DigiLab

What DigiLab does

DigiLab Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish engineering company founded in 1986 and headquartered in Warsaw, operating in the specialized computer systems, telecommunications, and industrial automation segments. Its core offering comprises proprietary terminal products (AVT 520 serial character terminal and NC 320 Ethernet network terminal supporting RDP, ICA and X-Window), secure PC workstations with smart-card authentication (OSR-DG with CartaGina software), terminal servers (GTS-508T/516T/586T), 1U/2U rackmount access and application servers, signal converters, multi-port serial cards, and mobile vehicle positioning systems communicating over TETRA, GSM/GPRS and analog modem. The underlying technology relies on decades of in-house R&D in serial emulations (VT100/220/320, SCO-Console, WYSE, QNX), embedded Linux, hardware-based user authentication and galvanic-isolated signal conversion, supplemented by best-in-class components from external suppliers.

DigiLab monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales of its proprietary terminal and server families, custom OEM engineering projects (railway automation, laboratory controllers, POS fiscal memory, cash-box and pneumatic mail controllers, nuclear reactor security/supervision systems), and professional services such as Fluke DTX-1800-based structured cabling certification. It also resells third-party products from Fluke Networks, Schrack, Rayon and Thomas-Krenn as bundled solutions. The go-to-market is sales-led, conducted directly via the company website (digilab.com.pl) and email ([email protected]), with no third-party distributor or active social media presence. Customer segments are vertically split between Polish government and public administration (the primary segment, anchored by the National Police with ~25,000 terminals and ~3,500 secure workstations, plus the Border Guard, municipal and tax offices, and a regional fire brigade) and enterprise/industrial buyers seeking bespoke OEM hardware.

The company has no external funding, a registered share capital of 50,000 PLN fully paid, and an employee base of 11-50. It holds an ISO 9001 quality management certificate (number 751006167, valid until 2006-03-25) and historically transformed from a production-service engineering firm into a capital incubator for hi-tech companies, with MEDIMA, a Polish manufacturer of medical infusion pumps, cited as a primary incubated entity. Operating geographies are concentrated in Poland with a single documented international engagement at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna.

Name

DigiLab

Legal name

DigiLab Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://digilab.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DigiLab Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish engineering firm founded in 1986 that designs, manufactures and deploys proprietary serial character terminals, Ethernet network terminals, secure workstations and OEM automation hardware, serving primarily Polish government and public-sector customers including the National Police, Border Guard and municipal offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Computer Systems and Industrial Automation Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Computer Terminals (3575), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hardware & Device Support (PC, Mobile, Peripherals) (BPAAACAB), Network & Connectivity Support (LAN/WAN, Wi‑Fi, ISP/Telco) (BPAAACAD)

Keywords

• Specialized computer terminals
• Industrial automation hardware
• OEM hardware development
• Network infrastructure systems
• Structured cabling certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of proprietary terminal systems (AVT series, NC series), specialized PC workstations, server systems, signal converters, multi-port cards, and network equipment.
2. Custom OEM Development: Non-standard OEM orders including railway automation devices, laboratory equipment controllers, cash box controllers, pneumatic mail controllers, fiscal memory for POS, multi-functional POS cards, and workstation monitoring systems.
3. Services (Cabling Certification): Certification of structured cabling based on copper or fiber optic cables, rental of measurement equipment for structured cabling certification using Fluke DTX-1800 devices (up to 900 MHz measurement bandwidth covering categories 5/5e/6/6a/7 and CCTV).
4. Third-party Product Resale: Resale of Fluke Networks products (testers and LAN network analyzers), structured cabling systems (Schrack), and Rayon multi-port cards.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

DigiLab designs, manufactures, and deploys specialized computer systems and network infrastructure products, including proprietary serial character terminals (AVT series), Ethernet network terminals (NC series), security-enhanced PC workstations, terminal servers, multi-port serial cards, mobile vehicle positioning systems, and rackmount server families. The company also performs custom OEM hardware development, structured cabling certification using Fluke DTX-1800 equipment, and resells Fluke Networks, Schrack, Thomas-Krenn, and Rayon products. Target customers are government agencies, public administration bodies, and enterprise clients in Poland.

