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Milestones of Engelmann Software GmbH \u2013 Our History Since 1995<\/strong> \ud83d\udd70\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

Key Developments at a Glance<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n

Since its founding in 1995, Engelmann Software GmbH has evolved from a small pioneer in burning software to an internationally active provider of modern software solutions. Over the last three decades, we have been able to set numerous significant milestones that have shaped our history. <\/p>\n\n

Here we present to you the 10 most important developments<\/strong> in our company’s history \u2013 and afterwards, you can delve even deeper into our complete history.<\/p>\n\n

The 10 Most Important Developments in Detail<\/strong> \ud83d\ude80<\/h2>\n\n

1998 \u2013 Founding of Engelmann Media GmbH and Release of CDRWIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the introduction of CDRWIN, one of the first burning software for Windows 95, our company’s success story began. At the same time, Engelmann Media GmbH was officially founded in Dortmund \u2013 a milestone that laid the foundation for our further growth. <\/p>\n\n

2000 \u2013 International Expansion and Launch of RecDev SDK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Our software crossed European borders for the first time: Initial sales in Japan marked the beginning of our international presence. With the RecDev SDK, we offered third-party providers an innovative solution for integrating burning functions into their own applications \u2013 an important technological expansion. <\/p>\n\n

2001\u20132003 \u2013 Successful CeBIT Appearances and Introduction of Multi-Burner Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

At the world’s largest IT trade fair, CeBIT in Hanover, we presented ourselves with our own stand and revolutionized the market with multi-burner support: Our software made it possible for the first time to control multiple burners in parallel \u2013 a real breakthrough for professional CD and DVD duplication.<\/p>\n\n

2002 \u2013 Wave of Success with MovieJack and GameJack and Mass Distribution through Aldi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Our products MovieJack and GameJack became international bestsellers. MovieJack in particular caused a sensation: In just three days, Aldi Germany sold 120,000 copies \u2013 a gigantic success that made our brand known to millions of customers. <\/p>\n\n

2005 \u2013 Development of the HDX4 Video Codec<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the development of the HDX4 codec, then the world’s fastest MPEG-4 codec, we once again set technological standards. HDX4 was used by Lufthansa, in the medical field, and by renowned research institutions such as Fraunhofer IGD. <\/p>\n\n

2012 \u2013 Introduction of Photomizer, Our AI-Supported Image Optimization Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Photomizer established itself as the new standard for automatic image enhancement. After winning several tests in trade magazines, the software quickly became a crowd favorite \u2013 both among hobby photographers and professional users. <\/p>\n\n

2016 \u2013 Launch of the SecuPerts Brand: Security and Data Protection Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the introduction of the SecuPerts brand, Engelmann Software began to specifically develop products for digital security, data protection, and anonymization. In doing so, we responded to the growing importance of cybersecurity and created a new, forward-looking business field. <\/p>\n\n

2017 \u2013 Development of the Rescue Stick for Recovering Windows Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the Rescue Stick, we brought a powerful emergency solution to the market: A bootable USB stick that could restore Windows systems after crashes or virus infections. It won multiple awards and set new standards in data recovery. <\/p>\n\n

2020 \u2013 Technology Transfer to Avast: Driver Updater Acquired<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A special highlight was the acquisition of our Driver Updater by the security giant Avast. Under the brands Avast, AVG, Norton, and CCleaner, the technology has since been successfully used worldwide \u2013 an impressive proof of the quality of our development. <\/p>\n\n

2024 \u2013 Generational Change: Pit Engelmann Takes Over as CEO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With the change at the company’s helm, the next generation took over: Pit Engelmann is leading the company into a new era full of innovations, modern software solutions, and international perspectives.<\/p>\n\n

Our Complete History<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n

The Beginnings: Pioneering Work in Burning Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n