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The cybersecurity of your IFOTEC equipment with the Cyber Resilience Act.

The security of connected products has now become a European priority. Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is coming and already imposes high standards. Anticipating these requirements is a step further towards security. This article explains what the CRA is, but above all how our equipment already ensures cybersecurity in the most demanding infrastructures.

What is the Cyber Resilience Act?

Adopted in 2024 by the European Parliament, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a European regulation aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity of digital and connected products throughout their entire lifecycle.

Its main goal is clear: to reduce vulnerabilities and prevent cyber-attacks.

Manufacturers, importers and distributors of hardware or software electronic products marketed in the EU are all covered by this law.

From 2027 onwards, any product placed on the market in the European Union must be designed, developed and maintained with robust cybersecurity mechanisms in order to:

• Integrate cybersecurity from the product development stage,
• Guarantee secure authentication and access control,
• Receive trustworthy updates,
• Ensure equipment resilience and recovery,
• Provide clear documentation on security features.

How do our products meet the CRA requirements?

At IFOTEC, cybersecurity is nothing new. Our industrial equipment is designed for critical environments (telecom networks, rail, tunnels, video surveillance) where security is non-negotiable. We integrated the principles of the CRA long before it came into force, in order to offer reliable and resilient solutions.

Our response to the CRA requirements

Our secure management interface, IFoS, embedded in our INet network switches, is the embodiment of our commitment. It includes features that already exceed CRA standards:

• Secure updates: via authenticated firmware, ensuring the integrity of every update.
• Strong authentication: support for RADIUS and TACACS+ for robust access control and precise traceability.
• Encrypted communications: management of HTTPS certificates and customisable SSH keys securing remote administration.
• Auditability: secure log export via SNMPv3 for proactive monitoring and anomaly detection.

Solutions ready for your most demanding environments

Our anticipation of the CRA stems from a clear philosophy: designing reliable, robust and secure equipment—not out of obligation, but out of commitment to our customers. Whether for your telecommunications networks, critical video surveillance systems or industrial infrastructures, IFOTEC products offer integrated cybersecurity and proactive compliance.

Get ahead of the Cyber Resilience Act with IFOTEC

The CRA is an opportunity to collectively raise the level of digital security. With IFOTEC, you choose a partner who not only understands these challenges, but already provides solutions that meet them. Gain peace of mind, ensure the compliance of your infrastructures and reinforce digital trust with equipment designed for the future.

Don’t wait, discover our CRA compliant INet solutions.

We wish you a wonderful festive season!

Please be informed that IFOTEC will be closed from Thursday, 25th December 2025, to Friday, 02nd January 2026, inclusive. This festive break will allow our team to fully enjoy this special time with their loved ones.

We will be back on Monday, 5th January 2026, ready to support your projects with the same energy. Production, however, will resume from 8th January 2026.

During this period, please feel free to visit our website to learn more about our innovative products and solutions.

Have a wonderful festive season!

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The INet4+ PoE switch modernises an urban network in the Czech Republic

As urban communication infrastructures evolve, the transition to a fibre-optic network requires reliable solutions. In the Czech Republic, the municipality of Nové Město na Moravě chose to install our INet4+ PoE switch with the aim of modernising its urban camera infrastructure. Discover the reasons behind this choice.

In search of a compact and secure PoE solution

To meet new access requirements, the municipal project manager was looking for a compact and versatile solution equipped with all the essential features for operating the infrastructure, such as:

• Optical uplink
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) supply for cameras
• SNMP supervision
• Advanced network management
• Multiple VLANs for enhanced traffic isolation and security

The INet4+ PoE switch: IFOTEC’s perfect answer

To meet the expectations of our Czech client, IFOTEC proposed the INet4+, a four-port, manageable Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ switch. Compact and robust, this switch is specifically designed for outdoor installation. It also stands out thanks to its seamless integration into a small enclosure mounted on a public lighting pole.

