Milestones

A small backyard room is what starts the success story of Derdack in 1995. Inspired by the growing popularity of a sideline medium called SMS (Short Message Service) and the opportunities of the Internet, Derdack develops a software solution that through it’s flexibility and architecture proves a unique novelty on the mobile communication market – "message master".

• 1994: Matthes founds his first software business
• 1995: Matthes becomes 2nd prize winner in the German Mobile Data Award
• 1996: Ronald joins Matthes initial software business
• 1998: Derdack develops web-to-SMS solution for O2 Germany
• 1999: Matthes, Doreen and Ronald found a limited corporation
• 1999: Software is licensed to Symantec, Mobilkom Austria and O2 Germany
• 2000: Launch of the Derdack Partner Program
• 2000: Derdack becomes solution partner of Vodafone
• 2001: Release of message master® xsp for mobile operators and service providers
• 2002: O2 Germany is the first mobile operator to deploy Derdack SMS software
• 2002: Derdack is invited to join Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council
• 2003: First MMS software released
• 2003: Derdack wins Microsoft Mobile Solution Challenge Award
• 2004: Derdack is nominated for the German Innovation Award 2004
• 2004: Derdack releases new products for MMSC Access Management and Bulk XMS
• 2006: Derdack launches mms blogs for real-time sharing of pictures and videos
• 2006: Derdack becomes Microsoft Certified Partner with ISV Solution Competence
• 2007: Derdack launches its innovative alert and notification software

 

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