Rohde & Schwarz has completed the 2023/2024 fiscal year successfully in a highly dynamic market environment. The company once again experienced growth in both revenue and incoming orders compared to the previous year. The group’s three divisions – Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity – effectively tackled the current challenges. Their wide-ranging product portfolio helps customers maintain their technological and digital independence.
During the 2023/2024 fiscal year (July to June), the market saw diverse and dynamic developments. The technology group, with its emphasis on connectivity and security, demonstrated strong positioning in key growth markets. Revenue rose by 5.3 percent to EUR 2.93 billion, and incoming orders surpassed expectations, increasing by 22.77 percent to EUR 3.87 billion. The operating result was positive, and with a robust sales pipeline, Rohde & Schwarz has commenced the new fiscal year with optimism.The group’s leading market position is maintained through significant investments, with a commitment to invest 15-20% of revenue in research and development each year. With over 14,400 employees worldwide as of June 30, 2024, the group emphasizes innovation leadership in the technology sector. Continued investments in the group’s own centers of competence and production plants ensure customer proximity, flexibility, and reliable supply capability, especially in light of challenging economic and geopolitical situations. Vertical integration investments further ensure resilience against external influences.
Our technical expertise in test and measurement allows us to serve customers in a variety of markets, providing stability even in challenging times. Despite a decrease in demand in the wireless communications segment, our equipment continues to be relied upon by research and development customers as they drive forward future technologies such as Beyond 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, sensor technology integration, and quantum technologies.
Despite market challenges, our diversified product portfolio has kept our test and measurement business stable. While demand in wireless communications has decreased, our equipment remains essential for research and development customers working on future technologies like Beyond 5G and 6G, artificial intelligence, sensor technology integration, and quantum technologies, leading to increased orders and positive impact on our business.
Rohde & Schwarz offers a comprehensive range of test and measurement solutions to support the automotive industry in its technological transition. This includes radar sensors for environmental sensing, which are crucial for the development of driver assistance systems. The company’s test systems cover all requirements from development and production to functional testing during maintenance, ensuring smooth interaction of all devices and services within the vehicle.
Despite sluggish investment activity from OEMs and their suppliers in the past fiscal year, Rohde & Schwarz remains well positioned for the future with its broad product portfolio. As a leading global supplier, the company continues to provide well-engineered solutions to meet the evolving needs of automotive customers in the midst of technological advancements.
Revolutionary approaches for ensuring the resilience of vital infrastructures
Rohde & Schwarz is at the forefront of advancing aviation safety for the future. With air traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels, there is a growing focus on enhancing communications technology. The company has capitalized on this trend, achieving significant success in the past fiscal year by implementing three nationwide communications systems in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Rohde & Schwarz has solidified its position as an industry leader in the security scanner segment, experiencing growing demand in global markets. The company is optimistic about additional market opportunities, particularly in Europe and North America, where its scanners are already widely recognized.
Rohde & Schwarz has continued to excel in the broadcast & media industry, solidifying its position as a top supplier of transmitter network equipment with the introduction of highly energy-efficient TV transmitters. This advancement allows for the use of cutting-edge technologies like Next Gen TV and 5G Broadcast. Globally, leading radio broadcasters trust Rohde & Schwarz for their broadcast & media solutions.
The aerospace and defense market is in need of advanced solutions to meet its demands. Test solutions for radar and satellite applications are particularly sought after, especially as the traditional satellite business becomes more connected with terrestrial mobile communications. Rohde & Schwarz is well-equipped to meet these demands with its expertise in both areas, offering a broad portfolio to meet the needs of the market. Orders have been exceeding expectations, particularly in Europe and North America.
Rohde & Schwarz’s reputation as a trustworthy security partner has contributed to its growth in the Technology Systems Division. The division experienced above-average growth in the last fiscal year, driven by a heightened concern for security in the face of geopolitical tensions and armed conflicts. Additionally, the German procurement program Digitalization of Land Based Operations (D-LBO) has played a significant role in the division’s exceptional performance, particularly in supplying the German armed forces with cutting-edge radiocommunications.
Rohde & Schwarz is a leading industry partner in the European defense project Future Combat Air System, particularly in the avionics field. The company is contributing its communications solutions and serving as a development partner for the AI-based software platform.
Comprehensive Solutions for Naval Operations
Securing maritime routes for passenger travel and international trade is critical, and the navy plays a vital role in this. In response to the increasing challenges in the maritime sector, there has been a growing demand for Rohde & Schwarz solutions. The group has successfully secured several important projects, such as supplying radiocommunications and reconnaissance systems to the German, Australian, and Polish naval forces. To better serve its customers, the group has invested in establishing a new naval center of competence in Hamburg and Kiel (Germany) for the implementation of major national and international projects.
Our Networks and Cybersecurity Division experienced a substantial increase in incoming orders this year, reflecting the growing public awareness of the importance of digital sovereignty. As the demand for secure and autonomous digital operations continues to rise, our group subsidiary LANCOM Systems has been at the forefront of meeting these needs with its innovative products and solutions for site networking, network security, and network management.
One notable achievement was the provision of our high-performance WLAN solutions for the 2024 Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof, Germany. This exemplifies our commitment to ensuring data security and the availability of communications systems, and we will continue to meet the evolving demands of individuals, companies, and the public sector in the digital world.
With the ongoing high cyberattack threat level, there is a growing need for secure encryption. A specially designed communications platform allows for encrypted transmission of information, including telephony, video, and messaging services, providing the highest level of confidentiality. This ensures interruption-free end-to-end encryption for authorities and the military to safeguard their data.
Wszystkie trzy dywizje są przygotowane do wzrostu w roku fiskalnym 2024/2025. Firma Rohde & Schwarz jest pewna, że może dalej rozbudować swoją pozycję jako czołowa grupa technologiczna pomimo oczekiwanych trudnych warunków geopolitycznych i gospodarczych.
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