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Reliable broadband connectivity is essential for emergency services and public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) organisations to coordinate responses, share real-time information, and maintain situational awareness during critical incidents. Frequentis, a global safety-critical solutions expert, and Lyfo, a Dutch network technology specialist, are entering into a strategic partnership to advance network connectivity over 4G/5G for safety-critical applications and enable high-capacity mobile communication for emergency services and public protection and disaster relief organisations. Strongest mobile network Frequentis’ MissionX is a fully integrated Mission Critical Services (MCX) solution that ensures secure, interoperable voice, data, and video communications over multi-operator 4G/5G networks, aligned with global 3GPP standards. Lyfo’s product, Lyfo.net, specialises in patented network-selection technology, enabling devices to automatically connect to the strongest mobile network with enhanced monitoring and prioritisation for mission-critical use cases. Combining these two capabilities to work together on this common goal will foster progress and the pair’s contribution to MCX exponentially. The result will be faster decisions, safer operations, and more effective protection of the public. MissionX communication solution “We are extremely proud of our long-standing partnership with Lyfo and are delighted to now develop it further. The combination of our 3GPP-standardised MissionX communication solution with the innovative, patented Lyfo portfolio creates unique added value for all safety-critical organisations, in line with the Frequentis mission: ‘For A Safer World’,” says Manuel Hintermayr, Director of Mission Critical Services at Frequentis. “We are honoured that Frequentis, a key player in the mission-critical communications space, has chosen to work with us on a vital element of the MCX service. This deepening of our collaboration opens doors for Lyfo which normally would have been closed and allows us to expand our further contribution in the MCX domain." "After the introduction in the Dutch Market in 2021 and the recent launch in the German market, we are seeing a strong increase in demand for our unique technology that significantly improves the accessibility and availability of mobile 4G /5G connectivity,” says Maurits Zandbergen, CEO & Business Development at Lyfo.

Thomas Pilsl will take over the role of Vice President of Public Safety from Robert Nitsch. He will be responsible for the worldwide Public Safety business of the Frequentis Group. Currently Vice President of New Market Solutions, Thomas Pilsl has been instrumental in driving Frequentis’ software-centric business model and has played a key role in the successful market introduction of LifeX for Public Safety. Pilsl leadership roles Pilsl took over the newly formed Business Unit New Market Solutions and grew the Frequentis portfolio Since joining Frequentis in 2016, he has held several senior leadership roles, including Director Competence Centre LifeX and Director Products and Programme Delivery Public Safety.  In 2020, he assumed the role of Vice President Product Management and implemented a corporate product management framework across the Group. In 2023, he took over the newly formed Business Unit New Market Solutions and expanded the Frequentis portfolio with forward-looking innovations. Pilsl leadership experience Prior to joining Frequentis, Thomas Pilsl held pioneering international management positions in the IT and software sectors for many years. In addition to his extensive leadership experience, he brings in-depth industry knowledge, as well as high expertise in business transformation, change management, and programme and product management.  He will follow Robert Nitsch, who joined Frequentis in 1991 and has led the global Public Safety business as Vice President since 2012. Robert's leadership Robert will continue to support the Group, focusing on business development in the area of MCX Besides other positions, Robert was COO and President of Frequentis USA, where he guided the company through a period of steady expansion. In 2012, Robert returned to Austria as Vice President of Public Safety. Under his leadership, Public Safety has achieved many significant successes and has been able to continuously expand its market presence.  After 34 years with Frequentis, Robert will continue to support the Group, focusing on business development in the area of Mission Critical Services (MCX). Global success of LifeX “Robert Nitsch has shaped the development of our Public Safety business like no other. He has built strong international partnerships and has been the driving force behind the global success of LifeX." "On behalf of the Executive Board, I would like to thank Robert for his outstanding contribution and continued commitment,” says Norbert Haslacher, CEO Frequentis.  Delivering results and driving innovation Haslacher added: “Thomas Pilsl combines strategic thinking with deep operational experience and a clear customer focus. He has a proven track record of delivering results and driving innovation, and I wish him every success in his new role.”  Frequentis will be exhibiting at Critical Communications World (CCW) 2025 in Brussels, Belgium, from 17–19 June at Booth #K40 where they will be exhibiting MissionX – the end-to-end solution for public safety/public transport.

Frequentis Germany has been awarded the contract to plan and supply the operations and control centre system for the police of the Free State of Thuringia.  As a general contractor, Frequentis is responsible for the installation and commissioning of all system components. These include Frequentis’ 3020 LifeX communication system, an operations control system from T-Systems Information Services GmbH, and the IT and network infrastructure provided by Siemens AG. Integrated communications system With the integrated operations and control centre system, the Thuringian police will be provided with a state-wide standardised and future-oriented solution for emergency call handling and managing police operations in daily service and special situations. Integrated communications system is prepared for the connection to the future nationwide broadband digital “By awarding this contract, we have reached an important milestone in the implementation of the Thuringian police's digitalisation concept. We are now taking a major step towards modern, future-proof control centre technology. The new system will further optimise our operational coordination and thus ensure the improved safety of the citizens of Thuringia,” explains Thomas Quittenbaum, Vice President at the Thuringian state police directorate. The integrated communications system is already prepared for the connection to the future nationwide broadband digital radio system for authorities and organisations with security tasks.  Digital transformation “As general contractor, Frequentis has the overall responsibility for the successful implementation of this important project. We are ensuring that all components of the operations and control centre system interact perfectly." "With the commissioned technologically mature, highly available, and secure solution, we are supporting the digital transformation of the state police of the Free State of Thuringia,” says Marcel Haar, Managing Director Frequentis Germany.  With this contract, Frequentis further expands the company's pioneering market position: police organisations in more than half of all German federal states already rely on the innovative technological and conceptual capabilities of the global corporation.