Frequentis AG: FREQUENTIS and IBM to partner on Emergency Services Network for UK HOME OFFICE

Vienna, Austria (pta015/15.01.2025/11:34) -
* IBM selected as supplier for major new network to connect emergency services communications
* As key-partner of IBM, Frequentis will deliver solutions for the Emergency Services Network (ESN)
* ESN will coordinate efforts and responses from frontline staff, making UK streets safer and delivering on the UK government's Plan for Change
* 300,000 personnel will benefit from data, imagery, location reports, and voice communications

Frontline emergency services will benefit from a new communications network (3GPP MCX services) that will modernise how they work together, as the UK government announces a new partnership with IBM following a series of delays by previous suppliers.

The Emergency Services Network (ESN) will support more than 300,000 emergency responders in Great Britain, providing them with better technology and faster access to data in emergency situations and frontline operations.

Police forces, fire services, and ambulance trusts will be able to share live data and imagery, location reports, and essential public safety information as they work on time-critical rescue and response efforts.

IBM will be delivering together with a range of partners including Frequentis, Samsung Electronics, Ericsson, Exponential-E, and Palo Alto Networks.

"We are proud to support the Emergency Services Network in delivering a secure and resilient communications platform to empower frontline emergency services" said Rahul Kalia, Managing Partner, IBM Consulting UK and Ireland. "Working with our ecosystem partners, we will deliver mission-critical services for first responders to enhance safety in our communities across Great Britain. We look forward to working with the Government to deliver this in a timely and cost-effective manner."

Led by the Home Office, ESN will implement the next generation of fast, safe, and secure voice, video, and data communications, allowing emergency services to work in tandem and coordinate efforts when protecting and aiding members of the public. Similar technology has already been rolled out with success in countries including the USA, Canada, and South Korea.

"We are thrilled to be working with IBM and the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme, to deliver solutions for user services for the Emergency Services Network", says Robert Nitsch, Frequentis Vice President Public Safety.

About FREQUENTIS

Frequentis stands for a safer world. Our solutions are used in our customers' command and control centres and help them make the world safer.

Frequentis' reliable communication and information systems are used around the world by civil and military air traffic control organisations (Air Traffic Management segment) and the police, emergency rescue services, fire brigades, railways, coastguards, and port authorities (Public Safety & Transport segment). The listed family business based in Vienna, Austria, drives innovative and sustainable solutions for safety and security in everyday life and communications in the safety-critical sector. Its air traffic optimisation solutions for air traffic control centres contribute to reducing emissions. With a market share of 30%, this high-tech company is the world market leader in voice communication systems for civil air traffic control.

As a global player with more than 2,300 employees (full-time equivalents/FTE), Frequentis has a worldwide network of companies in over 50 countries. Its products, services, and solutions are used in around 150 countries. Shares in Frequentis are traded on the Vienna and Frankfurt stock exchanges; ISIN: ATFREQUENT09, WKN: A2PHG5. In 2023, revenues were EUR 427.5 million and EBIT was EUR 26.6 million.

For more information, please visit www.frequentis.com ( http://www.frequentis.com/ )

Barbara Fuerchtegott, Head of Communications / Company Spokesperson
barbara.fuerchtegott@frequentis.com, +43 1 81150-4631

Stefan Marin, Head of Investor Relations
stefan.marin@frequentis.com, +43 1 81150-1074

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