Celebrating 35 years of Arbor

This year, Arbor turns 35. And honestly, that feels worth sharing.

Thirty five years ago, we started with a simple but stubborn idea: things could be done better. More precise. More reliable. Built with care.

Our founder, Ron Smits, never wanted to build “just another software company”. He cared about truth, accuracy and products that are crafted, not just shipped. That mindset still shapes how we work today.

A few moments we’re proud of:

• From early multimedia systems to digitizing radio broadcasts for leading broadcasters
• From audio logging to 24/7 compliance recording for parliaments and courts
• From founder led beginnings to new generation of leadership under Shanna Baakman.We’re proud to be guided by a female leader in tech, bringing fresh vision and ambition to the next chapter of Arbor

Arbor was named after the Latin word for tree. Strong roots. Steady growth. Built to last.

As we celebrate this milestone, we want to say thank you. Your trust and support helped us grow into the company we are today, and we’re excited about what we’ll build next, together.