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1995 – Today

History –
We celebrate 30 Years of MTG

We look back with pride on the milestones and highlights of the last 30 years and celebrate the significant history at MTG. However, our story is far from over, and we look forward to the future

Our Company History

FREE Managed PKI & CLM from Germany

This FREE Plan gives mid-sized companies immediate access to certificate management – no setup required, with full functionality including CLM for up to 50 certificates from MTG PKI.

2025
MTG History – 2025
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.

2025
MTG publishes a standard draft for Post-Quantum Cryptography in OpenPGP
2023
MTG History – 2023
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.

2023
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.

2022
MTG History – 2021
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.

2021
MTG presents at the CARDIS 2020 conference how post-quantum cryptography can be implemented on embedded systems
2020
Prof. Dr. Johannes Buchmann becomes a member of the
supervisory board at MTG
2020
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).

2020
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!

2019
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.

2019
MTG ERS – Enterprise Resource Security
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.

2019
MTG History – 2018
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.

2018
Cash Register Security Ordinance – Launch of another service at DARZ

The DARZ-TSE-PKI now provides certificates for ATMs and cash register systems.

2018
media transfer AG becomes MTG AG
2018
We are DIN ISO 27001 certified
2017
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.

2017
MTG was featured in the 3sat documentary "Smart Living"
2016
MTG History – 2015 DARZ
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.

2015
MTG featured in the ZDF documentary "Blackout - Deutschland ohne Strom" – Are Germany's critical infrastructures prepared for cyberattacks?
2015
MTG History – 2015
MTG CryptoController wins Innovation Award

The product is honored in the nationwide innovation competition "Landmarks in the Land of Ideas" in the Economy category.

2015
Cisco Catalyst Switch certified according to Common Criteria

Our IT Security Testing Center successfully completes the Common Criteria evaluation process for Cisco switches

2014
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.

2013
Launch of the highly secure smart home system "MTG NetHouse"

Deployment at the energy provider EVO.

2013
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.

2012
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.

2011
MTG History – 2010
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.

2010
MTG History – 2009
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.

2009
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.

2008
Development of a Content Delivery Network for Deutsche Telekom

1 million simultaneous streams – Live streaming of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

2007
MTG History – 2006
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.

2006
MTG History – 2005 MTG-Pruefstelle-fuer-IT-Sicherheit
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).

2005
Chancellor Schröder inaugurates the Phonoline internet music platform

MTG carried out the complete development for Deutsche Telekom.

2004
Change of legal form to a stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft)
2003
MTG develops T-Online Software 5.0, later achieving 6 million customer installations
2003
Relocation to the current headquarters at Dolivostraße 11, Darmstadt
2001
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.

1999
First PKI support for Deutsche Telekom's Trust Center (T-Telesec) based on the Cybertrust CA
1997
MTG History – 1996 MOD
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.

1996
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.

1995

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