We are often asked where the name ipoque comes from or what it stands for. The truth is: all possible names (like Cisco, IBM, Microsoft etc.) were taken already. Even Apple was used by another company. So, the only names remaining were Sauerkraut or ipoque. Anyway, in my opinion, a cool name must have at least one x, y or q in it. Et voilà: we chose ipoque. The name is derived from the French époque and Klaus likes the neighborhood to Belle Époque – as it was an era of great scientific and technological advancement in Europe.

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