Frequentis

What Frequentis does

Frequentis AG is a Vienna, Austria-headquartered provider of safety-critical communication and information systems for control centres in safety-sensitive industries. Founded in 1947, the company serves Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), airports, defence organisations, public safety agencies, maritime authorities, and rail operators across more than 35 countries. Its five business segments are Air Traffic Management (60.9% of FY2025 revenue), Defence, Public Safety, Maritime, and Public Transport; revenue is generated through long-term, multi-year enterprise contracts with government and quasi-government customers.

Name

Frequentis

Legal name

Frequentis AG

Website

https://frequentis.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Frequentis AG provides safety-critical communication and information systems for air traffic management, defence, public safety, maritime, and rail operators globally. Its MosaiX digital platform and VCS X10 voice system serve ANSPs, governments, and defence organisations across 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mission-Critical Control Centre Communications

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

DSRC / IEEE 802.11p V2X Infrastructure (TLAJAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Telecommunications & Connectivity (ETC) (BPADADAG)

Keywords

• Air traffic management
• Mission-critical communications
• Control centre solutions
• Public safety systems
• Defence communications

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Air Traffic Management Solutions: Revenue from communication and information systems for air traffic management including voice communication systems, surveillance, automation, and network solutions. Represents the largest revenue segment at 60.9% of total revenue (€353M in FY2025).
2. Public Safety and Transport Solutions: Control centre solutions for public safety agencies, emergency services, and public transportation. Revenue grew 26.4% in FY2025, indicating strong demand for mission-critical communication systems.
3. Defense Solutions: Secure voice, digital tower, and command and control solutions for military and defense applications.
4. Professional Services: Advisory services, technical training, and technical support/service delivery contributing to recurring revenue streams.
5. Managed Services: Long-term managed services contracts for mission-critical communication systems operation and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Frequentis develops, sells and supports information and communication technology solutions for safety-critical control centres used by air navigation service providers, airports, defence organizations, public safety agencies, maritime authorities, and public transport operators. Its core products are voice communication systems, ATM automation, remote digital towers, UAS traffic management, surveillance and recording systems, all built on the proprietary MosaiX digital platform and the VCS X10 voice system, delivered with professional services, technical support and long-term managed services.

Product overview

Frequentis provides a comprehensive portfolio of safety-critical communication and information solutions organized across five core industry verticals: Air Traffic Management (ATM), Defence, Public Safety, Maritime, and Public Transport. The company's product architecture centers on the MosaiX digital platform, which provides distributed service-oriented architecture supporting mission-critical applications. Key products include the VCS X10 voice communication system with embedded zero-trust security, the Remote Digital Tower (RDT) for centralized air traffic control, UAS Traffic Management (UTM) for drone operations, and LifeX Software for public safety. Solutions span automation, surveillance, recording, networks, and information management. The OneATM ecosystem vision integrates voice and automation capabilities across the portfolio, while products like GuardX recording and iSecCOM provide specialized modules. Recent acquisitions of Groiss Informatics (workflow management) and FRAFOS (cybersecurity) have expanded capabilities in workflow automation and VoIP security.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MosaiX: Digital platform for air traffic management solutions
• VCS X10
• GuardX
• LifeX
• VesselEdge
• OneATM
• iSecCOM

