Zenitel Announces New Center of Excellence in Hungary in Partnership with RIEL
Oslo, Norway / Budapest, Hungary – September 4th, 2025 — Zenitel, a global leader in intelligent critical communication solutions, is proud to announce the launch of a new Zenitel Center of Excellence in Hungary for its Safety & Security BU, through a strategic partnership with RIEL Elektronikai Kft, a renowned provider of integrated security and communication solutions in the region.
With more than 30 years of continuous growth and innovation, RIEL has established itself as one of the largest value-added security distributors in Hungary and Central Europe. The company's deep technical expertise in integrated added value security solutions, particularly in critical audio solutions, makes it an ideal partner for Zenitel’s regional expansion.
The new Center of Excellence will serve as a hub for customer engagement, technical training, solution demonstrations, and partner collaboration. It aims to support clients across sectors such as critical infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, and industry—bringing Zenitel’s intelligent communication solutions closer to customers throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
"Establishing the Zenitel Center of Excellence in Hungary is a key step in strengthening our EMEA presence," said Wim van Winghe, SVP EMEA at Zenitel. "RIEL’s long-standing commitment to quality, their exceptional technical capabilities—especially in audio—and their deep market knowledge, ensure that our customers in the region receive unparalleled service and support. We are excited to deepen this partnership and jointly drive innovation in secure and intelligent communications.”
Bàlint Farkas CEO of RIEL, commented: "We are honored to become Zenitel’s Center of Excellence in Hungary. Over the past 30 years, RIEL has built a strong reputation in audio and integrated security systems. This partnership is a recognition of our expertise and a major opportunity to bring even more value to our clients. Together with Zenitel, we look forward to shaping the future of critical communication in the region.“
The Zenitel Center of Excellence in Hungary is now fully operational and welcomes customers, partners, and stakeholders to explore the latest in intelligent audio and communication technologies.
About Zenitel: Zenitel is a leading provider of Intelligent Critical Communication Solutions, enabling everyone to hear, be heard and be understood, every time and everywhere. Zenitel's Safety and Security business unit primary system offering is within Intercom, Public Address, Voice Alarm and IP speakers. We are recognized globally for offering state-of-the-art communication solutions that deliver the interoperability you need and the reliability you demand.
Learn more at https://www.zenitel.com/safety-and-security
About RIEL: RIEL is a leading wholesale distributor in the security industry in Hungary. We have over 30 years of experience in offering our partners security solutions. Our well-trained and enthusiastic engineer and sales team are ready to support our partners' projects from inception to completion and beyond.
Learn more at https://www.pro.riel.hu/zenitel and at https://www.zenitel.com/contact/riel