Increased emphasis on public safety – both on the ground and in the air – is at the forefront for Ericsson at the Critical Communications World event (CCW) taking place in Brussels, Belgium on June 17 to 19 this year.
At CCW 2025, the premier global event for mission-critical communications, Ericsson will unveil its next-generation mission critical network solutions, providing secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity for professional users.
The goal is to meet the increasing demands for digitalization from governments and agencies in public safety, defense, rail, utilities, and digital airspace operations. The solutions are designed to boost operational excellence in precarious situations and enable service innovations using 3GPP-based broadband technologies for advanced, information-centric communications.
Visitors to Ericsson’s booth can expect demos ranging from 5G-enabled incident handling through network APIs, precise positioning and more – all designed to enhance situational awareness and decision-making. Additionally, industry collaboration in planning and deploying mission-critical networks will be discussed. Ericsson, together with its customers and partners, will address key topics such as advancements in 3GPP 5G standards, which include, network slicing, device-to-device communications, and non-terrestrial networks (NTN).
The company is also presenting cybersecurity solutions tailored for safeguarding mission-critical networks by detecting and neutralizing external threats, ensuring robust protection and uninterrupted service.
“When it comes to mission-critical networks, security, reliability, and quick response times are crucial,” says Freddie Södergren, Head of Mission Critical Networks, Business Area Networks at Ericsson. “In times of crisis, having strong and reliable connectivity can be the difference between life and death.”
Ericsson is at the forefront of mission-critical communications, placing it in a unique position to support the digital transformation needed by organizations to enhance their situational awareness and collaboration during critical situations.
“Our network solutions enable faster responses and more accurate decisions resulting in better outcomes for all,” Södergren adds. “We are committed to working with our customers and partners to create a safer society and more resilient economy through mission-critical services.”
Leading innovations in mission-critical connectivity
The Ericsson exhibit will show how 5G enables rapid, secure cross-agency incident response powered by AI and untethered access to control/command rooms. Visitors will experience an extended reality (XR) demo for Digital Airspace, simulating the life-saving potential in public safety with autonomous drones enabled by network APIs.
Ericsson will also feature a demo of non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for Mission Critical Communications, visualizing how satellite networks developed with 3GPP standards can complement ground-based networks for mission-critical users.
Adding to the demos is a hardware display showcasing Ericsson’s latest Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core Network solutions. These products strengthen Ericsson’s ability to provide customers and partners with end-to-end capabilities.
A highlight of the display will be new antennas designed specifically for use in Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) spectrum. These antennas from Ericsson Antenna System is optimized for the 700MHz band and set to launch commercially during 2025.
Ericsson will actively participate in the conference program, delivering presentations and joining panel discussions on topics such as quality of service, prioritization and pre-emption implementation, cybersecurity, data integrity, digital airspace, and future technologies such as integrated sensing.
The company is also one of the finalists for two of the International Critical Communications Awards categories categories:
- Best use of advanced technology (AI, unmanned aerial vehicle, Situational Awareness ) with “6G Future Network Services for Drone Aerial Corridor” submitted with partners like Odido Netherlands, National Research Institute, and Drone Delivery Services.
- Best use of critical communications in public safety with “Automated cyber defence for a public safety network” – submitted with Erillisverkot for a cyber security solution using Ericsson Security Manager (ESM).
For more information, visit Ericsson at Critical Communication World 2025
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