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WE KNOW EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS OUR COMPANY SCANDINAVIA TRONDHEIM BERGEN OSLO KONGSBERG VÄSTERÅS STOCKHOLM STAVANGER ÖREBRO LINKÖPING GOTHENBURG COPENHAGEN LUND GERMANY ASIA SHANGHAI ERLANGEN KARLSRUHE TAIPEI Data Respons is a full-service, independent FAST FACTS technology company and a leading player ESTABLISHED: 1986 in the embedded solutions market. VISION: A smarter solution starts from inside OPERATING REVENUE 2011: NOK 850 million AT DATA RESPONS we believe a smarter solution starts from inside. We provide products, consultancy services and embedded solutions at all levels of complexity to OEM companies, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 446 system integrators and vertical product suppliers in a range of market segments such as defence, medical equipment, industrial automation, oil services, maritime, transportation, energy and tele- OFFICES: Denmark (1), Germany communications. (2), Norway (8), Sweden (6), China (1) & Taiwan (1) EMBEDDED SOLUTIONS can be described as the computer brain of a machine, system or industrial end product, and can be used in a broad range of industrial applications, such as rugged BUSINESS TYPE: Public limited control units for military vehicles, graphic monitoring systems for greener train operations , laser company, listed on the Oslo Stock solutions for calculating medical data or fiscal measuring systems for oil and gas. Exchange (ticker: DAT) OUR PRESENCE IN ASIA ensures quality both in the industrialisation process and the delivery CERTIFICATIONS phase, while innovation and development of technological solutions takes place locally with the ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 customers in cooperation with our highly-skilled experts from our offices located in important OHSAS 18001:2007 industrial regions in Scandinavia and Germany. This collaboration makes for an ideal partnership. CUSTOMERS include global companies such as ABB, Kongsberg Group, Ericsson, Raytheon, Saab, Rolls-Royce, FMC Technologies, Hexagon, Laerdal Medical, Schlumberger and Tomra. 2 COMPANY PROFILE OUR COMPANY CLOSE TO THE CUSTOMER 04 Data Respons forms part of the local network in several important industrial regions. This is vital in order to provide customer-relevant skills, services and support as well as develop- ing long-term customer relationships. Being close to the customer and the projects we collaborate on means greater flexibility and speed, which benefits our customers. SOLID INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 14 Data Respons has been providing consul- tancy services as well as developing and delivering embedded solutions to world- leading companies for more than 25 years. This has given us a deep understanding of embedded technology, and, since we work in several major industry sectors, a breadth of expertise that few can match. LOCAL INNOVATION 20 – GLOBAL PRODUCTION Data Respons’ operations ensures an optimal mix of local innovation and cost-effective production. We offer the benefit of a comprehensive Nordic-to-Asian value chain, covering all phases for the development and production of embedded solutions. Our three business areas enable customers to choose a form of collaboration that suits their needs. solutions products Data Respons develops and delivers custom Data Respons has vast and up-to-date knowledge solutions by combining engineering expertise about standard embedded computer products with standard computer products from lead- from world-leading partners that covers all ing suppliers. Our goal is to provide smarter relevant industrial standards. Our close solutions and to strengthen our customers’ contact with many suppliers mean competitiveness. We are often involved in quicker access to products that fit several phases of the solution’s lifecycle, thus the specifications, expectations becoming a long-term and strategic partner and demands of our custo- for our customers. mers. services Data Respons offers more than 450 expe- rienced specialists with a broad range of development expertise from different pro- fessional disciplines. Expectations for new functionality and increasing complexity and technological content demand that we can provide high-level engineering services to meet our customers’ needs. COMPANY PROFILE 3 CLOSE TO THE CUSTOMER Being close to the customer is necessary in order to provide relevant skills, services and support as well as to develop long-term relationships. A challenge for many companies is to meet CLOSE TO THE CUSTOMER the demands for faster product development Data Respons works closely with our WHY DATA RESPONS? and the implementation of new technology customers, helping them make smart while maintaining a competitive cost struc- technology choices when a product or Local engineering and project