Schneider Intercom History & Milestones
Once upon a time, a long time ago...
For over 45 years, Schneider Intercom has been implementing customized, integrated security and communication solutions for various industries in order to increase efficiency in companies and protect people, buildings and assets.
2023
A strong partnership
We present our new logo, which symbolizes the strong partnership between Schneider Intercom and Commend. It stands for further development, but at the same time we remain true to our identity. We work hand in hand to create innovative solutions for your security.
2021
Symphony Bridge
This bridge opens the path to the Symphony Cloud for on-premises servers. By interfacing both architectures you get the best of both worlds.
2020
The world's first real multi-sensory Intercom Module
SEEING, HEARING, SPEAKING - all communication senses served by a single, compact module. The im6 is ideal for integrating full-range multi-sensory Intercom power anywhere from emergency call pillars to lift cars, pedestrian or vehicle gates, pay machines and a host of other building and control installations.
2020
Launch of the first Symphony Cloud Service - Door Call
For the minimal effort of registering their device(s), users get a maximum of flexibility with the Symphony door call system. Instant push notifications on your phone make sure no one has to wait outside
2019
40 years Schneider Intercom & Commend
Since 2019 we have been celebrating our 40th anniversary between Schneider Intercom and Commend International.
2019
World premiere Symphony Cloud
Schneider Intercom and Commend International introduce first-ever cloud-based Intercom Security Platform with PSBD for enhanced building security.
2019
OD10 - The world's first Outdoor Touch Station with Emergency Mode (Symphony Device)
In everyday situations, it supports the whole gamut of daily Intercom communication needs, and when a critical situation strikes, the od10's Emergency Mode kicks in within seconds
2015
Commend introduces IVC - Intelligent Volume Control
A new, specially developed method of processing sound lends Intercom stations the ability to ‘listen’ to background noise and modify the volume setting accordingly. Along with the rising and falling noise level, the volume is adjusted automatically to the level that sounds best to the human ear.
2013
Intercom Touch. Getting in touch the convenient way.
Commend's first touch screen station is the perfect all-around communication terminal suitable even for the toughest of outdoor environments, especially entrance areas, doors and gates. It is designed specifically to make building communication 21st-century easy
2013
Mobile Intercom Client by Commend
The ingenious new client app turns mobile devices into fully functional Intercom Control Desks.
2012
VirtuoSIS - the world's first Software Intercom Server
VirtuoSIS by Commend is designed specifically to integrate seamlessly into the flexible, dynamic world of virtual IT environments. Ready for VMWare, Citrix and Hyper-V.
2011
Things have come full circle
All SCHNEIDER INTERCOM products are labelled with Commend from 1. April 2011 on
2010
Introducing Intercom 2.0
The new-generation technology brings together the latest and greatest in sound, vision and design to meet the increasingly complex requirements.
2008
Launch of the GE 800 and GE 300 IP-Intercom Servers
2006
SCHNEIDER INTERCOM becomes member of the TKH Group
2005
The launch of Intercom over IP - IoIP®
After networking Intercom Servers via IP Commend introduced the IP Intercom box. Using the ET 901 IP Intercom box, every Intercom station can be directly connected to the IP network.
2003
OpenDuplex®
Commend, once again a pioneer in the Intercom field, introduces technology that allows talking and listening simultaneously.
2002
Launch of the distinct SCHNEIDER INTERCOM GmbH
1999
Anniversary year
SCHNEIDER INTERCOM celebrate its 20. Birthday and deliver the 1500th piece of GE 100
1997
Intercom Server GE 700 - Heart of Intercom
Intercom Centrals are re-named as Intercom servers. The GE 700 is a fully digital open 19" system designed for complete intercom networking. Commend leads the way towards the future of intercom.
1995
SCHNEIDER INTERCOM goes digital
EE 711 – First digital Intercom Station with graphic display brought to market, setting the industry standard for Intercom Technology
1993
The Schneider Intercom brand logo adorns all products
1987
Reason to celebrate
40 percent market share for the SCHNEIDER intercom system
1979
Birth of SCHNEIDER INTERCOM
Hans-J. Kurz - Telefonbau SCHNEIDER - and Peter Pablik - Commend Communications Systems - jointly found the division