Product overview

DigiLab is a Polish engineering firm founded in 1986 that designs, manufactures, and deploys specialized computer systems and network infrastructure products. Its product portfolio spans multiple hardware categories: (1) terminal products — the AVT 520 serial character terminal and NC 320 Ethernet network terminal (providing RDP, ICA, X-Window access to Windows/Linux/UNIX servers), both fanless and highly reliable; (2) specialized PCs — the OSR-DG workstation with integrated smart-card authentication and CartaGina security software for elevated-security government and police deployments; (3) signal converters — a family of RS-232 to current-loop, RS-422, and RS-485 converters with galvanic isolation; (4) mobile systems — KPPP and UPP vehicle positioning devices communicating over TETRA, GSM/GPRS, and analog networks, plus the PDX2000A isolation gateway; (5) multi-port serial cards — ISA and PCI cards with 2–8 RS-232C ports for POS, terminal, and printer connectivity; (6) servers — the Internet Office Server (1U) and Network Access Server (2U) families for office and enterprise gateway/database/application roles; (7) terminal servers — GTS-508T/516T/586T serial-to-Ethernet converters; (8) LAN installation tools and testers; and (9) XT keyboards. DigiLab also resells Fluke Networks testers, Schrack structured cabling systems, and Thomas-Krenn servers. The company performs OEM/custom hardware development and offers SMD assembly, cabling certification, and device rental services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AVT 520 Terminal Character terminal with serial RS-232/RS-422 port for Linux, UNIX, and QNX systems. Supports emulations including VT100, VT220, VT320, SCO CONSOLE, WYSE50/60/120/150/160, and QNX, with multilingual keyboard support (47 character generators, 12 languages), password-protected configuration, and remote configuration via scripting. Designed for government and enterprise environments requiring reliable, maintenance-free terminal access to legacy applications.
• NC 320 Network Terminal Multi-functional graphic-character network terminal for Ethernet-based systems providing access to MS Windows, UNIX, and Linux applications via RDP, ICA, and X-Window protocols. Features VIA C3 800 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 16 MB Flash, integrated alphanumeric terminal emulation (VT220/320, VT100, VT52, SCO-Console), and no moving parts for high reliability. Targeted at government and enterprise environments requiring remote desktop access.
• OSR-DG Specialized PC Workstation Specialized PC workstation for local and wide-area network systems with elevated security requirements. Features a built-in smart card reader (Osobisty Identyfikator Cyfrowy), CartaGina security software extending Windows NT protection mechanisms, and electronic hardware authorization and authentication via chip cards. Designed for government agencies and security-sensitive environments.
• Internet Office Server (IOS) Single-processor 1U rackmount server family providing router-firewall, file and print serving, applications, and terminal services for small and medium office environments. Supports RAID-1 configurations, 1-5 Ethernet ports, and a silent (fanless) variant. Targeted at small and medium offices and enterprise branch locations.
• Network Access Server (NAS) Single-processor 2U rackmount server family serving as gateway, firewall, database server, and application server for up to 25 users. Supports multi-segment LAN configurations via up to 8 FastEthernet channels and optional firewall clustering. Targeted at enterprise and government environments.
• GTS-508T Terminal Server Terminal server providing 8 RS-232C serial ports plus 1 parallel port in a 1U rackmount form factor. Enables serial-to-Ethernet connectivity with TCP/IP, BOOTP, TFTP, DNS, TELNET, PPP, and SNMP protocol support. Designed for connecting serial devices to Ethernet networks in enterprise and industrial environments.
• GTS-516T Terminal Server Terminal server providing 16 RS-232C serial ports plus 1 parallel port in a 1U rackmount form factor, with transmission speeds of 50 to 57,600 baud and support for standard TCP/IP networking protocols. Designed for connecting higher-density serial device deployments to Ethernet networks.
• GTS-586T Terminal Server Terminal server providing 16 RS-232C serial ports plus 1 parallel port in a rackmount form factor, with extended baud rate support up to 115,200 bps with autobaud and comprehensive protocol support including TCP/IP, SLIP, CSLIP, and PPP. Designed for high-speed serial-to-Ethernet connectivity in demanding enterprise environments.
• Signal Converters (K-RS, K-CL, K-CLE, K-DL, K-DLE, K-485E, K-2RS, K-2RSE, A-CL, A-DL) Signal converters enabling RS-232 to current loop (10 mA and 20 mA), RS-422, and RS-485 conversions with galvanic isolation and extended transmission distance capabilities, including adapter modules for AVT 200 terminal compatibility. Designed for industrial and enterprise network integration of legacy serial equipment.
• Mobile Systems (KPPP V1, KPPP V2, UPP, PDX2000A) Mobile vehicle positioning and communication systems for geographic position and onboard system status. Communicates via TETRA system (V1) and GSM/GPRS or analog modem (V2). Includes PDX2000A access gateway providing physical and logical isolation between internal networks and external communication networks. Deployed for emergency services such as the Regional Fire Brigade in Małopolskie.
• Multi-Port Cards (P584, P588, 2 COM, 4 COM series, A640, A649) ISA and PCI multi-port serial cards with 2 to 8 RS-232C ports per card, supporting transmission speeds from 50 to 115,200 bps, featuring 16550A UART controllers with 16C550 FIFO. Includes intelligent cards (A640 with i286-20 CPU) and non-intelligent cards. Compatible with DOS, Windows, Linux, and SCO OpenServer operating systems. Designed for POS, terminal, and printer connectivity.
• LAN Installation Tools (TL-828-A, TL-468, PN-S, TL-S501A) LAN installation tools including cable testers for twisted pair category 5E/6 UTP/STP and coaxial cables, pair tracers, and cable strippers for structured cabling certification and troubleshooting. Designed for network installation professionals and cabling contractors.
• XT Keyboards PC keyboards operating in XT standard, designed for specialized applications including character terminals, for legacy system support. Targeted at enterprise environments maintaining legacy hardware.
• Custom OEM Hardware Development Custom OEM development services for non-standard hardware and software solutions. Projects include railway automation devices (metro automation), contactless laser ultra-precision measurement systems for reference shaft diameters, laboratory equipment controllers, telecommunications power plant controllers, workstation monitoring systems, cash box controllers, pneumatic mail controllers, fiscal memory for POS, multi-functional POS cards, and OEM AT/XT/PS2 keyboard controllers. Backed by SMD assembly capabilities with automated mounting equipment. Targeted at enterprises and institutions with specialized, non-standard requirements.
• Structured Cabling Certification Services Certification of structured cabling based on copper or fiber optic cables, plus rental of measurement equipment for structured cabling certification. Uses Fluke DTX-1800 devices with up to 900 MHz measurement bandwidth covering cable categories 5/5e/6/6a/7 and CCTV. Targeted at network installation contractors, enterprises, and government agencies requiring certified cabling infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~25,000 terminals deployed across government and enterprise installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• MEDIMAnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEDIMA is a company that emerged from DigiLab's capital incubator for hi-tech companies. DigiLab transformed from a production-service engineering firm into a capital incubator for hi-tech companies, with MEDIMA being a notable example - a known manufacturer of infusion pumps for healthcare.
• Fluke NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiLab provides certification services for structured cabling using Fluke DTX-1800 measurement devices with up to 900 MHz bandwidth covering cable categories 5/5e/6/6a/7 and CCTV. DigiLab also resells Fluke Network products including testers and LAN network analyzers.
• Thomas-Krenn.AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership offering for rack servers (1-5U/tower), high-availability clusters, storage systems, and backup solutions from Thomas-Krenn.AG. DigiLab acts as a partner/reseller for these products.
• RayoncoreTechnology or IntegrationDigiLab offers multi-port cards (ISA and PCI N x COM) manufactured by Rayon, including intelligent cards (A640 with i286-20 CPU), P584 (4 COM), and P588 (8 COM) cards for connecting external devices.
• SchrackminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigiLab offers structured cabling systems from Schrack, including LSA line, Toolless line, fiber optic cabling, and telecommunication cabinets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Advantech supplies industrial PCs, embedded computing platforms, and automation controllers — overlapping DigiLab's OEM work (e.g., automation controllers, laboratory equipment, POS cards) at a broader industrial scale.
• Dell Wyse: Dell Wyse thin clients (acquired Wyse Technology) are a direct competing endpoint family to DigiLab's network terminals, primarily serving large enterprises with broader portfolios rather than specialized legacy emulations.
• HP Thin Clients: HP's t-series thin clients compete with DigiLab's NC 320 for enterprise and government VDI deployments, offering broader global support but less specialization in legacy UNIX/QNX protocol emulation that DigiLab targets.