ture. system needs to be upgraded or developed. management experts at short notice PARTNERSHIPS COLLABORATION A close partnership means that our custom- A tight collaboration means that our cus- Access to Data Respons’ ers get advice from local engineers and meet tomers have are assured that the technology global operations people who know their business. At the that is chosen is future-oriented, provides same time, through our active network, our increased functionality and improves profit- Independent partner customers get access to Data Respons’ ability in the long run. operations and expertise in Europe and Asia. Future-oriented, competitive embedded technology Close partnership means that our customers get Over 25 years of experience advice from local engineers and meet people who know their business. 4 “ COMPANY PROFILE CUSTOMISATION CUSTOM CHOICE OF EXTREME SPECIFICATION TECHNOLOGY CONDITIONS Specifications are based on the Given our experience with different In tough, challenging environments environmental conditions under industries and technologies, Data Re- computer equipment must have spe- which an embedded solution is spons can assess existing solutions, cial qualities in order to function op- intended to function, along with form propose alternatives, and identify timally. This is especially important if factors and any other requirements potential cost reductions. the system must meet the demands with respect to certification. of classification companies. Our comprehensive knowledge of Data Respons prepares requirement standard products, combined with Data Respons develops smarter solu- specifications in close cooperation a solid network and long-term tions for use in extreme conditions by with our customers. collaboration with partners allow us combining customised hardware and to be independent in our choice of software with embedded computer Physical size technology and the products and products from international partners. Interfaces consultancy services we offer. Functionality Humidity Performance Operating systems Altitude Power demands Software architecture Temperature Regulations Hardware platform Vibration Standards Processor architecture Salt spray Testing Memory and storage Shock Production Communication and I/O EMC Display and touch screens COMPANY PROFILE 5 SOLUTIONS Building smarter embedded solutions can be complex, time-consuming and demanding. That’s why our customers choose Data Respons as a strategic partner. Data Respons works closely with our vibration or humidity. In addition, special comprehensive local testing facilities and co- customers from specification to the delivery adaptations such as form or performance operates closely with major test laboratories, of an embedded solution. requirements or industry certifications may enabling us to test products and solutions ac- be required. cording to specific customer needs. We pro- SPECIFICATIONS vide our customers with quality assurance, Specifications may include parameters for DEVELOPMENT predictability and traceability. We can handle conditions such as temperature fluctuations, The development of embedded solutions is all necessary paperwork in terms of shipping tailored to each individual customer and pro- and customs, or ship products directly to the ject. Data Respons can help customers at every customer or to the end-customer. stage of design, development and production – from prototype to serial delivery. This demands NEXT GENERATION WHY DATA RESPONS? a system perspective on embedded solutions Next generation is about helping our cus- and knowledge of customised HW/SW devel- tomers prepare for further development. opment, choice of technology platform and An embedded solution normally involves Reduce time-to-market suppliers, preparation of test docu mentation a fair number of components from several and certification of prototypes. suppliers, and we keep our customers up- Carry out cost-effective R&D to-date with regards to changes, upgrades ASSEMBLY, TEST AND DELIVERY and end-of-life issues. In addition, we advise Local presence Assembly, test and delivery are part of our on alternative solutions and next generation Allows you to focus on your operational capabilities. Data Respons has technology. own core competence Meet increasing demands for new functionality and Data Respons can help customers at every stage complexity of design, development and production – from prototype to serial delivery. 6 “ COMPANY PROFILE SOLUTIONS SPECIFICations SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Vibration Moisture Security Form factor Performance EMC Certification DeveloPMENT DEVELOPMENT Choice of technology platform Development of customised HW/SW Choice of supplier Certification of prototype Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Documentation Project management ASSEMBLY, TEST TEST AND DELIVERY