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As part of a long-planned succession, Sepura announces the appointment of Chris Barnes as CEO, succeeding Steve Barber, effective from 1st October. Headquartered in the Cambridge technology hub and UK-owned, Sepura is a pioneer in its sector and a trusted partner to public safety and business-critical customers across the globe. Chris brings a wealth of experience, having most recently led the growth of Tracsis plc, a software and technology business specialising in the transport industry, where he was CEO for six years. Prior to Tracsis, Chris held a number of senior positions at Ricardo, a global automotive engineering, test, and consultancy business. Right appointment Having spent over 25 years with the company, including eight as CEO, Steve will be moving to a non-executive position on the Board. During his tenure, Sepura pioneered the development of mission-critical communications dedicated to the safety of its users and the wider community. Steve Barber said: “I am confident that Chris is the right appointment to continue the strong growth of Sepura. I look forward to supporting Chris during a handover period and then in the future as a Non-Executive Director.” Under Steve’s leadership, Sepura has become a global market pioneer, with an installed base of over two million devices supplied to mission-critical users in over 100 countries. Buyout of Sepura In 2022, Steve led the buyout of Sepura with backing from UK investor Epiris In 2022, Steve led the buyout of Sepura with backing from UK investor Epiris. This enabled the development and acceleration of the SCL3, an advanced broadband hand-portable device which will provide mission-critical voice and data in a single device and operating environment. The world’s public safety users and government agencies are moving to more secure and ruggedised devices that can not only provide resilient and secure voice communication but can also receive and transmit data and high-quality video to the same demanding standards. Sepura is leading this change. Market-pioneering technology Chris Barnes said: “Sepura has a fantastic reputation and market-leading technology used throughout the world.” “It has demonstrated great success in its core markets and, through its R&D hub in Cambridge, has successfully brought to market a range of products for the future needs of mission-critical services. I am very excited to be joining Sepura and will retain the culture of excellence that the company has built up over many years.” Next-generation technology Ian Wood, Partner at Epiris, said: “Steve Barber has been an outstanding leader for Sepura, creating one of the UK’s leading technology businesses that is relied upon by millions of users every day.” “We partnered with him for over two years to acquire Sepura from its previous owners, and since the acquisition in 2022, we have worked closely alongside him and invested heavily in the next-generation technology seen in the SCL3. We are delighted that Chris Barnes has agreed to lead the business and look forward to continuing our relationship with Steve in his new role.”

Sepura, a global pioneer in mission-critical communications solutions, announces that its Chief Technology Officer, Peter Hudson, has been appointed to the Board of The Critical Communications Association (TCCA). Peter brings over 25 years of experience in the critical communications industry, with a deep understanding of both TETRA and broadband technologies. As Sepura’s CTO, he has led the company’s technology strategy, spearheading innovation in TETRA, LTE, and hybrid communication solutions to support frontline professionals around the world. Sepura’s commitment to international collaboration His appointment to the TCCA Board reflects Sepura’s ongoing commitment to international collaboration His appointment to the TCCA Board reflects Sepura’s ongoing commitment to international collaboration and thought leadership within the critical communications ecosystem. “We are extremely proud that Peter has been selected to join the TCCA Board,” said Steve Barber, CEO of Sepura. “Peter’s experience and insight will be invaluable in helping to shape the future of mission-critical communications, and we look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on the wider community.” Promoting open standards Peter Hudson commented: “It is a privilege to join the TCCA Board at such a transformative time for our industry. We must ensure that the TETRA standard continues to deliver for users as it has done over the past 20 years, and as users increasingly transition to broadband technologies, it is essential that we maintain the same high standards of reliability, interoperability and security that narrowband systems have delivered for decades.” “I look forward to working with TCCA members to support this evolution and ensure that our solutions continue to meet the critical needs of users worldwide.” The TCCA plays a central role in promoting open standards and supporting the deployment of interoperable critical communications technologies. Peter’s appointment further strengthens the association’s technical leadership as it continues to drive global progress in mission-critical broadband and narrowband systems.

Sepura, a pioneer in mission-critical communications solutions, is proud to announce its success at this year’s Critical Communications World (CCW) in Brussels, where the company received two prestigious awards. The SC28 TETRA Module was named Best TETRA Product or Solution of the Year, recognising its critical role in supporting the transition from TETRA to next-generation broadband solutions. Sepura’s SCL3 smart device Designed as a key component of Sepura’s SCL3 smart device, the SC28 module enables full TETRA functionality within a hybrid platform, helping users maintain secure, reliable voice communications while beginning their migration journey to Mission Critical Services (MCX) over LTE and 5G networks. Adam plays a vital role in ensuring a clear and reliable audio version in mission-critical environments In addition to this product accolade, Sepura’s Adam Howe was honoured as Young Engineer of the Year. As an acoustic engineer, Adam plays a vital role in ensuring clear and reliable audio performance in mission-critical environments. His work focuses on optimising audio clarity and intelligibility in high-noise conditions, directly contributing to the safety and effectiveness of frontline users. This award recognises his technical expertise and dedication to enhancing communication quality in the most demanding operational scenarios. Achievements reinforce Sepura’s position Steve Barber, CEO of Sepura, commented: "We are delighted to receive these awards, which reflect the innovation and dedication of our team. The SC28 module is a vital enabler for organisations looking to bridge the gap between TETRA and broadband, and Adam’s recognition is a testament to the strength of our engineering talent. These achievements reinforce Sepura’s position at the forefront of the critical communications industry." Sepura continues to lead the way in providing secure, reliable, and forward-looking communication solutions for public safety, transport, utilities, and commercial organisations worldwide.