Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity
Leading European manufacturer. Secure network solutions. Engineered in Germany.
The development and quality assurance of Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity (formerly LANCOM Systems) solutions take place in Germany in accordance with high security standards. The “IT Security made in Germany“ quality label of the German IT Security Association, as well as certifications from the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), attest to the level of security achieved.
Leading European manufacturer of network and security solutions
Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity is a leading European manufacturer of network and security solutions for business and the public sector, as well as for organizations subject to specific security and certification requirements. The company was founded in 2026 through the merger of two Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries, LANCOM Systems and Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity.
The portfolio includes hardware (WAN, LAN, WLAN, firewalls), virtual network components, cloud-based software-defined networking (SDN), solutions for remote and mobile access, as well as high-throughput network encryption and endpoint security solutions based on the “zero trust” model.
Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity places great emphasis on reliability and security. The company’s trusted network and security solutions guide users toward a secure and fully digitized environment, thereby making a meaningful contribution to digital sovereignty.
Facts & figures of LANCOM Systems (today Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity)
LANCOM Systems was formed in 2002 as a management buyout from the former ELSA AG and continued the products and brands of the former ELSA department “Communication Systems” (professional data communications). Since then, LANCOM Systems has been writing its very own success story. The management is in the hands of Constantin von Reden and Robert Mallinson.
Today, around 400 employees contribute to the company’s success at its headquarters in Würselen near Aachen, in Munich, and at other locations across Europe. LANCOM is the leading European manufacturer of network infrastructure solutions for businesses and the public sector. The millions of LANCOM Systems products in operation around the world are confirmation of customer trust and satisfaction.
Marketing is exclusively indirect, with more than 7,500 distribution partners in Germany, Europe and increasingly around the world. These partners also make up the growing service network. Customers include small and medium-sized enterprises, government agencies, institutions, and major corporations from Germany, Europe and increasingly worldwide.
LANCOM is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German technology group Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Munich.
In 2026, the two Rohde & Schwarz subsidiaries LANCOM Systems and Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity merged to form a new subsidiary operating under the name “Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity GmbH.”
Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity – A Rohde & Schwarz Company
Rohde & Schwarz empowers companies and governments with the technology they need to define and maintain their digital sovereignty. Innovation has been a hallmark of Rohde & Schwarz since its inception. The company’s founders, Dr. Lothar Rohde and Dr. Hermann Schwarz, were technological pioneers. Driven by a hands-on entrepreneurial spirit, the college friends set out to explore the largely uncharted field of high-frequency technology. Ninety years later, the privately held company, headquartered in Munich, employs more than 15,000 people worldwide and generated total revenue of EUR 3.16 billion in fiscal year 2024/2025. Through its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity divisions, Rohde & Schwarz is already bringing tomorrow’s innovations to life today. The global technology group’s leading product and solution expertise enables customers in industry, government, and the military to shape their technological autonomy and digital sovereignty.
Through its subsidiary Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity GmbH, the Group brings together its expertise in network, security, and encryption solutions. Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity is a leading European manufacturer of network and security solutions for the business and public sectors, as well as for government and private-sector customers with specific security and regulatory requirements. The network and cybersecurity solutions from Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity support users on their journey toward a secure, digital world and make a significant contribution to digital sovereignty.
