Adder Technology
British computer hardware accessory company
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::summary British computer hardware accessory company ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Adder Technology |
| logo | Adder Technology logo.png |
| former_name | Adder Publishing |
| type | Private company |
| foundation | |
| location_city | Cambridge |
| location_country | United Kingdom |
| products | KVM switches, Serial Consoles, IT infrastructure products |
| num_employees | 250 |
| num_employees_year | 2021 |
| website | |
| :: |
| name = Adder Technology | logo = Adder Technology logo.png | former_name = Adder Publishing | type = Private company | foundation = | location_city = Cambridge | location_country = United Kingdom | products = KVM switches, Serial Consoles, IT infrastructure products | num_employees = 250 | num_employees_year = 2021 | website = Adder Technology is a British manufacturer of computer hardware peripherals based in Cambridge, England, UK. Founded in 1984 by Adrian Dickens, the company specializes in of keyboard, video, mouse (KVM) controllers. It is among the leading producers of KVM controllers in Europe.{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cambridgeshire/4814886.stm |title=Cambridge company to treble output |date=16 March 2006 |publisher=BBC News Online |accessdate=2007-09-19}}
The company has US, UK, Germany, Netherlands, and Singapore offices and a global distribution network. Some 60% of its production is exported to Europe and the United States.
History
The company was founded in 1984 as Adder Publishing by Adrian Dickens and was rebranded as Adder Technology in 1986. It relocated to Bar Hill in 2012.
Products
Adder develops hardware-based, remote-management devices sold under the brand 'Adder'. Products include KVM switches (analog and Cat5), KVM over IP, digital signage products, remote office/branch office solutions, and out-of-band management solutions.
Recognition
Adder Technology has won Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu's "Fast 50" designation in the Deloitte Fast 500 awards for 8 consecutive years. The company has received a Queen's Award for Enterprise.
References
References
- (November 12, 2009). "Computer connectivity innovator Adder Technology continues legacy". Cambridge Network.
- Quested, Tony. (February 24, 2012). "Snakes alive! Adder climbs ladder". Business Weekly.
- Sandra Kay Miller. (2007-06-29). "Is The Death Of Traditional KVM Near?". Processor.
- (2007). "Unique accolade for Adder Technology: Only company to win Eastern Region Technology Fast 50 Award 5 years running". Cambridge Network.
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