Riedel Communications

http://www.riedel.net
https://www.linkedin.com/company/riedel-communications/

Riedel Communications, a privately owned company headquartered in Germany, was founded in 1987, employs approximately 800 individuals, operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer, and reported $234.2M in revenue as of 2023 for its live production offerings. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing networks for video, audio, data, and communications. Its solutions are applied across various sectors, including broadcast, pro-audio, event, sports, theatre, and security applications.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1987

Headcount

799

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Live production

Ownership

Privately Owned

Deployments

187

News Summary:

Riedel Communications executive Jan Eveleens stated on March 19, 2026, that he anticipates the 2026 NAB Show will highlight the industry's ongoing transition to software-based and cloud-ready solutions, encompassing both on-premise and public cloud deployments. Earlier the same day, Riedel announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas, appointing Jan Schaffner as Vice President Managed Technology Americas. Schaffner, who joined Riedel in 2018, was central to developing the division across North America, previously serving as program manager for its regional expansion. This appointment, initially reported on March 13, 2026, formalizes Riedel's long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region. Lutz Rathmann, CEO of Managed Technology at Riedel Communications, emphasized the company's investment in personnel, infrastructure, and long-term relationships across the Americas.

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Riedel Communications offers 29 products in the connectivity and cloud and media tech industries. Riedel Communications's product portfolio comprises of audio, connectivity infrastructure, enterprise connectivity services, broadcast professional services and live production.

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Riedel Communications's revenues were less than $500M in 2023. Caretta Research has split Riedel Communications's revenue into 14 different product categories, the largest of which is communications and intercoms. For full access to Riedel Communications's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

CS Live Builds Future-Ready OB Van With Riedel Technology

CS Live Builds Future-Ready OB Van With Riedel Technology Riedel Communications has announced that Czech production company CS live has deployed a fully integrated Riedel infrastructure in its latest outside broadcast (OB) van, aimed at supporting high-end sports production.

4RFV UK

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

CS live Builds Future Ready OB Van With Riedel MediorNet...

Riedel Communications today announced that Czech-based production company CS live has equipped its newest outside broadcast (OB) van with an integrated Riedel infrastructure combining MediorNet media networking, the hi human interface control system, and Artist intercom with Bolero wireless communications.

4RFV International Broadcast News

Mar

26th

2026

07:44

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Ready OB Van With Riedel MediorNet and hi Control System

WUPPERTAL, Germany — March 26, 2026 — Riedel Communications today announced that Czech-based production company CS live has equipped its newest outside broadcast (OB) van with an integrated Riedel infrastructure combining MediorNet media networking, the hi human interface control system, and Artist intercom with Bolero wireless communications.

Svconline

Mar

19th

2026

16:27

New Offerings, Emerging Tech

2026 NAB Show Exhibitor Insight: Riedel Communications

TV Tech: What do you anticipate will be the most significant technology trends at the 2026 NAB Show? Jan Eveleens: We’re going to see the industry continue moving toward software-based and cloud-ready solutions, whether that means on-prem deployments or public cloud.

TVTechnology

Mar

19th

2026

07:31

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel Appoints Jan Schaffner As VP Of Managed Technology Americas

Riedel Communications has announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas, including the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. “We are here to stay — and we are investing in people, infrastructure, and long-term relationships across the Americas,” said Lutz Rathmann, CEO Managed Technology at Riedel Communications.

Twice

Mar

13th

2026

06:40

Management Changes, Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel Expands Managed Technology Division in the Americas, Taps Jan Schaffner to Lead Regional Growth

WUPPERTAL, Germany — March 12, 2026 — Riedel Communications today announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move formalizes Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region.

The IABM

Mar

13th

2026

05:33

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel names head of managed technology Americas

Riedel Communications has appointed Jan Schaffner as vice president of managed technology for the Americas. Schaffner joined Riedel in 2018 and has been central to developing its managed technology division across North America, most recently serving as programme manager for the division’s regional expansion.

Installation International

Mar

13th

2026

00:17

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel Expands Managed Technology Division in the Americas, Taps Jan Schaffner to Lead Regional Growth

Riedel Communications today announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move formalizes Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region.

Technologies for Worship

Mar

12th

2026

10:10

Events, Emerging Tech

Riedel Communications to Showcase Array of Solutions Portfolios at 2026 NAB Show

Riedel Communications is set to showcase solutions across its MediorNet, Artist, Bolero, StageLink, SimplyLive and Managed Technology portfolios at the 2026 NAB Show. The company said it is focusing on simplifying infrastructures while strengthening performance, flexibility and scalability.

rAVe

Mar

12th

2026

09:59

Management Changes, Business Expansion, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel Expands Managed Technology Division In The Americas

Riedel Communic a tions has announced the expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and the appointment of Jan Schaffner as vice president, Managed Technology Americas, formalizing the company’s long-term market development strategy and reinforcing its commitment to delivering products across sports and live production environments in the region.

ProSoundWeb

Mar

11th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Riedel expands Managed Technology Division in the Americas

Riedel Communications has announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move formalises Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and reinforces its commitment to delivering purpose-built service solutions across sports and live production environments in the region.

Advanced Television

Mar

11th

2026

17:30

Business Expansion, B2B Tag

Riedel strengthens APAC presence with 24/7 Kuala Lumpur office

As workflows in APAC continue to shift towards IP, cloud, and software-driven solutions, Riedel Communications is rendering timely and expert assistance to broadcasters and production companies from their new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established earlier this year, the new office operates on a 24/7 basis with a dedicated team of 12 locally recruited software and IT engineers, and is led by Service & Support Manager Mustapha.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+

Riedel Communications's customers primarily consist of media and TV services, telecoms and broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of Riedel Communications's customers include Sky Group, BBC and The University of Texas at Austin. Riedel Communications has partners like Studio Automated. Riedel Communications has suppliers like intoPIX.

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