What Sunteq does

SUNTEQ spol. s r. o. is a privately held Slovak systems integrator specializing in professional audio, video, and broadcast technology, founded in 1991 by graduates of the Electrical Engineering Faculty in Bratislava. The company initially focused on PC and networking hardware before pivoting in 1994 to Apple DTP systems and authorized Digidesign (Avid) dealership, then progressively expanding into the full broadcast technology stack. It operates through two entities: SUNTEQ s.r.o. in Bratislava, Slovakia (Vajnorská 11803/89), and SUNTEQ BROADCAST spol. s r. o. in Prague, Czech Republic (Kaprova 42/14), covering the SK/CR broadcast and AV markets and holding ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.

The core offering is systems integration rather than proprietary product development. SUNTEQ distributes, integrates, and supports a portfolio of more than 12 partner brands spanning video contribution and transport (Appear, Haivision, Intinor, Media Links), live production (Ross Video, Blackmagic Design), audio production (Solid State Logic, Karno, Avid Pro Tools/Media Composer), high-performance storage (Ardis DDP with AVFS file system, Avid NEXIS), broadcast monitoring (Bridge Technologies), media asset management (Axle.AI), and Apple hardware for post-production. The platform architecture favors modular IP-based workflows (SRT, RIST, SMPTE 2022-7, NVMe-oF/RDMA, Dante, MADI) suited to live sports production, broadcast studio modernization, and film postproduction.

Revenue is generated across three streams: enterprise system integration services (consulting, design, installation, configuration, ongoing support), equipment resale via partner brand channels and an online storefront (studio.sk), and custom hardware/software development for macOS, iOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year contract cadences typical for large public-sector buyers. Named customers include Orange Slovensko (centralized VAR deployment for the Slovak Football League), Slovenský filmový ústav (post-2023-fire central storage), Slovenský rozhlas (Control Room R1 reconstruction completed in 2025), and SPI International (first HD TV channel in Slovakia, designed and launched in 2007).

Name

Sunteq

Legal name

SUNTEQ spol. s r. o.

Website

https://sunteq.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SUNTEQ is a Slovak systems integrator founded in 1991, distributing and integrating professional AV and broadcast technology solutions for enterprise and public-sector clients in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. AV and Broadcast Technology Integration: SUNTEQ generates revenue as a system integrator providing complete AV and broadcast technology solutions. This includes consulting, system design, equipment procurement, installation, integration, and ongoing technical support for broadcast studios, television stations, radio stations, film production facilities, and sports production companies.
2. Equipment Sales: Revenue from resale of professional AV and broadcast equipment from their portfolio of partner brands including Apple, Avid, Blackmagic Design, Haivision, Appear, Ross Video, Solid State Logic, and others through their online store (studio.sk).
3. Software Development Services: Custom hardware and software development services for macOS, iOS, tvOS, and visionOS platforms to meet special customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SUNTEQ is a system integrator and value-added distributor of professional AV and broadcast technology for Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The company provides end-to-end solutions including consultation, system design, equipment supply, integration, installation, and technical support, distributing partner brands such as Appear, Haivision, Ross Video, Blackmagic Design, Solid State Logic, Avid, Ardis, Media Links, Intinor, Karno, Bridge Technologies, and Axle.AI. It also delivers custom integrated project solutions, including the SFÚ central storage system, the Slovak Radio R1 studio reconstruction, and the Orange Slovensko VAR system, and develops custom hardware/software for Apple platforms when standard products cannot meet customer requirements.

