 2011 – Global Presence Expanded
MOBOTIX have opened offices in other European cities, adding to the international offices in Sydney, Australia and New York. The company unveiled new showrooms in Madrid and in London’s Gherkin.
June 2011 – Crystal-Clear Allround View With The D14
The MOBOTIX DualDome D14 camera was launched on the market in June. It ensures crystal-clear recording with its 6.2 megapixels. The two 90° lenses even allow a 180° recording, for example, when monitoring an entire parking lot with one camera installed on the wall. And with the digital sensor switching function, the D14 can also be used as a day/night camera since it can be equipped with one color and one black/white module, ensuring the most brilliant color during the day and high sensitivity at night.
August 2011 – "Made in Langmeil" In The New Production Facility
High-resolution video systems from MOBOTIX AG have been produced at the company’s site in Langmeil, a town not far from Kaiserslautern, since August. An average of over 10,000 products are now being built at the new 6,000-square meter facility every month. This is almost 100 percent more than at the beginning of 2009. The production facility provides 3,700 m² of production area. There is also 1,500 m² of storage space, 600 m² of office space and more than 350 m² for common rooms. This offers the ‘Made in Germany’ technology from MOBOTIX plenty of room to grow.
September 2011 – HIGHlight: The World's Highest Webcam On Mount Everest
If the summer in Germany gets too hot for you, cool down over the Internet. Real-time video from the top of Mount Everest is now available for everyone anytime. A new record is set with a MOBOTIX camera that makes this possible: the operation of the world’s highest webcam at temperatures reaching minus 30 degrees Celsius. The EV-K2-CNR scientific committee from Bergamo, Italy, installed an M12 MOBOTIX camera on nearby Kala Patthar (5,675 meters). This camera is currently recording stunning images of the 8,848-meter tall Mount Everest. The video shows Mount Everest as well as the South Col Plateau on the right side of the image. The image is updated every five minutes so that we can even track the movement of the clouds around the peak of the mountain. The webcam is only active during daylight hours (6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Nepalese time, which is from 12:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Central European Time) and is available at http://www.evk2cnr.org/WebCams/PyramidOne/everest-webcam.html.
November 2011 – MOBOTIX Is First In Germany’s SMB Ranking
The management consulting firm Munich Strategy Group evaluated a total of 1,600 businesses from across Germany for their "Top 100 – Small and Medium-Sized Business Rankings 2011." MOBOTIX took first place in the rankings – thanks largely to their impressive growth and consistent expansion strategy. This Top 100 list was compiled in association with one of Germany’s biggest daily newspapers, "Die Welt."
December 2011 – T24 Opens New Doors
Not only Santa stands at the door in December, but also the full version of the MOBOTIX T24 was available just in time for Christmas. Besides the video door intercom, MOBOTIX also released the RFID access control module (Keypad), the Security Door Opener and the two-wire network module (Mx2wire info module). Customers get a powerful, complete video solution for door communication and access control. The support of the new IP telephony standards enables the user to establish a direct connection from the Door Station to any VoIP phone or any computer or smartphone running VoIP software. This means that by setting up the appropriate network infrastructure, the user can establish a video connection, remotely open doors, view stored video messages and review recordings from anywhere in the world.
10/01/2012 - MOBOTIX AT ISAF 2011
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, 10. January 2012. MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has successfully exhibited at the International Security Automation and Fire exhibition (ISAF) which took place at the İstanbul Expo Center at the end of September.
The annual event had its 15th anniversary this year and is recognised as the biggest meeting of the Security, Fire and RFID sectors in Euroasia. The 2011 event had an estimated 130 participating companies and around 16000 visitors attending from approximately 40 countries. Official figures will be released shortly.
The MOBOTIX stand was continually busy across the three day event with crowds flocking to see demonstrations of the complete range including the new T24 IP Video Door Station and other new automation products.
"The response we got from visitors to the MOBOTIX product family was tremendous and ISAF was a great opportunity to show the depth of our portfolio to a truly international audience," explains Sercian Zor, Business Development Manager South-East-Europe, Turkey for MOBOTIX, "Our pioneering work in areas like hemispheric video technology, low power consumption, distributed architectures and advanced automation was well received and allowed us to bridge language barriers by being able to show actual demonstrations of the capabilities of our solutions directly on our stand."
Also in 2012 MOBOTIX will exhibit at ISAF 2012 in Istanbul from September 20th to 23rd.
23/12/2011 - The Only IP Video Door Station In The World Featuring Allround View Without Any Blind Spots And With Worldwide Connection
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, 23 December 2011. MOBOTIX released the T24 IP Video Door Station on 20 December 2011. In addition to the video door intercom, MOBOTIX also released the RFID access module (Keypad), the Security Door Opener and the two-wire network module (Mx2wire info module). The new IP telephony standard enables the user to establish a direct connection from the Door Station to any VoIP phone or any computer or smartphone running VoIP software. This means that with appropriate network infrastructure, the user can establish a video connection, remotely open doors or view stored video messages and review recordings from anywhere in the world.
