The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) is pleased to announce that Capgemini, a global leader in business and technology transformation, has become a member. Capgemini assists organizations in accelerating their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, creating tangible impacts for enterprises and society. The company comprises a responsible and diverse team of 340,000 members across more than 50 countries.

Kevin Graham, CEO TCCA said: "We extend a very warm welcome to Capgemini as they join our community and bring their significant expertise in critical communications in many sectors to our international collaborative efforts. As a major multinational partner we look forward to the knowledge they can contribute to the entire ecosystem as we collectively advance the evolution of solutions ans services for benefit of end user organisations.

Patrice Crutel, Senior Director 5G & Mission Critical Services Strategy at Capgemini, on social medai said: "We are delighted to join the TCCA to help progress and transform the critical communications ecosystem. The move towards Mission Critical Broadband is a critical step in protecting - first responders by bringing more situational awareness - and the public, Capgemini looks forward to working with the TCCA and its members towards this goal. Capgemini is currently a trusted partner working with public safety agencies, communication service providers & partners across the globe to successfully enable the transformation programs from Narrowband PMR towards Mission Critical Broadband services, from strategy to implementation. We leverage a strong ecosystem of technology partners as well as assets and accelerators, such as our 5G Lab dedicated to Public Safety, where we continuously develop and test 5G MCX use cases and partners components."

With a heritage spanning over 55 years, Capgemini delivers end-to-end services and solutions, from strategy and design to engineering. Alongside Airbus, Capgemini is the end-to-end integrator of "Réseau Radio du Futur" (RRF) in France, the next-generation communication system for public safety services, which will replace the outdated communication methods of the Ministry of the Interior.

Capgemini collaborates with public safety authorities, government agencies, and telecom service providers on migration strategies, program design, and implementation, leveraging extensive expertise in both the telecom and public sectors. The company’s strong ecosystem of technology partners, combined with their 5G Lab, positions Capgemini at the forefront of critical communications transformation. Their close interactions with public safety authorities across Europe, extensive research, and collaboration with end-user communities, technical providers, and telecom operators further reinforce their leadership in this domain.