Chronology

	1986	Karel was established. MS48 model PBX was introduced to the market.
	1987	PBX expansion boards were introduced to the market. KTS48 MF special phone set was introduced to the market.
	1988	MS26 PBX was introduced to the market.
	1989	KY16, the first mini printer integrated to a PBX in Turkey, was introduced to the market.
	1990	Export activities started. MS38 PBX was introduced to the market.
	1991	Exporting company Telekom A.Ş. was established.
	1992	CM, the computerized reporting software, was introduced to the market.
	1993	Production and R&D facilities in Sincan Industrial Park, Ankara were opened.
	1994	“Karel Robop”, the first robot operator integrated to a PBX in Turkey, was introduced to the market.
	1995	Karel entered to the telephone set market. MS14 PBX production was started.
	1996	Moulding Factory in İstanbul started production. MS128 PBX production was started. İzmir Regional Directorate was established.
	1997	Antalya Regional Directorate was established. Design and production of electronics for household appliances for Arçelik has started.
	1998	ISO 9001 Certificate was obtained in the context of reorganization and institutionalization efforts.
	1999	DS200 PBX was introduced to the market. MS224 PBX was introduced to the market. Karel was selected as a finalist in the Major Companies Category of Technology Grand Awards organized by TÜBİTAK, TTGV and TÜSİAD with DS200 digital PBX. Karel was selected as a finalist in the Major Companies Category of TESİD Innovation & Creativity in Electronics Award with DT04 DECT system.
	2000	Karel was registered as the market leader of Middle Eastern and African region and one of the 25 largest manufacturers in the world according to the data provided by Gartner, an international research institution.
	2001	Van Regional Directorate was established. DS200S PBX was introduced to the market.
	2002	DS200 Rural PBX was introduced to the market. DS200M PBX was introduced to the market.
	2003	GT10-GT20, the first GSM Router manufactured in Turkey, was introduced to the market.
	2004	Karel's founders were included amongst the Turkey finalists in Turkey elections of the "Entrepreneur of the Year in the World" Awards organized by Ernst & Young, where approximately 100 candidates have competed.
	2005	R&D Department moved to Cyberplaza in Bilkent University. Karel was selected as a finalist in the Technology Grand Awards organized by TÜBİTAK, TTGV and TÜSİAD with IP PBX system DS10. MS26C PBX was introduced to the market.
	2006	Karel went public in October 2006. Karel was selected as the most valuable PABX brand in Turkey. (According to the results of the research performed by Recon Araştırma A.Ş. in February 2006). MS38C PBX was introduced to the market.
	2007	MS48C PBX was introduced to the market. DS200L PBX was introduced to the market.
	2008	Bursa Regional Directorate was established. IPS and IP phones were introduced to the market. Karel IP phones were introduced to the market. Karel R&D department received the CMMI level 3 certificate, which is the most preferred reference model of the world in process oriented engineering activities. MS48C PBX was awarded for good design in Electronic Products category in Design Turkey Awards.
	2009	IP Call Center was introduced to the market. IP DECT was introduced to the market.
	2010	Karel was awarded for first prize in PBX category according to the "Top 500 Information Technology Companies" research performed by İnterpromedya. Karel was selected amongst the 50 fastest growing technology firms in Turkey in the Deloitte Fast50 Turkey 2010 programme. Also, it was positioned as 6th in Turkey in the Big Stars category, also called as the Major League, according to the growth in the net sales income of the last 5 years. NT62I Video IP Phone and NT10D digital phone set were awarded for good design in Electronic Products category in Design Turkey Awards.
	2011	Karel entered the Visual Communication and Security Systems market with the CCTV products. Intruder Alarm Systems were introduced to the market. Karel became a co-founder of eZuce established in USA to cooperate on the unified communication solutions. UCAP Unified Communication Platform was introduced to the market. IPV50 IP PBX was introduced to the market. IPV20 IP PBX was introduced to the market. IPV10 IP PBX was introduced to the market. MS48IP PBX was introduced to the market. DS200IP PBX was introduced to the market. Karel was awarded for first prize in PBX category according to the "Top 500 Information Technology Companies" research performed by İnterpromedya.
