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Gigaset Communications

German multinational technology company Gigaset Communications GmbHSiemens Gigaset S150FormerlySiemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (2005-2008)TypeSubsidiaryIndustryTelecommunicationsFoundedOctober 1, 2005; 20 years ago (2005-10-01)FounderSiemensHeadquarters Munich, GermanyArea servedWorldwideKey peopleKlaus Weßing (CEO and chairman of the executive board)Bernhard Riedel (chairman of the supervisory board)ProductsCordless, VoIP and corded telephones as well as Smart HomeRevenue€280 million (2018)Operating income (€8.5 million) (2018)Net income €3.4 million (2018)Total assets €213.1 million (2018)OwnerSiemens (2005-2008)Gigaset (2008-2024)Snom (2024-present)Number of employees888 (2018)ParentSiemens (2005-2008)Gigaset (2008-2024)VTech (2024-present)Websitewww.gigaset.com Gigaset Communications GmbH (formerly known as Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG) is a multinational corporation based in Munich, Germany. Founded in 2005 by Siemens, it was acquired by Arques Industries, later renamed Gigaset, in 2008, it is more active in the area of communications technology and in the manufacturing of DECT telephones. In 2024 VTech acquir