The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) announced the winners of the 2024 International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs), honoring the most outstanding products, individuals, and organizations to have broadened industry capabilities and delivered new value over the last year.
Presented by TCCA, the ICCAs are the most prestigious awards in the critical communications space with this annual event held in esteemed status as a celebration of advancement, excellence, and innovation. This time around, the ICCAs took place in InterContinental Dubai Festival City, on the sidelines of Critical Communications World (CCW) 2024.
With the world’s foremost experts, executives, investors and shareholders in attendance, the ICCAs provided the ultimate stage and setting for the sector’s leading lights to shine as winners were recognised across 13 categories.
Kevin Graham, Chief Executive Officer, TCCA, said: “In a world where critical comms have never been more essential, creative flair and innovative practice is the formula needed for our industry and its incumbents to remain ahead of the curve for those we serve. As operating climates evolve while demands for services and solutions accelerate, the positive direction of travel we envisage rests with groundbreaking projects, fresh ideas, and remarkable talent emerging across the international ecosystem. Crucially, our winners here this evening illustrate that the industry is in safe hands – now and in the future. Their exceptional efforts and contributions over the last 12 months have set new standards for reliability, security, and efficiency – positioning the wider industry to thrive in the years ahead. We commend their achievements and contributions, as individuals and as a collective.” Like always, an experienced panel of independent judges took all aspects of entries under consideration before identifying and rewarding the most outstanding projects, practices, and talent.
Chair of the judges, Robin Davis, said: “It seems that the job of our is getting more difficult every year. We had a record number of entries this year and the level of innovation across the critical communications ecosystem continues to rise. The commitment and dedication of the entrants recognised each year is extraordinary. Our congratulations to all.”
The winners, announced at the awards ceremony at the Intercontinental Festival City in Dubai, are as follows:
Best Hybrid device
Motorola Solutions, MXM7000 TETRA and 4G LTE device
Best MCX product or solution of the year
Crosscall, CORE-Z5 smartphone
Highly commended – FirstNet mission critical solutions
Best TETRA product or solution of the year
Teltronic, MCBS
Best use of advanced technology
Hong Kong Police Force, RescueAI
Best use of critical communications in industrial, manufacturing, mining resources, oil & gas exploration
Hytera, interconnected MCS and TETRA systems for a leading steel manufacturer
Best use of critical communications in public safety
FirstNet, interoperable communications for the State of Arizona
Best use of critical communications in transport
Hoimyung ICT, LTE-R cab radio
Highly commended – Motorola Solutions, Narita International Airport
Best use of critical communications in utilities
Southern Linc/Softil, Southern Linc CriticalLinc
Champion for social value
FirstNet health and wellness programme
Emerging technology, product or solutions
Alea/Qualcomm Technologies/Softil, Direct Mode MCPTT communication using 5G-Sidelink
Government authority collaboration
Safe-Net Forum, Republic of Korea
Advances in sustainability
Airbus Defence and Space, Agnet TETRA
Highly commended – Kreios Space, air-breathing electric propulsion
TCCA young engineer of the year
Veronica Pecchioli, Leonardo
Highly commended – Markus Säynevirta, Airbus Defence and Space
The Phil Kidner Award for an individual outstanding contribution to critical communications
Ali Helenius, Airbus Defence and Space
Highly Commended – Alfredo Calderón, Teltronic
In recognition of outstanding services to TCCA
Francesco Pasquali
Special recognition award
Andy Noy