	2012	Awarded for being the winner of the PBX category according to the "Top 500 Information Companies Research" performed by Interpromedya. Voice and Videoconferencing Systems were introduced to the market. Vehicle Tracking Systems were introduced to market.
	2013	Ranked 81st in "100 Most Valuable Brands of Turkey" list released in 2012 by Brand-Finance, which is one of the most prestigious assessment organisations of the world. Awarded for being the winner of the category of Turkey-Centered Information Producer prepared by Interpromedya. Awarded for being the winner of the PBX category according to the "Top 500 Information Companies Research" performed by Interpromedya. Intercom Systems were introduced to the market.
	2014	Became a market leader according to the MZA reports released in 2014. Became one of the three largest regional manufacturers of EMEA market. Awarded for being the winner of the PBX category according to the "Top 500 Information Companies Research" performed by Interpromedya. Started to being in cooparation with Airties and TTNET on the production of set-top box developed for Tivibu. Karel was registered as "Well-Known Trademarks".
	2015	IPG Communication Platform was introduced to market. Awarded for being the winner of the categories of "Turkey-Centered Hardware Producer" and "PBX Operator" prepared by BT Haber. MS26IP PBX was introduced to the market. Karel became a permanent member of ONVIF platform. Karel entered into an agreement with Aselsan for anouncement and alarm systems and military communication systems using in the Turkish Naval Force Tank Landing Craft and Logistic Support Ship. Karel became a supporter of the documentary "Büyük Sıçrama" about the history of informatics in Turkey.
	2016	Awarded for being the winner of the categories of "Turkey-Centered Hardware Producer" and "Turkey-Centered Producer" prepared by BT Haber. 30th Estabilishment Anniversary of Karel was celebrated with authorised dealers meeting. Karel was granted "Jury's Special Award" in the TESİD Innovation Creativity Awards.
	2017	"Karel Grove" was constitued in cooperation with ÇEKÜL. Karel took part in the "BTK Experience Center" project with cloud technology solutions. Awarded for being the winner of the category of "Turkey-Centered Hardware Producer" and "Turkey-Centered Producer" prepared by BT Haber. Karel Cloud Conference Solution was introduced to the market.
	2018	Karel ranked in "100 Most Valuable Brands of Turkey" and "4 Most Valuable Telecom Brands of Turkey" list released by Brand-Finance. Karel received "Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Certificate" which is given specified companies in Turkey as a label of reliability by Ministry of Customs and Trade. Karel awarded for being the winner for four consecutive years in the category of "Turkey-Centered Hardware Producer" prepared by BT Haber. Karel awarded for being one of the companies that have the most "on-the-job training program" by İŞKUR as part of the 6th Employment and Career Days. Basic IP call center and operator systems featured Karel IPCS communication solution was introduced to market.
	2019	Karel ranked in "100 Most Valuable Brands of Turkey" and "4 Most Valuable Telecom Brands of Turkey" list released by Brand-Finance. Karel ranked in "Turkey's Top 500 Industrial Enterprises" and "Top 150 Gross Value Added Enterprises" list released by Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ISO). Karel is listed in Fortune 500 companies. Karel awarded for being the winner for five consecutive years in the category of "Turkey-Centered Hardware Producer" prepared by BT Haber - Bilişim 500. Karel became a "User Member" in ONVIF platform.
	2020	Karel received "Innovative Product" award at the TESİD Innovation Creativity Awards. Karel is listed in Fortune 500 companies. Karel awarded for being the winner for six consecutive years in the category of "Turkey-Centered Hardware Producer" prepared by BT Haber - Bilişim 500. In the COVID-19 pandemic, the much needed respirator was produced, the first export was made.
	2021	Karel was selected one of the Turkey's 50 fastest growing technology companies in Deloitte Fast 50 Turkey 2020 program.

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