A customer inquiry in IT on-site support gave pidas AG the idea of the "IT kiosk". As the market did not offer a suitable solution, we developed it ourselves without further ado.
2016
The idea is born
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2017
The prototypeIn just a few months, the idea became a first prototype. With a great deal of engineering expertise and a hands-on mentality, we presented it to our first customers. -
2017
Launch of the 1st seriesEven before the market launch, we celebrated the internal launch of the IT vending machine. Incidentally, the name also comes from an employee: cora - Cube of Remote Assistance. -
2019
Gamechanger digital vendingThe Digital Vending feature arose from the specific needs of IT field support: cora counts every time an IT asset is removed for fully automated dispensing. A real game changer in terms of efficiency and relief. -
2019
Launch of the 2nd seriesWe spent a year gathering experience, developing new functions and constantly refining cora. In spring 2019, we were proud to present the second series to the public. -
2020
Series production in SwitzerlandProduction in Switzerland is running at full speed - at the same time, deliveries to the first countries outside the DACH region are starting. -
2022
Opening of production site in the Czech RepublicWith growing demand from all over Europe, we open a new production site in the Czech Republic. Thanks to our own truck, we can now deliver coras throughout the EU without any complications. -
2023
Launch of the 3rd seriesIt's here; the further perfected cora. With its modular design, new modules can also be retrofitted. This ensures maximum durability and flexibility. All compartments are now also equipped with scales. -
2023
Safety as its bestcora has been certified by Eurofins in accordance with the relevant EC directives, meets all current standards such as EMC and safety and now also impresses with its externally tested machine safety. -
2024
cora becomes an independent companycora is founded as a spin-off from pidas and is now active on the market as an independent company - even more agile and with a clear focus on further expansion. -
2024
Lite, Full & XXLThe right cora for every site size: CORA Lite is now available for smaller sites, while the Full version remains the ideal solution in 95% of cases. The cora XXL is also available for very large sites. -
2025
UK here we come!With the successful delivery to our first customer in the UK, 150+ CORAs are now in use in 10 countries. We look forward to more global players relying on cora in the future. -
2025
Launch of the new cora software platformMore functions, better usability - the new release makes managing cora even more intuitive for supporters. The software remains the heart of cora - now more powerful than ever.
Our mission
cora enables IT support, employees and companies worldwide to focus on the essentials - for greater efficiency, productivity and success, around the clock. We see ourselves as a partner and enabler for decision-makers in IT. We work with you as equals to find the right solution scenario for you.
Our vision
cora is a standard feature of leading companies. As a fixed point of contact, it is becoming a fixture in IT support in a dynamic working world. We are helping to shape the future of the workplace: reliable, scalable and intelligent.
The team behind cora
Our commitment to sustainability
The cora Code of Conduct