In addition, the INet4+ PoE switch enables our client to connect PoE cameras, provide public Wi-Fi, or establish reliable point-to-point links. Thanks to its secure IFoS management interface, our client benefits from simplified and secure management of their entire network.

Results and customer satisfaction

Today, our client is 100% satisfied with our INet4+ solution, which they consider robust against vandalism attempts as well as adverse weather conditions. It also offers excellent product integration within the urban landscape. Feeling confident, the client later reached out directly to our team for assistance in checking the firmware update.

Our ability to respond to each specific requirement highlights our responsiveness and our commitment to customer satisfaction at every stage of the relationship.

See INet4+ in action

Through these photos, discover how the INet4+ PoE switch is deployed in various urban settings to optimise fibre-optic networks.

For more information about the INet4+ switch or for any enquiries, please feel free to contact Samuel Atahias.

The development of electronic products must never be at the expense of compliance and reliability. This is why, as a French manufacturer, our responsibility is to ensure that our equipment operates without disrupting its environment and without being disrupted itself. This is where Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) truly comes into its own.

What is Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)?

EMC ensures that equipment coexists in the same electromagnetic environment.

Indeed, electronics are not perfect. Each component can emit disturbances. Therefore, any material containing electronics can disrupt or be disrupted.

EMC tests verify that equipment complies with current standards before it can be affixed with the CE marking and issued a declaration of EU conformity.

CE marking and the EMC Directive

To sell a product on the European market, it must meet strict specifications determined by notified bodies. Thus, the EMC Directive is one of the main requirements to be met to obtain the CE marking.

Compliance with the EMC Directive is certified in two ways:

• By a certified body that issues a certificate after testing.
• By self-certification, where the company declares the product’s conformity based on the results of tests performed.

For our IFOTEC products, we use several electromagnetic compatibility testing laboratories (including Esynov), which provide us with test reports on the basis of which we self-certify.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests

Emission and immunity

During laboratory tests, we distinguish two major phases:

• Emission tests: These measure the electromagnetic “pollution” that equipment emits, either by conduction (via the electrical network) or by radiation (electromagnetic waves).
• Immunity (or susceptibility) tests: These evaluate the equipment’s ability to withstand external disturbances without performance degradation, such as electrostatic discharges, surge waves, or radiated fields.

Residential (Class B) or Industrial (Class A) environment?

The level of testing requirements is defined by the product’s final environment.

Fundamental standards and generic standards

To ensure complete qualification, we combine the application of two types of standards.
We use specific fundamental standards for each type of test, such as the IEC 61000-4 series for immunity (e.g., IEC 61000-4-2 for ESD) and standard 55032 for emission measurements.

In addition, we also use generic standards, as our products do not target a specific market (such as railway EN 50121-4 or aeronautical DO-160). They determine performance and requirement thresholds based on the environment:

• 61000-6-1: Immunity for residential environments
• 61000-6-2: Immunity for industrial environments
• 61000-6-3: Emission standard for residential environments
• 61000-6-4: Emission standard for industrial environments

However, some of our equipment may comply with other standards while having passed 61000-6-2 and 61000-6-4 tests. For example, our new Gigabit media converters benefit from additional qualification: alarm systems standard EN 50130-4 and railway standard EN 50121-4.

EMC qualification of our INET10X++ switch

As part of the certification of our new manageable 10 Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ switch INet10X++ intended for industrial use, we conducted a series of rigorous tests at the ESYNOV laboratory.

On the left: Immunity and radiated emission test in an anechoic chamber.
On the right: Conducted emission test on the INet10X++.

Our INet10X++ Ethernet switch aimed for industrial standards IEC 61000-6-2 (Immunity) and IEC 61000-6-4 (Emission). Consequently, it complies with all regulatory requirements of Class A, including conducted emission and lightning surges. Thus, we can affirm its reliability in demanding industrial environments.

