Aastra Technologies

Aastra Technologies Limited is a global, publicly traded company headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Canada. The company's focus is on IP telephony and other solutions of voice and data communications, including the development of advanced IP -based communications solutions.

The main customers currently include business customers and telecommunications providers. In terms of market share Aastra takes the first place among manufacturers in Western Europe.

History

The company was founded in 1983 and started as a development consultant for the aerospace and defense industry. In 1986 it was transformed into a corporation. 1992 activities have been stepped recorded in the telecommunications sector, with subsequent IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange TSX in 1996 in order to expand. Further, the PBX divisions were acquired by European companies, as those of the Swiss Ascom ( September 2003), the European EADS ( February 2005) and the German DeTeWe ( 2005). In May 2006, Aastra sold its video business unit, strengthened in order to focus on its core competencies in the communications sector and the growing market of IP telephony. In early 2007, the company took the Matracom Networks AG, Switzerland, in order to consolidate its position in Europe and expand its activities in major accounts and to expand the product portfolio. In early 2008 bought the PBX Aastra Technologies division of the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson with 630 employees for 650 million Swedish crowns (approx. 70 million euros ). 2012 took over the German Aastra Fixed Mobile Convergence provider Comdasys AG. Aastra was acquired in February 2014, Mitel Networks Corporation, but remains as a brand in the market.

Research and Development

Numerous research and development projects are to secure the position of Aastra in the telecommunications sector. Therefore, the company invests around 10% of its total sales in this area. In addition, investments in the areas of voice and data convergence, IP telephony, mobility and security are planned.

Products

• Communication platforms
• Applications
• Desk Phones
• Mobile communication solutions

Shareholders

Aastra Technologies Limited is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the name " AAH ". With a worldwide total sales of around 607 million Canadian dollars Aastra could decide in 2007 a ​​successful year.

Offices

The company has multiple offices in North America, Europe, South and Central America and Asia.