Products and services

• VCS X10 Voice Communication System Software-centric voice communication system for air navigation service providers with embedded zero-trust security architecture, enabling modernized IP-based voice communications for air traffic management.
• MosaiX Digital Platform Digital platform supporting distributed service-oriented architectures, low-latency telecommunications processing, and high availability for mission-critical environments; serves as the base platform for voice, automation and information management solutions.
• OneATM Ecosystem Unified ecosystem for integrated air traffic management that combines voice and automation capabilities under the Frequentis product portfolio for harmonised operations.
• Voice Communication System (VCS) Voice communication solutions based on VoIP technologies, tailored for aviation industry requirements, enabling ground-to-air and air-to-ground communications.
• Remote Digital Tower (RDT) Technology enabling remote air traffic control operations from centralised locations, providing real-time video and sensor data for tower operations at multiple airports, including regional and secondary hubs.
• Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) Drone traffic management solutions for safe integration of unmanned aircraft into airspace, including monitoring, alerting and coordination capabilities for ANSPs and regulators.
• UAS Traffic Management System (nationwide) Nationwide drone traffic management system supporting future air mobility operations, deployed for air navigation service providers.
• LifeX Software Platform Public safety and emergency response software platform deployed for critical infrastructure and emergency call management across international markets.
• ATM-Grade Networks High-reliability networking solutions designed for air traffic management with guaranteed service quality and security for critical communications.
• Surveillance Systems Air traffic surveillance solutions including radar data processing and multi-sensor tracking for comprehensive airspace monitoring.
• Information Management / Aeronautical Data Management Data management and information sharing solutions for ATM, including SWIM-based systems and aeronautical information management.
• Airport Suite Comprehensive airport management solution covering airside (runway, taxiway operations) and landside (terminal, passenger flow) operations.
• Public Safety Solutions Mission-critical communication systems for emergency services, including control room solutions, video emergency calls, and critical infrastructure protection.
• Maritime Solutions Maritime domain solutions including coastal surveillance, search and rescue coordination, port authority/VTS systems, and coastal radio communications.
• Defence Solutions Military-grade communication and control systems including secure voice, digital tower, advanced military ATC, command and control, and defence networks.
• Public Transport Solutions (FRMCS / MCX) Rail and public transport communication systems including FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System), MCX, incident and crisis management, and lifecycle support.
• Specialised Communications Specialized voice and conference control solutions for space applications and other specialized domains requiring mission-critical communications.
• Frequentis C4i Secure Communication Solutions Mission-critical voice communication solutions for defence applications, including the AIR6500 program for the Australian Defence Force in partnership with Lockheed Martin.
• Gatwick DMAN (Departure Manager) Integrated arrival and departure sequencing solution for the world's busiest single-runway airport, optimising runway and departure operations.
• Qatar Next-Generation ATC Display System Next-generation integrated air traffic control display system deployed across 78 working positions at Qatar's control centres and airports, advancing the OneATM ecosystem vision.
• Mission-Critical Services (MCS) Client Platform World-first mission-critical services client platform for 3GPP-based MCS, providing broadband push-to-talk and multimedia services for public safety and rail users.
• Professional Services Advisory services, technical and user training, and technical support / service delivery for safety-critical communication and information systems across all Frequentis verticals.
• Managed Services Long-term managed services contracts for operation and maintenance of mission-critical communication systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20.8% revenue growth to €580.1 million in FY2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• UNIDOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister met with Frequentis executives during Vienna visit as part of Joint Declaration signed with UNIDO to establish Regional Green Industrial Technologies Hub in Uzbekistan.
• ViasatstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Viasat collaborated with TTP plc and Frequentis AG under the European Space Agency's Iris programme to conduct Iris Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems flight trials testing Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations for uncrewed aircraft, examining multi-link connectivity technologies.
• TTP plcstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026TTP plc partnered with Viasat and Frequentis under ESA's Iris programme for flight trials testing BVLOS operations and multi-link connectivity for unmanned aircraft systems.
• Global Certification Forum (GCF) and TCCAstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026GCF and TCCA launched interoperability testing for 3GPP-based Mission Critical Services certification with contributions from Frequentis and Eviden. The testing scheme ensures functional interoperability of MCS clients and devices against commercial MCS network servers.
• EvidenstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Eviden contributed to development of GCF/TCCA interoperability testing scheme for Mission Critical Services certification, working with Frequentis on standards development.
• Bayanat Engineering QatarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 February 2026Qatar Civil Aviation Authority awarded Bayanat Engineering Qatar a contract to deploy Frequentis's state-of-the-art air traffic control display system across Qatar's control centers and airports. The 20-year partnership advances Qatar's OneATM ecosystem vision with unified weather, aerodrome, runway, and support information integration.
