Omdia Crit Comms Circle
Welcome to the Crit Comms Circle, the podcast bringing you market insight direct from Omdia analysts, exploring all facets of the critical communications industry. This podcast is hosted by Paul Bremner, Principal Analyst in Omdia's Critical Communications and Public Safety team. Paul has more than 10 years' experience providing industry insights for clients, regularly presenting at company and industry association events. Based in the UK, Paul holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Exeter. If it’s your first time listening, then thanks for coming, and welcome to the Circle. Have a topic you’d like to discuss on the show? Interested in joining as a guest? Get in touch with us at critcommscircle@omdia.com
Episodes
Highlights include:
- 90% of US grid...
The discussion covers the evolution from hardware bloat to intelligent orchestration, the transitional period of hybrid devices, and the expansion of critical technologies beyond traditional blue light s...
We are joined by Michel Duits, a Senior Principal Engineer at Norway's Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB), where he leads the proof of concept for interwo...
We’re joined once again by the team from Informa, Alfonso, Donny, and Erin, for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from AI and cybersecurity to interoperability, platforms, video, drones, and emerging threat vectors.
🔹 What’s Comin...
Joined by Alfonso, Donny, and Erin, the team revisits the announcements, trends, and market shifts that moved the industry from discussion to action. From ESN milestones and MCX momentum to AI adoption, satellite connectivity, defense ...
With the recent announcement of Zetron’s new end-to-end cr...
We joined Lone Hansen, Stuart Will, and Hauke Holm over at their podcast, Making Waves, for a conversation that spanned the global trends we're seeing across the industry.
This big-picture conversation explores where the industry is heading - from PMR/LMR to broadban...
Top 5 myths discussed:
Myth #1: Cloud migration automatical...
In July 2025, Motorola unveiled AI Labels for its Public Safety and Enterprise Security products. These are digital transparency tools that explain, in clear terms, the role of AI in mission critical environments.
Much like nutrition labels on food products, these AI labels break down th...
From the packed conference halls to in-depth discussions at the Global Village, this episode captures the biggest takeaways—from global progra...
We are joined by Chief Superintendent Chris Hardy. With over 18 years of experience, and a deep passion for innovation, Chris provides a comprehensive view of how strategic tech investment is i...
From utilities and mining to transportation and offshore w...
Joining us are returning guest Benoit Vivier and first-time guest Christina Lumbre...
Recorded live at IWCE, this session is one of over 150 expert-led presentations delivered at the conference. Now available as part of the IWCE Digital ...
As critical communications increasingly rely on commercial mobile networks, questions of ownership, responsibility, and resilience become ...
To help tackle this topic we are joined by Prakash Sadagopan, Global Head o...
Key Takeaways:
- Get Involved: Participate in the Emerging Critical Tech and Innovation Survey 2025. Your input will shape industry insights and help bridge the gap between vendors and end users.
- Evolving Market: The transition to broadband in critic...
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