A guarantee of reliability thanks to EMC tests

Electromagnetic Compatibility is not merely an administrative step, but a critical engineering discipline. It therefore guarantees the reliability, safety, and conformity of equipment.

At IFOTEC, we see EMC as far more than a simple administrative step at the end of a project. We anticipate it from the very beginning of the development cycle. Our approach is proactive:

• We consider the impact of components and apply strict design rules during PCB routing to minimise phenomena that could be disastrous in testing.
• Unlike some structures that separate design and validation, our engineers within our electronic design office are involved upstream and understand the impact of their choices, ensuring a prepared and effective approach.

This proactive approach allows us to subject our equipment to extremely rigorous EMC tests, often exceeding minimal requirements. This level of expertise ensures the quality and performance of our equipment for all environments (residential or industrial).

Learn more about Esynov.

We are delighted to announce our participation in the 10th edition of the Business Hydro trade show – the leading event for professionals in hydroelectricity and hydroelectronics.

Meet IFOTEC at the Business Hydro trade show

📅 Date: 14–15 October 2025
📍 Location: Alpexpo, Avenue Innsbruck, 38100 Grenoble, France
🏢 Stand: A20

Reserve your free visitor badge to meet our team and discover our optical fibre transmission solutions designed for hydroelectric applications.

Why Meet IFOTEC?

At IFOTEC, we are renowned for the design and manufacture of robust and secure fibre optic equipment, perfectly suited to harsh and demanding environments. Our product range includes, industrial and hardened Ethernet switches and compact, secure media converters evolving towards 10 Gigabit transmission. Whether on hydroelectric sites, railway infrastructures, sensitive facilities, or industrial plants, IFOTEC’s expertise supports:

• Site safety: High-security data transmission over optical fibre
• System reliability: Video surveillance, access control, and telemetry over optical networks

Our strength lies in our ability to understand our clients’ specific challenges and turn complex technical requirements into tailor-made solutions.

A bespoke solution for a hydroelectric Challenge

The client’s need

To monitor dam operations in real time, detect anomalies quickly, and ensure immediate response to minimise potential risks.

Our solution

We designed a system ensuring secure and reliable communication between the dam and the control room, using the client’s existing optical fibre network.

This challenge was successfully met through our high-security equipment dedicated to remote control-command and analogue transmission. Our products combine a MTBF of 25 years, integrated redundancy, and advanced self-monitoring mechanisms for continuous operation.

Join us in Grenoble!

• Save the date: 14–15 October 2025
• Visit us at Stand A20, Alpexpo, Grenoble.

We look forward to meeting you, discussing your projects, and exploring how our fibre optic transmission expertise can support your hydroelectric systems.

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We are delighted to announce our participation in APS 2025 trade show, the essential event where the safety and security community gathers to explore the latest advancements.

Come and meet us at APS 2025 trade show!

• Date: 07 to 09 October 2025
• Location: Stand B33
• Venue: Parc des Expositions – Pavillon 5.1
• Address: Porte de Versailles – 75015, Paris

Book your free Visitor Badge to meet us and discover our fibre optic transmission solutions for safety and security.

Why meet us?

Because we’ve developed solutions that precisely meet your growing needs for throughput, secure connectivity, and network reliability.

Indeed, since 1999, IFOTEC has stood out for the reliability, quality, and robustness of its “Made in France” products. They are specifically designed for the most demanding environments (Security, Transport, Energy, Telecoms, Defence).

Our presence at APS 2025 trade show is therefore the perfect opportunity to show you how we bring optical network transmission, mutualisation, and security projects to fruition.

Exclusively discover our 2025 innovations: towards secure 10 Gigabit

A new range of Ethernet switches

Designed to meet the growing demands for performance and cybersecurity, these three new hardened models mark a key step. Notably in the widespread adoption of 10 Gigabit across our entire offering.

Compact, they are available in several versions:

• INET10X++: equipped with 8 PoE++ 90W ports.
• INET4X++: featuring 2 PoE++ 90W ports.
• INET6X: including 4 Gigabit copper ports.

