Milestones
A small backyard room is where the Derdack success story starts 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 its flexibility and architecture proves a unique solution in the mobile communication market – “message master”.
In 2003 Derdack starts to investige applications of mobile messaging in the enterprise market and subsequently launches a new product for enterprise notifications. This product – “Enterprise Alert” – becomes the shooting star of Derdack's product portfolio in the coming years and receives numerous awards.
- 2012: Launch of new version 2012 of Enterprise Alert
- 2012: Derdack nominated for HP AllianceONE Partner of the Year
- 2012: Derdack finalist in IBM Business Partner Innovation Award
- 2011: Derdack launches smartphone apps for mobile incident management
- 2011: Derdack presents the INSPIRE 2011, the Enterprise Notification Conference for customers and partners
- 2011: Enterprise Alert is nominated for the Network Computing Awards and IT Excellence Award
- 2010: Derdack is honored with the Global Messaging Award
- 2010: Derdack receives Network Computing Award
- 2010: Derdack receives European IT Excellence Award
- 2009: Derdack is awarded Microsoft Gold Partner status
- 2009: Derdack becomes Microsoft System Center Alliance Partner
- 2009: Launch of message master® nx – next-gen messaging platform
- 2008: Re-launch of Derdack corporate design
- 2007: Derdack launches its innovative notification workflow software
- 2006: Derdack becomes Microsoft Certified Partner with ISV Solution Competence
- 2006: Derdack launches mms blogs for real-time sharing of pictures and videos
- 2004: Derdack is nominated for the German Innovation Award 2004
- 2004: Derdack releases new products for MMSC Access Management & Bulk XMS
- 2003: First MMS software released
- 2003: Derdack wins Microsoft Mobile Solution Challenge Award
- 2002: O2 Germany is the first mobile operator to deploy Derdack SMS software
- 2002: Derdack is invited to join Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council
- 2001: Release of message master® xsp for mobile operators and service providers
- 2000: Launch of the Derdack Partner Program
- 2000: Derdack becomes solution partner of Vodafone
- 1999: Matthes, Doreen and Ronald found a limited corporation
- 1999: Software is licensed to Symantec, Mobilkom Austria and O2 Germany
- 1998: Derdack develops web-to-SMS solution for O2 Germany
- 1996: Derdack releases 1st Desktop SMS software
- 1996: Ronald joins Matthes initial software business
- 1995: Matthes becomes 2nd prize winner in the German Mobile Data Award
- 1994: Matthes founds his first software business
