Founded in 2004, Symcon GmbH is a technology company that develops and distributes the IP-Symcon software, a versatile platform designed for professional building automation. The software acts as a central control unit, integrating a wide array of hardware and systems from different manufacturers (e.g., KNX, LCN, Z-Wave, Homematic) into a single, cohesive interface. Their mission is to provide a flexible, stable, and vendor-agnostic solution for both smart home enthusiasts and professional system integrators to manage and automate residential and commercial buildings.