In 2020, the Slovenian telecommunications company Iskratel became part of the international technology group Kontron. Following the integration process, the company continued its operations under the unified Kontron brand.
It is important to emphasize that this transition does not represent a change of the manufacturer, but rather an evolution of the brand within a global integration process. The engineering team, production facilities, and technological base have remained unchanged. All core expertise and developments established under the Iskratel brand continue to evolve within Kontron.
For decades, the Iskratel brand has been widely used in international telecommunications projects. In Ukraine, a significant number of these solutions are already in operation, including the SI3000 platform, which ensures reliable performance of telecom infrastructure and mission-critical services.
Therefore, the use of the designation Kontron (TM Iskratel) serves a practical purpose: it ensures the correct identification of equipment, simplifies alignment with previously deployed systems, and confirms technological continuity.
For telecom operators, railway infrastructure enterprises, and public sector organizations, this means:
full compatibility with previously deployed Iskratel solutions
continuity of service and technical support
the manufacturer’s stability as part of an international technology group
access to a broader portfolio of Kontron solutions
Thus, the transition from Iskratel to Kontron represents a natural stage in brand evolution within a global integration process, rather than a change in the manufacturer or the technological platform.
The designation Kontron (TM Iskratel) is used solely to ensure the correct identification of equipment and to confirm technological continuity. This is essential for procurement transparency, technical compatibility, and the long-term operation of solutions in Ukraine.
Sincerely,
The ISTEL 3000 Team