Ep 68: Trends in Critical Communications: What to Expect in 2025

In this episode, we take a look at the year ahead and what we're expecting, or wanting, to see for the critical communicaitons industry through 2025.

We're joined by:
Ildefonso de la Cruz, Principal Analyst, Industrial & Government Critical Communications at Omdia
Erin LeMoine, Director, Events for Informa Tech Government Portolio
Donny Jackson, Editor at Urgent Communications
Mladen Vratonjic, Chairman of the Board, TCCA
Tero Pesonen, Chairman, Critical Communications Broadband Group, TCCA
Check out Omdia's "2025 Trends to Watch: Smart Infrastructure" document here:
2025 Trends to Watch: Smart Infrastructure

Key topics we discuss for 2025 include:
IWCE 2025
Returning to Las Vegas, March 17-20, 2025, one week earier than usual.
New tracks focused on school and campus safety.
Networking roundtables and a special Vintage Vegas Reception.

Broadband Adoption and EvolutionFrom planning to tendering, 2025 marks a transition from planning stages to actionable implementations for broadband technologies.
Service providers' role, telecoms operators are key players in ensuring reliability and security for public safety and critical communications users.

Emerging Trends in TechnologyBody worn cameras and the rise of on-device AI for advanced functionalities like facial recognition and situational awareness.
PSAP's and AI, device-driven incidents are pushing AI adoption in control rooms to manage alerts efficiently.
Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) potential breakthroughs in adoption and implementation.

Industry Mega-Trends5G expansion supporting critical applications like video, situational awareness, and AI-driven edge communications.
NG911 developments, while progress is slow, 2025 could be pivotal for next-generation emergency response systems.

Future of Transportation CommunicationsWe spotlight FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communicaitons System) and its role in modernizing railway communications.

Resources & Links:
Trends for 2025 Report: Explore our comprehensive document highlighting key industry forecasts.2025 Trends to Watch: Smart Infrastructure
IWCE 2025 Details: Visit https://iwceexpo.com/ for more info.
Critical Communications World (CCW) 2025: Mark your calendars for June in Brussels! https://www.critical-communications-world.com/
2025 promises to be a transformative year for critical communications, with exciting advancements in AI, broadband, and next-gen systems. Stay tuned for more episodes where we dive deeper into these trends and hear from industry leaders shaping the future.



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