Commend History & Milestones
From a small office in Salzburg to a global player
For more than 50 years, we have been committed to the values of TRUSTED. COMMUNICATION. ALWAYS. These values are deeply embedded in our company's DNA. Starting as a small office in Salzburg, Austria, we have grown into a global player in the field of security communication.
2024
Cleans Voice from Noise
AI-Driven Clarity in Emergency Communication Launch of noise and echo suppression technology for intercom systems; Commend's Clean Voice from Noise Solution wins again Security Industry Association’s Award (Category: New Products and Solutions – Communication and Networking Solutions) at ISC West Exhibition in Las Vegas.
2023
IVY - The World's First Conversational AI-based Intercom Voice Assistant
Product launch of Ivy Virtual Assistant to support emergency help desks; wins Security Industry Association’s Award (Category: New Products and Solutions – Communication and Networking Solutions) at ICS West in Las Vegas
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
World Premiere of Symphony Cloud
Commend presents the first-ever cloud-based Intercom security platform, which incorporates “Privacy and Security by Design”. Symphony allows to collect security-specific information in real time and workflows can be efficiently synchronized – both in everyday situations and in emergencies.
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.
2018
The New ID5 - Professional in Every Situation (Symphony Device)
The first masterpiece of the new concerto series by Commend. Our new indoor series convinces with durable and visually appealing high-end Intercom stations.
2018
EX 7000 and EE 7000
Addition to Commend Industrial Station Family! Communication in the face of danger and significant advantages for users.
2016
WS 300 - The First Devices of the Symphony Generation
The vandal resistant SIP wallmount stations were developed and designed specifically for areas with high requirements on safety and system integration.
2016
Launch of IP-Loudspeakers - AFLS Series
Commend had developed a new generation of loudspeakers that provide that essential bit of added value: The networkable IP loudspeakers of Series AFLS bring together communication and public address in a single device - this distinguishes them clearly from ‘classic’ public address solutions.
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.
2012
Conductor - A New Control Desk Solution
The CONDUCTOR solution was developed specifically to raise the concept of central Intercom system management and control to new levels of performance and user friendliness.
2010
Launch of Wallmount Stations Series WS
37 different station types and modules have been presented during the worldwide Intercom 2.0 Roadshow.
2010
Commend Introduces 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
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.
1998
G7-CNET-W Networking Card - The Start of Digital Networking
2002
Intercom Goes IP
G7-CNET-LAN networking card, allows networking over IP.
1997
Commend Introduces the Intercom Server GE 700
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.
1993
First Fully Digital Intercom Station
EE 711 – First digital Intercom Station with graphic display brought to market, setting the industry standard for Intercom Technology
1980
First Global Intercom System Using C-MOS Microprocessor Technology
1974
First Intercom Centrals
First programmable Intercom Central GE 101 with Intercom Station EE 101 setting new standards in design and technology; a highly successful product.
1972
First Intercom Station by Commend
Stations work on third party intercom systems1971