2N

In 2008, we became the first in the world to mass-produce IP intercoms running on Ethernet networks. Our innovation continues; today, our intercoms go beyond RFID cards. You can now enter your home using mobile credentials—just by keeping your smartphone in your pocket. Our customers can connect to their intercoms remotely to see who is at the door, even from the other side of the planet, allowing them to let in a courier or relative. In office centers or hospitals, our devices authorize access permissions. We simplify and modernize how people enter and move through buildings, enhancing both security and accessibility.

Despite having a Swedish owner, 600 colleagues, and the global ambitions of a respected brand, we’ve kept the DNA we grew up with: common sense, in-house development, honest work, and integrity. We remain committed to building the highest quality products, constantly validating our processes to ensure we’re doing things right. People value our stability, fair approach, and our drive to keep moving forward—ensuring things never get stale and people want to stay with us long-term. Similarly, we view every process through a simple lens: does it help or hinder? If it holds us back, we get rid of it.

Spojení se švédským Axisem pro nás bylo klíčové. Otevřel se nám prostor pro získání obrovských zkušeností, naši lidé absolvují tréninky ve Švédsku, a to je skvělá porce vědomostí a inspirace. Axis je pro nás partner, který nám pomáhá urychlovat rozhodnutí a ukazuje nám slepé uličky. Sdílí s námi své know-how i best practices a v našich produktech můžeme využívat procesory Axis nebo jejich unikátní patenty. Jejich kultura, která je postavená na spolupráci a lidském přístupu, nám vyhovuje a jejich „Think Big“ myšlení nás inspiruje. Dnes jsme na obratu přes dvě miliardy korun. Pojďme se bavit, jak udělat pět, a u toho si zachovat svou lidskost, pokoru a důraz na technologie, které máme díky našim skvělým inženýrům a technikům. Axis nám ukazuje, že to jde a že nemusíte po cestě ztratit sami sebe.

In the Czech Republic, you won’t find many companies like 2N that handle design, hardware and software development, and manufacturing all under one roof. Everything is top-tier and meets the strictest security standards. Our devices are distributed globally, found in skyscrapers, luxury residences, and offices from Dubai to Tokyo and New York.

We are proud to set trends from Prague, delivering solutions at the peak of quality and design. This is proven by numerous global awards, led by the prestigious Red Dot.

Recently, we equipped the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. These are the projects that make you proud of your work.

We watch as products come to life through the lines of code we write. What might look like a simple device on the outside is a perfect internal symphony of buttons, microphones, cameras, displays, speakers, transmitters, receivers, power sources, and sensors. It all works together, supported by data sync, cloud infrastructure, security protocols, archiving, notifications, noise suppression, image focusing, echo cancellation, operating systems, and other technologies we handle. It’s an amazing feeling to see that instant interaction when your code physically unlocks a door on the other side of the planet.

We were once known primarily for intercoms; today, we provide more than just entry systems—we manage entire buildings, their access, and how people move through them. Our “For all” vision is no accident. We strike a balance between convenience and security, ensuring we consider everyone. Recently, we held an Accessibility Week in Prague to test how our products serve people with disabilities. What can you do in a wheelchair if the camera is designed for someone standing? Nothing.

Today, we are global tech leaders with Czech roots, and we are proud to be a Czech company. It’s an incredible feeling to decide from Prague what will become a bestseller in America.

2N is a place made for technicians, geeks, and tech enthusiasts. We can truly get creative here—testing, experimenting, and inventing our own solutions. We’ve built our own smoke chamber, stress-testing facilities, and labs to know exactly when our prototypes are ready for certification. When we encounter technology or a component that doesn’t meet our expectations, we won’t rest until we’ve improved it to the max. We’ll happily program our own drivers, software, or libraries whenever we can’t find a suitable solution on the market. We don’t make unnecessary compromises. We invest our maximum energy into high-quality execution and 100% secure solutions that our customers can fully rely on and that serve as an inspiration to others.

We’ve been on the market for over thirty years, and our goal is to remain among the most successful companies for the long term. We operate in an industry that is stable yet currently undergoing a technological evolution, driven by the rise of home automation and demand for modern features, AI, and more. Today, cybersecurity is also becoming increasingly vital, and it remains our top priority.