These IP switches integrate secure interfaces (HTTPS, SNMPv3, SSH) and enhanced authentication protocols (802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+), and are already compliant with the European Cyber Resilience Act, thus offering you maximum peace of mind in terms of cybersecurity.

Two advanced Gigabit Ethernet mini media converters

These two ultra-compact media converters integrate advanced functions such as Optical PoE Control (OPC) mode, an IFOTEC innovation on the PoE++ 90W version, facilitating the operation of video surveillance networks. Not forgetting the FEF (Far-End Fault) and LFP (Link Fault Pass-Through) functionalities. In addition, they are certified for railway environments.

So, what are you waiting for to book your spot?

Save the date in your diaries: from 7 to 9 October 2025, we look forward to seeing you at stand No. B33, in Paris, Porte de Versailles.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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The new version of the Mini Giga 90W is EN 50121-4 certified for the most demanding environments.

The Mini Giga 90W, certified EN 50121-4, establishes itself as a key standard for railway equipment. Thanks to this certification, our IFOTEC PoE++ Ethernet media converter is much more than a simple optical fiber transmission device. Furthermore, designed for harsh environments, it perfectly meets the requirements of the railway sector.

EN 50121-4 certified: IFOTEC reliability for rail

The EN50121-4 standard applies to electronic equipement intalled near railway lines. Thus, our new version of the Mini Giga PoE++ 90W is fully certified for seamless integration trackside, in stations or in technical rooms.

This certification ensures that these decices provide enhanced resistance to electromagnetic disturbances and respected compatibility with railway infrastructures.

Mini Giga 90W: Always ready for the field

Designed for railway environments, our Ethernet media converter retains the stregnts that have made it successful to date:

• Ultra-compact format, ideall for installations in confined spaces
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)++ 90W
• Reliable integration trackside or in a technical room
• Proven resistance to electromagnetic disturbances
• Operation within a wide temperature range (-40°C to +75°C°
• Copper interface and SFP port with automatic 100 or 1000 Mbps speed adjustment
• Advanced functionalities for link diagnostics, OPC IFOTEC (Optical PoE Control), FEF and LFP

Not to mention that the Mini Giga 90W cans also be used as a PoE injector.

Dual certification for security applications

Beyong rail, the Mini Giga 90W is also EN 50130-4 certified, a standard dedicated to alarm and video surveillance systems. This dual lvel of certification makes it an ideal solution for railway security or video protection projects.

Contact our sales engineer Samuel Atahias to find out more!

Summer Closure from 4 to 15 August 2025

We would like to inform you of our summer closure.

Our offices will be closed from Monday 4 August to Friday 15 August 2025 inclusive.
We will be delighted to welcome you back from Monday 18 August to answer all your enquiries.

Please note: our production and shipping departments will remain closed until Friday 22 August 2025.

We wish you a wonderful holiday!

Enjoy this peaceful summer break — we’ll be doing the same!
It’s sunglasses on and deckchair mode activated for the IFOTEC team

Save the date: APS Trade Show – 7 to 9 October 2025

Our next professional event is approaching!

We will be attending the APS trade show in Paris from 7 to 9 October 2025.
Mark your calendar and come visit us to discover our latest product innovations.

Stay tuned for updates on our LinkedIn page, follow us for more news.

Get in touch during the summer closure

Even while we’re away, you can still reach us.

For any quote request, technical question, or other enquiry, please leave us a message using our contact form.

Our teams will get back to you once we return.

IFOTEC launches the new Mini Giga 90W, now enriched with more advanced features.

So, what’s new ?

The latest version of our 90W PoE++ media converter integrates three intelligent modes for simplified fibre link management and diagnostics :

• OPC (Optical PoE Control) : automatically disables PoE power to the IP PD device when the fibre link is cut or faulty
• FEF (Far-End Fault) : detects an optical link failure and disables copper interfaces to alert connected equipment
• LFP (Link Fault Pass-Through) : detects a copper link failure and disables copper interfaces on both converters to signal the issue

Together, these features ensure easier troubleshooting, enhanced network security, reduced maintenance, and improved energy efficiency.

