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:

1. 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.
2. Broadband Adoption and Evolution
   • From 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.
3. Emerging Trends in Technology
   • Body 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.
4. Industry Mega-Trends
   • 5G 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.
5. Future of Transportation Communications
   • We 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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