Direct peers

• Perle Systems: Perle manufactures serial-to-Ethernet device servers, multi-port serial cards, and RS-232/422/485 converters — a product set that maps directly to DigiLab's GTS terminal servers, multi-port COM cards, and signal converter family.
• Lantronix: Lantronix provides serial-to-Ethernet terminal servers, console servers, and embedded networking modules — directly overlapping DigiLab's GTS-508T/516T/586T terminal server line and signal converter portfolio in industrial and government deployments.
• Moxa: Moxa is a global supplier of industrial networking and serial device servers (NPort series) used in automation, transportation, and government — closely aligned with DigiLab's industrial automation and KPPP mobile communications offerings.
• IGEL Technology: IGEL is a leading endpoint operating system and thin-client hardware vendor for virtual desktop infrastructure — comparable to DigiLab's NC 320 Ethernet network terminal that delivers RDP, ICA, and X-Window sessions to Linux/UNIX/Windows servers.
• Digi International: Digi International manufactures terminal servers, multi-port serial cards (Digi Neo, AccelePort), and device-networking gateways — a near-identical product family to DigiLab's GTS series and N x COM cards, serving similar industrial and government customers.
• NComputing: NComputing delivers thin-client and virtual desktop endpoint devices for education and government — overlapping DigiLab's NC 320 network terminal use cases where Polish schools and public institutions need low-cost shared computing.
• Centerm: Centerm is a global thin-client and smart-terminal OEM serving government and finance — comparable to DigiLab's NC 320 and OSR-DG secure workstation lines for security-conscious public-sector customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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