Advancing Mission-Critical Communication
Druids at the 4th ETSI FRMCS Plugtest in Sophia Antipolis, France in July 2024
Plugtests have become a tradition for Druids, where innovation is in our DNA. And this February, a week before one of the biggest events in the Telecom industry, our team will participate in the 9th MCX Plugtest. Organized by ETSI, with support from the Critical Communications Association (TCCA) and the Union Internationale des Chemins de fer (UIC), this event will bring together leading vendors in mission critical communication systems at Texas A&M University, College Station on February 24–28 this year. At the core of this initiative is a shared objective: ensuring that mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT), video, and data services work seamlessly across different vendors’ solutions. Therefore, all the participants will rigorously test interoperability and verify full 3GPP compliance across a diverse ecosystem of products and solutions. As usual, Druid Software will provide both its 4G and 5G Raemis™ cores, along with expert technical support, to facilitate seamless integration and thorough testing.
Why Interoperability Matters in Mission-Critical Communications
In mission-critical environments, communication is not just important—it’s lifesaving. Whether supporting first responders, rail networks, defence operations, or industrial safety, these networks must perform flawlessly and without interruption. The challenge? A diverse ecosystem of technology providers, each contributing critical components— from an MCX application server, Interworking Gateway with legacy technologies such as TETRA and P25 to core networks, radios, various end user equipment (tablets, handsets / phones, CAB radio’s etc.) and user equipment applications.
The Druid team at Critical Communications World in Dubai in May 2024, hosted by TCCA (The Critical Communications Association).
To ensure every element functions as a unified system, the MCX Plugtest evaluates the compatibility of key infrastructure. In cases where gaps in compatibility found, engineers work together to troubleshoot and make necessary adjustments to achieve the high reliability of the complete system.
By proactively testing and resolving interoperability issues, vendors can optimise not only performance but also reduce integration costs and accelerate deployment timelines—ensuring these systems deliver when it matters most.
Driving the Future of Reliable Communication
At Druid, we recognise that seamless connectivity is the backbone of mission-critical operations. By participating in MCX Plugtests, we, along with our MCX partners, are committed to delivering robust, interoperable, and future-ready solutions that enable organisations to operate with confidence, focusing on their critical tasks without communication concerns. Together, we are shaping the future of mission-critical communications—where reliability & high-performance aren’t an expectation, but a guarantee.
Author: Raymond Valk | CTO Office, Druid Software
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