MOBOTIX' hemispheric camera technology enables the user to view the entire area in front of the building in the video. This means that the image section can always be focused on any area of interest, regardless of the distance between the Door Station and the door itself.
The image is tilted and zoomed electronically without any mechanical movement, meaning that there is no wear and tear to the camera and no maintenance is required. In addition, the MOBOTIX system allows users to return to the recording at a later time and view all areas of the video, all the way down to the floor in front of the camera – even if the video at the time of the actual recording was focused on the visitor’s face.
The Door Station can be accessed from anywhere in the world, as the IP telephone connection is established automatically via the network. This means that central control units and computers are not required for operation. The Door Station consumes very little power (around five watt-hours), which is provided directly via the Ethernet cable. The automatic installation enables the user to set up the system quickly and easily without the need for extensive network knowledge.
The MOBOTIX Door Station sets completely new standards when it comes to security. All data transmissions to and between the modules are highly encrypted and the access rights are stored and checked from a secure location indoors. Even in the case of a complete power failure, the RFID access module – in connection with the rechargeable battery of the Security Door Opener – ensures up to 60 hours of keyless access. As standard, the individual modules of the Door Station are equipped with electromagnetic anti-theft protection to secure them against unauthorized removal.
The RFID access module enables keyless access using a card transponder or by entering a PIN number. Access requests are encrypted and transferred to the Security Door Opener via a two-wire cable and once the access request is cleared, the door opens. Moreover, visitors can leave their own messages or view video messages that were left for them.
The Security Door Opener contains all PIN numbers, transponder data and access times for opening the door. Since this module is installed indoors and no relevant access data is stored outdoors, the Door Station is secure against theft and manipulation. In addition, the module functions as a doorbell and the user can select from a wide range of different ring tones. It is not necessary to connect an extra power source to operate the electrical door opening and closing mechanism, because the Security Door Opener generates the required voltage with its integrated rechargeable battery.
The two-wire network module (Mx2wire info module), an illuminated door sign that can replace the simple info module of the Door Station, supplies power to the module and establishes the network connection via two standard bell wires. This way, the station can be integrated in any older building, either as an on-wall or in-wall version.
29/11/2011 - First Place in Germany’s SMB Ranking
MOBOTIX Score Points with Robust Growth, Strong Sales and International Focus
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, November 29, 2011. The management consulting firm Munich Strategy Group evaluated a total of 1,600 businesses from across Germany for their "Top 100 – Small and Medium-Sized Business Rankings 2011". MOBOTIX, the world's largest manufacturer of network-based video security systems in the megapixel range, earned first place in the rankings thanks largely to their impressive growth and consistent expansion strategy. This Top 100 list was compiled in association with one of Germany’s biggest daily newspapers, "Die Welt".
Outstanding Results Thanks to Strong Sales and Consistent International Focus
Out of the 1,600 companies evaluated, MOBOTIX stood out through their dynamic growth. In the financial year 2010/2011, the Langmeil-based company reported a 36 percent increase in sales. Between 2005 and 2011, the technology company’s sales grew by an average of more than 35 percent, resulting in an increase in the rate of return of close to 20 percent. "MOBOTIX has a top-notch sales force. Within a very short time, the company successfully shifted its business model to focus on international markets", says Sebastian Theopold, Managing Director of Munich Strategy Group. All over the world, MOBOTIX video surveillance systems are in use at embassies, airports, train stations, ports, gas stations, hotels and highways. Cameras from the German manufacturer can even be found at soccer stadiums like Betzenberg, Paris, Donetsk (UEFA EURO 2012 stadium) and, in a few years, at the World Cup 2022 stadium in Qatar - not to forget the world-famous Vatican Library!
To achieve this success on international markets and to continue the global expansion, MOBOTIX maintains sales teams around the world, holds more than 20 international partner conferences each year and is present at over 100 trade fairs across the globe. These efforts are reflected in sales: 76 percent of all MOBOTIX camera systems are sold to international customers.
"We are very pleased to have earned first place in this nationwide ranking", says Dr. Ralf Hinkel, Founder and CEO of MOBOTIX. "In a relatively short time, our decentralized technology approach has led to some major successes that we intend to build on with ongoing technological developments and international expansion. Increasing our product range and moving into a bigger production facility at our Langmeil headquarters will certainly contribute to our future growth."
Impressive Success Story
Dr. Ralf Hinkel founded MOBOTIX in late 1999, and at the end of 2001, he launched his first cameras onto the market. What sets these cameras apart is the decentralized technological approach with a high-performance computer integrated into every camera and an optional long-term, digital flash memory (MicroSD card) that allows several days of recordings to be stored on the device. The image data is processed in the camera itself rather than being transported to the control center for analysis. The decentralized concept makes high-resolution video systems profitable for real-world applications, because despite megapixel resolution, the local networks hardly get loaded. As a result, high-resolution security systems can be implemented without any major network upgrades. The approach has proven to be a success as demonstrated by the long and growing list of companies from around the world that have opted for MOBOTIX systems.
