Our Company History
Establishment of media transfer GmbH (MTG) in Darmstadt
Company objective: To develop key technologies for future markets. The focus areas are communication technologies, IT security, and business internet platforms.
Start of the development of the world's first MP3 download
portal for Telekom, "MOD – Music on Demand"
128 Kbit MP3 with 2 ISDN B-channels, MP3 watermarking, and online encryption.
First PKI support for Deutsche Telekom's Trust Center (T-Telesec) based on the Cybertrust CA
MTG-CAPRI – A local PC network is managed with a single ISDN card and protected by a firewall
The MTG software enables the control, management, and protection of ISDN communication.
Relocation to the current headquarters at Dolivostraße 11, Darmstadt
MTG develops T-Online Software 5.0, later achieving 6 million customer installations
Change of legal form to a stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft)
Chancellor Schröder inaugurates the Phonoline internet music platform
MTG carried out the complete development for Deutsche Telekom.
Opening of the IT Security Testing Center – Recognized and
accredited by BSI
Opening of the IT Security Testing Center recognized by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in accordance with the Common Criteria (CC).
MTG wins the global tender from T-Systems for the Trust Center PKI
The technological foundation is the PKI platform MTG CARA, which remains successful and is continuously developed to this day.
Development of a Content Delivery Network for Deutsche Telekom
1 million simultaneous streams – Live streaming of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Winner of multiple awards as the best extranet for insurance companies
It is a highly successful platform that is still widely used by insurance brokers today.
Winning the BSI tender for the Root CA of the German passport and ID card systems
Today, MTG CARA serves globally as the CVCA and CSCA for machine-readable travel documents (MRTD), ID cards, and electronic residence permits.
Launch of the electronic identity server (eID Server) for using the new ID card
With the MTG eID Server, we continue to offer an electronic identity server for the new German ID card in eCommerce and eGovernment.
Launch of the cluster-capable HSM-HA solution for Deutschland HSM by Utimaco
The new MTG HSM-HA software enables the operation of any number of HSMs in active-active mode, ensuring maximum scalability and fault tolerance.
We welcome Tamer Kemeröz to the executive board
Tamer Kemeröz, as a member of the executive board, is responsible for the consistent transformation from a project-based to a product-based company. The focus is on innovative product solutions for cryptographic key management and secure identities.
Launch of the highly secure smart home system "MTG NetHouse"
Deployment at the energy provider EVO.
Participation in the development of the technical guideline for smart metering: BSI-TR 03109
Our IT Security Testing Center contributes to a groundbreaking new technical guideline for German smart metering. Later, the "Protection Profile for the Gateway of a Smart Metering System" is certified under the BSI identification number BSI-CC-PP-0073-2014.
Cisco Catalyst Switch certified according to Common Criteria
Our IT Security Testing Center successfully completes the Common Criteria evaluation process for Cisco switches
MTG CryptoController wins Innovation Award
The product is honored in the nationwide innovation competition "Landmarks in the Land of Ideas" in the Economy category.
MTG featured in the ZDF documentary "Blackout - Deutschland ohne Strom" – Are Germany's critical infrastructures prepared for cyberattacks?
Launch of DARZ.CA as a certified Sub-CA service provider for smart metering
The new Sub-CA service of the Smart Meter PKI is certified according to BSI TR-03145 and provides our customers with a reliable and straightforward solution for meeting legal requirements. It continues to supply all necessary certificate types for all mandated market roles.
MTG was featured in the 3sat documentary "Smart Living"
Launch of the mini-HSM: First security module certified by BSI
At the IT security trade fair it-sa in Nuremberg, BSI Department President Bernd Kowalski presented the letter certificate according to Common Criteria EAL4+ for the TCOS-based high-security chip in the "Smart Meter mini-HSM" to Dirk Backofen, Head of Telekom Security.
We are DIN ISO 27001 certified
Cash Register Security Ordinance – Launch of another service at DARZ
The DARZ-TSE-PKI now provides certificates for ATMs and cash register systems.
MTG Mehrwert Konnektor & MTG CLS Stack:
Successful debut at the Metering Days
Only those who,master communication and encryption technologies, like MTG, can devise and implement such a simple solution for highly complex requirements related to the secure control of devices for the energy transition.
ERS ® – Enterprise Resource Security, the central technology platform for PKI, KMS, and lifecycle management
MTG ERS ® simplifies the management of cryptographic keys and identities in businesses and public institutions throughout the entire lifecycle.
MTG presents PQC solutions at the RSA Conference in San Francisco
MTG shows IT security experts from around the world how critical infrastructures can already be protected from future threats posed by quantum computers.
Premiere! Load profile meters can now be read for the first time via SMGW!
The IEC1107 protocol is now transparently read via the CLS channel for the first time! Load profile meters can thus be securely read via the SMGW!
Establishment of MTG Hellas in Athens, Greece
Our Greek team in Athens will now support us in designing our user interfaces (UI) and harmonizing the user experience (UX).
PQC Online Demo is now available
MTG has developed PQC solutions that can be used and tested today. The online demo provides interested users with the opportunity to convince themselves that quantum-safe applications can already be implemented in practice.
MTG introduces the Certificate Lifecycle Manager at it-sa 2022 in Nuremberg
The long-time PKI specialist presents the MTG Certificate Lifecycle Manager (CLM), a solution that optimizes all certificate-related processes throughout the entire lifecycle of the certificates.
MTG receives the Innovation Award from the Federal Association for IT Security for its key management solution
MTG impresses the jury with its VMware-certified Encryption-as-a-Service solution.
Establishment of the 360° German Security Alliance
New partnership with XELANED and DARZ for the comprehensive and simple implementation of PKI projects.
The 360° GSA presents a comprehensive, user-friendly, and free online demo for PKI & CLM
PKI projects can now be implemented easily and with minimal expertise. From now on, everyone can experience the benefits of our solution firsthand.
energy@WEB-API-Services – Supplier change within 24 hours & transmission of switching information made easy!
New service in collaboration with partner DARZ
The service is based on the new BDEW Web-API, which enables the querying of the MaLo-ID in LFW24 as well as the secure, compliant transmission of switching commands to the metering point operator.