Product overview

Sunteq is a systems integrator and value-added distributor of professional broadcast and AV technology for Slovakia and the Czech Republic, founded in 1991 and based in Bratislava. Rather than developing a single unified software product, Sunteq distributes, integrates, and supports a broad portfolio of partner technologies spanning the entire broadcast and AV production chain. The core offering is organized around video contribution and transport (Appear X Platform, Haivision Makito X4/Falkon X2/Pro460/Hub360/StreamHub/Air, Intinor Direkt family, Media Links MD8000/MDX/MDP/Xscend), live production and switching (Ross Video Carbonite/XPression/CamBot/Ultrix, Blackmagic Design ATEM/DaVinci Resolve), audio production (Solid State Logic Oracle/Trinity/ORIGIN/Duality δelta/AWS δelta/BiG SiX/UF8/UC1/System T, Karno SEPIA with analog modules, Avid Pro Tools/Media Composer), media asset management (Axle AI MAM/Tags/Cloud), storage (Ardis DDP with AVFS filesystem, Avid NEXIS), broadcast monitoring (Bridge Technologies VB330/Virtual Probe), and Apple hardware for post-production. Sunteq also designs and delivers custom integrated project solutions, including the SFÚ central storage system (built on Ardis DDP with NVMe/RDMA), the Slovak Radio R1 studio reconstruction (Pro Tools HDX, DiGiCo Quantum 338), and the Orange Slovensko VAR system (Appear X Platform). The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and provides hardware/software development services for MCU, macOS, Windows, and special customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Broadcast and AV Technology Integration Services End-to-end system integration services — including consulting, system design, equipment supply, installation, configuration, technical support, and custom hardware/software development — for broadcast, AV, audio production, post-production, and high-performance storage projects. Targeted at enterprise broadcast clients in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
• SFÚ Central Storage System Custom centralized shared storage solution for film archive and restoration workflows, built on Ardis DDP with NVMe-oF/RDMA fabric, supporting 13 retouching workstations, 2 color grading stations, DCI workflow, audio postproduction, and a scanner workstation. Delivered to SFÚ as a turnkey integration project.
• Slovak Radio R1 Studio Reconstruction Complete reconstruction of a symphony orchestra control room at Slovak Radio including digital mixing console, monitoring, Pro Tools HDX with MADI at 44.1kHz–192kHz, custom lighting controller, and studio furniture. Designed for high-channel-count classical recording.
• Centralized VAR Production System for Orange Slovensko Centralized VAR (Video Assistant Referee) system built on the Appear X Platform enabling real-time video synchronization between stadium and a centralized Video Operations Room, supporting remote VAR officiating for the Slovak Football League. Deployed for Orange Slovensko.
• Solid State Logic (SSL) Product Portfolio Distribution Authorized distribution of Solid State Logic's professional audio product portfolio — large-format studio consoles, hybrid mixers, audio interfaces, DAW controllers, processing plug-ins, and the System T broadcast platform — for post-production studios and broadcast facilities in Slovakia and Czech Republic.
• Haivision Falkon X2 Mobile Encoder Distribution Distribution of the Haivision Falkon X2 mobile encoder for high-quality, low-latency live streaming over combined 5G, 4G LTE, WiFi 6, and Ethernet connections, targeted at professionals covering sports, live events, and news.
• Karno SEPIA Modular Analog Audio System Distribution Distribution of the Karno SEPIA modular analog audio system and SEPIA L6 rack chassis, combining analog audio modules (API, Universal Audio, Drawmer, SPL) with digitally controlled routing and instant recall. Targets audio engineers in music, post-production, and live production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully completed reconstruction of Slovak Radio Control Room R1 with 128-channel Pro Tools HDX system supporting synchronization from 44.1kHz to 192kHz
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AppearcoreTechnology or IntegrationAppear is a Norwegian technology company and leader in high-capacity media processing and content delivery for the professional broadcast market. SUNTEQ distributes Appear's X Platform for live contribution, production, and IP transport, as well as XC Platform for headend and broadcast distribution. Partnership enables VAR technology deployments such as the Orange Slovensko project.
• ApplecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSUNTEQ has supplied Apple products since the beginning of the 1990s. They are one of the oldest Apple product suppliers in Slovakia. Products are used primarily for audio and video postproduction systems where reliability is critical.
• Ardis Technology B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationDutch company developing Dynamic Drive Pool (DDP) shared storage systems specifically designed for Media & Entertainment segment. SUNTEQ implements DDP storage solutions including DDP10EF with NVMe/flash and NVME-oF/RDMA architecture for high-performance postproduction workflows.
• Avid TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationAvid is a US company providing software and systems for postproduction, editing, audio production, and media workflow. SUNTEQ has been an authorized Digidesign/Avid dealer since 1994 and delivered first Pro Tools systems in Slovakia. Products include Media Composer, Pro Tools, Avid NEXIS, MediaCentral, and Avid VENUE.
• Blackmagic DesigncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian technology company developing professional solutions for film production, postproduction, and broadcast including DaVinci Resolve, Pocket Cinema Cameras, ATEM switchers, DeckLink, and HyperDeck. SUNTEQ supplies their products for studio and production workflows.
• HaivisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading manufacturer of professional live video transmission and processing solutions with low latency. Haivision invented the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol, an open standard for secure video transport over unmanaged networks supported by over 600 manufacturers. SUNTEQ distributes products including Makito X4, Pro 460, Falkon X2, and Hub 360.
• KarnocoreTechnology or IntegrationUK company founded in 2019 in London developing the SEPIA modular system combining analog audio modules with digital management. SEPIA platform enables control of real analog circuits through software with instant recall and automation. Features modules from legendary brands like API, Universal Audio, Drawmer, and SPL.
• Ross VideocoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian private company founded in 1974 developing comprehensive ecosystem of live video production, broadcast infrastructure, graphics, automation, and studio control solutions. Key products include Carbonite switchers, XPression real-time motion graphics, CamBot robotic camera systems, and Ultrix video routers.
• Solid State Logic (SSL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIconic British professional audio equipment brand founded in 1969 by Colin Sanders, famous for large-format studio mixing consoles that defined modern recording sound. Now part of Audiotonix group since December 2017. Products include studio consoles (Oracle, Origin, Trinity, Duality, AWS 948), BiG SiX hybrid console, audio interfaces (SSL 2, SSL 12), DAW controllers (UF8, UC1), and System T broadcast platform.

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Market position

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Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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