24/11/2011 - MOBOTIX Q24 Receives Merlion Award
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, November 24, 2011. At the Safety & Security Asia 2011 trade show, MOBOTIX has received the Merlion Award for their Q24 camera. This award recognizes outstanding products and product designs in the security sector. The jury’s main criteria were product innovation, product design, customer benefit, and significant product advantages.
The combination of the Q24’s high-resolution sensor, hemispheric lens and internal DVR allows monitoring of an entire room using just one camera, with the camera also storing the data as a high-resolution video sequence. 3.1 megapixel camera images can be transferred at a rate of up to 20 frames per second; megapixel images can be transferred at up to 30 frames per second.
"The Merlion Award recognizes our market strategy to release products that are innovative and based on customer requirements", says Magnus Ekerot, Chief Sales Officer of MOBOTIX. "As a result, we are very happy to receive this award."
18/11/2011 - MOBOTIX conducts a share split in the ratio 1:3
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, November 18, 2011. On 21 October 2011, the general shareholder’s meeting of MOBOTIX AG resolved to increase the company’s registered share capital from company funds with a subsequent share split in the ratio 1:3. The implementation of the capital increase was registered with the company’s commercial register on 25 October 2011.
With effect of today the share split is executed. As per the account holdings on 17 November 2011 (at night), custodian banks rebook the holdings of shareholders in the ratio 1:3. Accordingly, for each existing no-par value bearer share the company’s shareholders receive two additional no-par value bearer shares. Crediting of the additional shares is effected solely by way of co-ownership interests in the global share certificate deposited with Clearstream Banking AG. Pursuant to the company’s articles of association claims for individual certification of interests is excluded. The conversion of the account holdings is effected free of charge for the shareholders.
The company believes that this share split will further increase the attractiveness of its shares, in particular for private investors.
15/11/2011 - World Market Leader For High-Resolution Video Systems Expands Market And Product Expertise With Torsten Anstädt
MOBOTIX AG starts the new fiscal year with personnel reinforcement
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, November 15, 2011. MOBOTIX AG announces a significant personnel acquisition to the start of the new fiscal year 2011/2012 with Mr. Torsten Anstädt. At MOBOTIX AG, the world market leader for high-resolution video systems, Mr. Anstädt, an expert for intelligent video analysis, will be responsible for the development of "Strategic Product Marketing" starting November 15, 2011. His responsibilities include Product Management, Marketing as well as Communication within Sales, Support and Development.
Anstädt comes from AxxonSoft, the European market leader for open IP video management platforms. In his position as Managing Director from 2009 to 2011, he was responsible for the company's activities in the EMEA region. Previously, he was Managing Director EMEA and co-founder of Aimetis, the world market leader for intelligent video analysis. Between 2001 and 2003 he served as member of the board at Globaleye Network Intelligence, a software development company for intelligent video analysis in Great Britain.
"With Torsten Anstädt and his many years of experience, we increase our expertise tremendously", says Dr. Magnus Ekerot, CSO of MOBOTIX AG. "This brings us forward into the new target markets, such as Building Automation. We are very pleased to welcome an acknowledged expert in IP video and in intelligent video analysis to the growing MOBOTIX family."
"MOBOTIX offers enormous international expansion opportunities with its innovative products, the continuously growing product range and the new target markets that come along with the continuous growth", explains Torsten Anstädt. "It is extremely exciting to be part of this all and to positively help create and shape this development."
09/11/2011 - Fiscal year change results in a Short Fiscal Year of 3 months and a second Annual General Meeting
Figures for the short fiscal year at a glance
(July 1, 2011 to September 30, 2011):
- Sales: €15.2 million
- Export ratio: 68.1%
- EBIT: €2.6 million
- EBIT in % of total output: 15.8%
- Net income for the period (after taxes): €1.8 million
- Earnings per share €0.40
Winnweiler/Langmeil, Germany, November 9, 2011. MOBOTIX AG (ISIN DE0005218309), system provider of high-resolution, network-based video security systems, has announced its consolidated financial results (IFRS) for the Group's Short Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1 to September 30, 2011).The change of the fiscal year was necessary since the now very extensive audit and the preparation of the financial reports coincided with the vacation period in July and August. Since the beginning of the financial year was changed from July 1 to October 1, a one-time Short Fiscal Year of three months was formed this year, resulting in a second set of annual financial reports and a second Annual General Meeting in 2011.
In the Short Fiscal Year just ended, the entire production was relocated as planned successfully to the Company's site in Langmeil-Winnweiler. As expected, revenue and earnings were affected by the relocation of production facilities.
In the Short Fiscal Year, the MOBOTIX Group generated revenue of €15.2 million (prior-year quarter: 15.1 million) and achieved an export ratio of 68.1%. EBITDA amounted to €3.6 million with EBIT of €2.6 million. Profit after taxes for the short fiscal year amounted to €1.8 million resulting in earnings per share of €0.40.
Growth of 30% to 35% and an EBIT margin of 23% is expected in the current fiscal year 2011/12.
All the results relating to the Short Fiscal Year 2011 will be presented by the Management Board of MOBOTIX during a teleconference at 11.00 a.m. CET, on November 9, 2011.
