Into the anniversary year 2023!

07.02.2023

“The same procedure as every year” this time was not at the end of 2022, but in January 2023. We asked our management team Michael and Bernd what happened last year and what we can look forward to in our anniversary year 2023. (Yes, spo-comm is 20 years old.)

2022 or: The year of challenges

Marketing: Hello you two and thank you for taking the time for our little interview again this year. To start with: Can you both summarize the year 2022 in 2-3 words or sentences?  

Michael Sporrer: In a nutshell: very challenging and yet successful. For me, it was the most challenging year in 20 years. Major topics were the shortage of components and the resulting difficulties with our supply chains, coupled with constant price increases. Thanks to our good planning and warehousing, we were able to reduce delivery times to a minimum, giving us enormous advantages over some of our competitors. The focus was very often on these topics. Internally, we have optimized many processes and procedures in order to be even more targeted and faster in meeting the needs of our customers  

Bernd Moosmรผller: I would give the year 2022 the headline "Moving into new dimensions". Our manpower has increased and we have supported many challenging projects. We have overcome many hurdles and tried to control external influences. All in all, I can only agree with Michael: In this year of transformation, we have grown a lot from the challenges.

Reunion with partners

Marketing: Thank you very much for your detailed insights. One more question about last year. What was the highlight for you?

Bernd Moosmรผller: For me, it was that we could finally see our partners again. Live and not via a video conference. In fall 2022, we had a visit from MSI IPC at our headquarters after the pandemic break. The icing on the cake: We received the MSI IPC Award again this year.

Michael Sporrer: (reflecting) The whole year was a highlight. We have acquired great, long-term customers and have grown professionally and personally on many projects. It is particularly noteworthy that we were able to close the year very well despite many uncertainties and are looking ahead to 2023 with great optimism.

New products, product updates and consulting services

Marketing: What's on the agenda for next year? What can our customers look forward to in 2023?

Michael Sporrer: There are definitely some exciting new products and product categories in the pipeline. Among other things, the MSI portfolio will receive updates and the RUGGED series will also see some action.

The RUGGED series

Bernd Moosmรผller: In addition to the new products, we are already working on expanding our consulting services. We want our customers and interested parties to be able to get in touch with us more easily, for example when it comes to projects that require intensive consultation. There will be more information on this very soon.

Favorite PCs from Bernd and Michael

Marketing: That sounds very exciting, we're looking forward to it. Speaking of products: What are your favorite PCs from the spo-comm range as of early 2023?

Michael Sporrer: Last year it was the KUMO V for me. Now it is definitely its successor model, the KUMO VI. The PC is simply not an off-the-shelf product, that's what makes spo-comm special.  

Bernd Moosmรผller: Still the WINDBOX II Pro.

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