Proximus, Belgium's premier provider of telecommunications and digital services, proudly announces its strategic alliance with Airbus, the global leader in aerospace. Together, they introduce "Agnet MCx," a cutting-edge solution for mission-critical communications and collaboration, tailored for the Belgian market. This collaboration signifies a significant advancement in harnessing the unique capabilities of 5G to enhance secure communications for enterprises, particularly in industrial, transportation, and logistics sectors.

Efficient and Reliable Communication of Critical Information

Agnet MCx delivers secure and reliable communication with advanced features such as push-to-talk, secure instant messaging, live video sharing, and location-based services. It empowers users of two-way radios, smartphones, tablets, and laptops to communicate individually or in groups, facilitating real-time situational assessment for swift and effective decision-making. The partnership between Proximus NXT and Airbus ensures the rapid and dependable transmission of business-critical information, enhancing collaboration and efficiency for field teams. Proximus has conducted successful trials of this next-generation solution with various clients in recent months.

This collaboration enables Airbus' Agnet MCx solution to leverage Proximus' 4G and 5G networks, including slicing capabilities upon commercial availability. Slicing allows the public 5G network to allocate guaranteed bandwidth for specific applications. Proximus' 5G capabilities, including private mobile network deployment, slicing, high bandwidth, and low latency, significantly enhance Agnet MCx's functionality, offering an unprecedented solution in the Belgian market.

With this partnership, Proximus reaffirms its leadership in 5G deployment, providing a robust infrastructure for future innovations and solidifying its position as the preferred provider of advanced communication solutions.

Anne-Sophie Lotgering, Enterprise Market Lead at Proximus, states, "This partnership with Airbus underscores our commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge communication solutions to our customers. By integrating our 5G network with Airbus' Agnet MCx solution, we unlock new possibilities for mission-critical communications in Belgium, offering unmatched security, reliability, and performance."

Eric Davalo, Head of Europe for Airbus Public Safety and Security, adds, "We are thrilled to partner with Proximus NXT, which brings unique expertise in mission-critical communications to the Belgian market. This collaboration demonstrates our shared dedication to providing innovative solutions that address the security and efficiency needs of enterprises and organizations."