We have always been innovative and continue to set trends in our field. However, we don’t play an aggressive game or take unnecessary risks. Our customers are used to the fact that any product we launch is functional, stable, and 100% secure. Over the long term, we’ve managed to keep our failure rate below 1% on average. We meet all certifications and always strive to go above and beyond what regulations require.

If you enjoy our products, our approach, and our culture, it doesn’t matter if you are 20 or 55, what your gender is, or where you come from. We are building a diverse company of individuals united by our culture and values.

We are certainly not a company for those seeking routine. If you are looking for a comfort zone and have no ambition to grow with us, we likely won't be the right fit. We look for people who want to see the bigger picture and understand that as a company, we strive for a shared result. People who want to learn, not just "go to work." To them, we are ready to offer truly exciting opportunities.

We look for people who don’t see 2N as a mere stepping stone in their career, but rather those who connect with our vision, fall in love with our products and brand, and see the long-term potential we offer. People who realize they can grow here—both professionally and personally.

Today, we attract top-tier senior experts, giving them the autonomy and space to apply their valuable experience. You won’t find bureaucratic red tape or unhelpful colleagues here. Instead, it’s a simple equation: if you have an idea and show the energy, competence, and will to make a change, you’ll get our trust, support, and the resources you need. Your work can then have a swift and significant impact across the entire company.

We don’t just want a good job; we want to be part of a great team. Some colleagues have spent half their lives at 2N, so over time, coworkers have naturally become friends who love spending their free time together. What’s great is that even our newest recruits join in with enthusiasm. We often go cycling, running, skiing, or kayaking together. Several times a year, we host barbecues in our courtyard featuring the 2N BAND, made up of current and former colleagues. We organize teambuildings, quizzes, chess tournaments, yoga, and badminton. All this is driven by people from across the company, with 2N always contributing and enthusiastically supporting these activities.

There are 600 of us now, and we’re long past being a small family business, even if some still see it that way. We’ve managed to create a strong community where relationships and a positive atmosphere are just as vital as the business itself. While we don’t all know each other anymore, everyone says hello in the hallway, you can chat with anyone, and you’ll find far more smiles than frowns. We’ve held onto our “can-do” attitude, where anything that makes sense can be agreed upon quickly. Our leaders have worked their way up through various roles and truly understand the work we all do—from the back office to development and testing. Mutual trust and openness remain the foundation of how we work together.

The biggest benefit at 2N is the autonomy and trust that everyone automatically receives. From the very beginning, we’ve believed that when people can work on what they enjoy, in a way that suits them, they achieve the best results and constantly look for ways to improve—to grow, move forward, and never stand still. We don’t tell colleagues what to do; instead, we set goals and outputs together. How we reach those results is up to each individual. Naturally, this requires the ability to take responsibility for the outcome. You must be able to stay organized and secure the necessary inputs or cooperation from colleagues. Since day one, we have built 2N with the goal of being the best thanks to our people, their know-how, and active collaboration.

The key to maintaining a great environment, delivering results, and affording autonomy in a company of 600 is communication and the constant reinforcement of our corporate context. Internal Communications and HR ensure that every year we hold a joint retrospective to evaluate the past and immediately set strategic goals for the year ahead. We make sure that management remains connected to the people who build great 2N products every day, ensuring they enjoy their work and understand both what they are doing and why they are doing it.

Beyond that, we seek out various opportunities to connect our teams and organize teambuildings. In short, we never want to lose sight of our people—it is the only way to achieve sustainable growth.

In today’s fast-paced world, even minor stagnation can be fatal. We constantly monitor global trends, attend conferences and trade shows, and test new technologies in-house almost immediately. We once leaned into rapid trial and error, but today we feel a profound responsibility toward our customers, for whom even a small error could have a significant impact. This is why we pursue reliable innovation. We deliver refined, secure solutions, even if development takes a little longer than we were once willing to accept.

Thanks to our own infrastructure, we can also upgrade our products with new features years after their launch. This ensures our customers' investments don't become obsolete and continue to deliver added value.

We’re constantly looking for ways to grow and become better. Not just slightly better, but a whole level higher. We believe that we can do it, and we’re excited by new challenges. We’re constantly reviewing current procedures, looking for new opportunities, and assessing whether there is any room for improvement.