💡 Bonus benefit : the Mini Giga 90W can also be used as a PoE injector.

And of course, these innovations come in addition to the trusted strengths that have always made the Mini Giga 90W stand out.

This model includes a 100/1000 Mbps PoE++ RJ45 port. It supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+), and IEEE 802.3bt type 3 and 4 (PoE++). It can deliver up to 90W to a PD-type IP device.

The Mini Giga 90W is equipped with a 100/1000 Mbps SFP port. A dip switch allows configuration of the same speed (100 or 1000 Mbps) on both ports.

Furthermore, like all IFOTEC products, it comes in a compact form factor, making it ideal for tight spaces. It remains reliable and fully operational in harsh environments from -40°C to +75°C.

👉 Find out more about its advanced features and download the technical datasheet on our website.

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For over 50 years, the Circuit Paul Ricard has been a symbol of international motorsport. A hub of speed and cutting-edge technology, it hosts prestigious competitions such as the Formula 1 French Grand Prix and various GT championships. Yet, behind the roar of engines and the precision of racing lines lies a top priority : safety. And that’s precisely where IFOTEC steps in contributing to the security infrastructure of the Circuit Paul Ricard.

A technically demanding mission

In an environment as challenging as a motorsport circuit, every detail matters. Infrastructure must remain reliable and robust under all circumstances.

The mission entrusted to IFOTEC was to ensure reliable and continuous video surveillance, capable of withstanding the circuit’s extreme conditions, including:

• intense vibrations,
• long-distance transmission,
• compact installation requirements,
• and zero tolerance for signal loss.

IFOTEC’s technical solutions for the Circuit Paul Ricard

To meet these challenges, the Circuit Paul Ricard has chosen the MiniPlus media converters solution, specifically designed for optical transmission in critical environments.

These devices offer several key advantages:

• A compact footprint, ideal for integration into trackside enclosures,
• Resistance to harsh conditions,
• And above all, lossless optical transmission, ensuring reliable and real-time imaging essential for the monitoring teams’ responsiveness and safety protocols.

Camera footage is therefore transmitted directly and seamlessly to the control room.

A clear illustration of our expertise

This project perfectly illustrates :

• Our expertise in fibre optic transmission,
• Our ability to design robust and high-performance solutions,
• And our full commitment, from understanding our client’s needs to providing on-site support.

Thanks to collaboration with the circuit’s technical teams and the on-site presence of our sales engineer, Samuel Atahias, we were able to visit the facilities and observe the proper operation of our equipment. 

As a result, this project stands as a testament to our ability to adapt and respond to highly demanding environments. At IFOTEC, we remain fully committed to supporting sensitive and technical sites in meeting their security, performance, and connectivity challenges today and into the future.

Finally, we warmly thank all the teams involved in the success of this project, both at IFOTEC and at Circuit Paul Ricard. Naturally, we’ll be ready for the next challenge !

Discover our application diagram !

Learn more about media converters.

And the PoE version.

Dear customers and partners,

The entire IFOTEC team wishes you a successful and fulfilling 2024 💯. May this year bring each of you moments of happiness, growth and success, both professionally and personally.

We look forward to continuing to be your trusted partner for the treatment and transmission of your signals, particularly over fibre optics. We look forward to building an even brighter future together 🌟.

Thank you for these 25 extraordinary years, which we have had the pleasure of celebrating since 1 January 🎂, and may the adventure continue!

The entire IFOTEC team wishes you all the best for 2024.

Heading for #2023 for new projects!

We thank you for the trust you have placed in us and we remain more than motivated to bring you our ideas, expertise and solutions throughout this new year.

We wish you great professional and personal success and many moments of happiness and joy to share.