OPTOKON, a.s. is a leading global provider of connectivity and IT infrastructure solutions. Founded in 1991 and based in Jihlava, Czech Republic, the company took over optical fiber production from the former state-owned enterprise TESLA. From 1996 to 2011, OPTOKON served as the main development center for the American company Methode Electronics.

Today, OPTOKON Group is a well-known manufacturer and supplier of fiber optic connectivity and optoelectronic technologies. The company delivers fully tested and integrated data network solutions, FTTx technologies, test and measurement equipment, and advanced tactical military systems. Certified under ISO 9001 and EMS ISO 14001, and registered with the NATO Commercial and Government Entity Code: 1583G, OPTOKON supports key sectors such as telecommunications, defense, and industry.

OPTOKON is especially known for designing and implementing strong tactical optical networks for military use, offering secure and reliable communications in even the most demanding conditions. With customers in more than 64 countries, the company ensures future-proof and sustainable investments through innovation and quality.

OPTOKON Group includes several companies and international branches:

• OptoNet Communication, spol. s r.o. (Czech Republic) – Operator of the Vysočina Data Center, offering IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS)
• OPTOKON Pacific – Manufactures CCTV systems and integrates tactical optical networks for land forces in the Asia-Pacific region
• OPTOKON Elektronik, Ltd. (Turkey) – A high-tech facility with modern CNC equipment focused on precision manufacturing and system assembly
• OPTOKON North America (USA) – Runs a calibration lab and service center for OPTOKON testers and optoelectronic devices
• OPTOKON Middle East Industries Co., Ltd. (Saudi Arabia) – A technology center supporting local production and technology transfer for optical and military-grade systems
• OPTOKON Australia – Oversees business and service operations in Australia and is preparing the launch of a new local assembly facility
• OPTOKON Kable Co., Ltd., s.r.o. (Pelhřimov, Czech Republic) – Since 2016, produces high-quality optical cables in partnership with a foreign collaborator

Additional offices and representatives:

• Branches: Slovenia, Poland, Ukraine, Malaysia, Latvia, Egypt, Baltic countries
• Representatives: Serbia, Australia

OPTOKON offers a comprehensive range of services supporting its cutting-edge communication and connectivity systems. Development is led from Jihlava and Prague, with testing provided by an accredited division performing mechanical, thermal, and EMC testing to MIL-STD-461G standards. The company runs three calibration laboratories and a certified EMC semi-anechoic chamber. A modern tech center enables rapid prototyping with CNC and 3D printing. Customers benefit from application support, product training, technical service, and installation assistance—ensuring high reliability and long-term satisfaction across defense, telecom, and industry. 

The company’s transformation into a joint-stock company under full Czech ownership marked a new era of dynamic growth for the entire OPTOKON Group. This growth is also reflected in its production structure, which is organized into specialized divisions, including:

• Connectors & Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies
• Cable Management Systems
• Splitters and Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM)
• Adapters, Attenuators, Terminators, Loopbacks, and other accessories
• Fiber Optic, Hybrid and UTP cables
• Tactical Equipment for Harsh Environments
• Perimeter Security Systems
• Testing Equipment
• Data Network Equipment
• Metallic Cables for Harsh Environments