It may be a cliché for some, but it’s a fundamental principle of cooperation for us. None of us are single players: everything happens as a team, and we perform better as a result. We know how to be aligned, coordinate well, and respect each other. We build on the strengths of each team member to create a strong unit with a clear common goal.

We communicate with each other openly while observing decency and respect. We're always curious, too – it’s normal at 2N to take an interest in who's working on what and what's new in someone’s field. The driving force behind innovation and development is good information flow and information sharing. If something doesn’t feel right, we don’t wait to be asked! Instead, we’re proactive and openly discuss it.

When we decided to become a learning organization a few years ago, none of us knew exactly how to go about it or what it would entail. We did know, however, that it wasn’t just a buzzword for us—it was a strategic path to reaching our ambitious goals.

Education has always been a priority. Even in tough times, we don’t slash our learning budgets. But we follow one golden rule: it must have an impact. We don’t believe in training for training’s sake. Anyone looking to grow should be able to explain why they need a particular course, what new skills it offers, and how it will practically help us achieve our goals. We invest significantly in learning, but we do it meaningfully.

Because so many of our people have grown with the company over 15 years or more, we have a wealth of knowledge and experience within our ranks. These are individuals who remain humble and are always happy to share their know-how with others. Whenever someone needs to sharpen their presentation skills or broaden their expertise, we look for an internal mentor first before turning to external training. We’ve even built a team of internal lecturers who lead their own workshops and courses. Our ecosystem includes mentoring programs, development activities, and active support for both talent and emerging managers.

If there’s one thing you learn at 2N, it’s how to work with feedback. During onboarding, besides learning about our vision and values, every newcomer undergoes a range of training essential for life at the company. One of these is feedback training. We teach people how to handle it and how to voice even negative points constructively so they lead to improvement. This allows us to maintain an open culture and avoid a stifling atmosphere, because we know how to clear the air in time.

Innovation is in our DNA, and we want to foster it in everyone. This isn’t just about products—though that is a vital part. It’s about refining processes, shaping company culture, internal communication, or anything else that helps colleagues or makes us more efficient. Our people have the space to pitch ideas year-round, whether they discuss them with their manager or go directly to Michal or any other member of leadership.

Every year, cross-departmental strategic groups form to tackle specific ideas and present them to management. In the spring of 2026, we are planning Innovation Days, giving all teams the time to focus on projects that often take a backseat in the daily grind. Naturally, we have an internal AI group and, as part of Axis, we utilize our own AI models that meet the strict 100% security standards we pride ourselves on.

We realize this term might put some people off at first glance. It doesn’t mean we feel the need to micromanage you or that you have to be at your desk five days a week, nine to five. We simply want people to meet in person regularly. We believe that’s how teams become more efficient, more creative, and ultimately, happier. We don’t have rigid home-office rules. Just like everything else here, we rely on common sense. We count on your accountability—that you’ll manage your time in a way that suits not only you but also the team and the results you need to deliver.

It’s important to us that you feel good at work, which is why we now have two office locations in Prague. This way, everyone has their own dedicated desk and all the comfort they need.

Our headquarters is located in Modřany, just a short walk from the Belárie tram stop, where we occupy two buildings. We have our own parking lot and a canteen. A bike path runs right past the office, which many of us use for our daily commute.

In 2024, we opened a new office at Pankrác in the City Tower building, right next to the metro station and the Arkády shopping mall. While we don’t have an internal canteen here, the neighborhood is packed with restaurants, bistros, and cafes—perfect for grabbing breakfast, lunch, or a coffee with colleagues.

We were founded in the Czech Republic, but from the very beginning, we have played on a global field. We have dozens of colleagues abroad, our own branch in Italy, and actively operate in all major global markets. Every year, we present ourselves at prestigious international exhibitions and conferences.

One Company is our space for getting together outside the daily grind. It’s all about variety—from sports and crafting Christmas wreaths or Easter decorations to team outings like the planetarium or laser game. While HR plans some of these activities, creativity knows no limits. We love supporting initiatives from colleagues who have a cool idea or want to share their hobbies. That’s how we ended up with a Krav Maga workshop led by one of our own. Simply put, the sky’s the limit.