• EuroCAE WG-126 Working GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2026Frequentis contributes to EuroCAE WG-126 working group developing standards for VCS (Voice Communication System) and ATM system integration.
• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Frequentis and ESA continue push boundaries of satellite-based communication through decade-long research partnership, developing innovations for product portfolio dissemination beyond space exploration.
• SESAR Joint Undertaking (SJU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Frequentis leads consortium 'Frequentis SESAR Partners' demonstrating commitment to SESAR 2020 with emphasis on product-oriented and solution-oriented research for Single European Sky ATM modernization.
• VodafonestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Vodafone and Frequentis partnered with DLR and Rostock Fire Brigade to test 5G drones assisting emergency services during rescue missions.
• DLR (German Aerospace Center)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025DLR partnered with Frequentis, Vodafone, and Rostock Fire Brigade on 5G drone testing for emergency services operations.
• DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2025Frequentis and DFS lead Europe's first-ever rollout of scalable, resilient ATM service model, demonstrating innovative service-oriented approach to air traffic management.
• AirHubstrategicTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2025Frequentis and AirHub signed strategic partnership at Airspace World 2025 to enhance UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) accessibility, simplifying drone traffic management services.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Frequentis C4i partnered with Lockheed Martin to deliver secure ADF (Australian Defence Force) communications for the AIR6500 program, providing mission-critical voice communication solutions.
• Norwegian Bane NORstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Frequentis brought long-term relationship with Norwegian railway operator Bane NOR to the next level through enhanced communication system cooperation.
• Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024Frequentis implemented MCX (Mission-Critical Services) system trial for ÖBB, testing future rail communication capabilities based on 3GPP standards.
• HoneywellstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 July 2024Honeywell and Frequentis trialed eVTOL ground control station integrated with UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management), advancing advanced air mobility solutions.
• Groiss Informatics GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Frequentis acquired all shares in Groiss Informatics GmbH, an Austrian workflow management company, as of July 1, 2024, for €0.5 million. The acquisition expands Frequentis's expertise in workflow automation, initially targeting air traffic control with plans to broaden to other sectors, supporting the company's strategy to enhance control centre solutions.
• FRAFOS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2023Frequentis Group acquired FRAFOS GmbH, a German cybersecurity company specializing in VoIP communications security, to strengthen Frequentis's cybersecurity capabilities particularly in security-critical and government applications.
• OndewostrategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Ondewo provided ONDEWO Call Center AI platform with voice and text automation software, machine learning and deep learning algorithms for natural language understanding for the NGS (Next Generation Safety) AI research project.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Leonardo: Leonardo provides ATM solutions (CATCAS, AirCon 2100), defence command-and-control, and secure communications through its Cyber & Security Solutions division, overlapping significantly with Frequentis's defence, ATM, and public safety portfolios across European and global markets.
• Thales: Thales is a global leader in air traffic management (TopSky) and defence mission-critical communications, directly competing with Frequentis across ATM, defence, and rail signalling. Both serve national ANSPs, ministries of defence, and rail operators with integrated voice/automation/surveillance solutions.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is a global leader in mission-critical land mobile radio (LMR), command centre software (CommandCentral), and public safety broadband, directly comparable to Frequentis's public safety and 3GPP-based Mission Critical Services offerings.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a primary competitor in ATC voice communications (CERTIUM VCS), certifiable communication systems, and aerospace/defence secure radio, with overlapping deployments at ANSPs and airports globally that frequently pit the two against each other in tenders.
• Saab: Saab's Air Traffic Management division (formerly Saab Sensis) provides surface surveillance, digital towers, and ATM automation solutions directly competing with Frequentis Remote Digital Tower and ATM automation offerings for ANSPs and airports globally.
• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris provides mission-critical communications for FAA (voice switching), defence (Talon, Falcon), and tactical communications, directly competing with Frequentis in FAA programmes, US defence customers, and tactical/mission-critical voice markets.
• Indra Sistemas: Indra is a major European ATM and defence systems integrator with its NOVA ATM suite, competing head-to-head with Frequentis for ANSP contracts (including deployments at ENAIRE, AENA, and other European ANSPs) and offering overlapping voice, automation, and surveillance capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• BAE Systems: BAE Systems delivers defence electronics, secure communications, and command-and-control systems globally, overlapping with Frequentis's defence secure voice and mission-critical communications portfolio, particularly in UK, Australian, and US defence markets.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Honeywell is a broad incumbent in ATM (SkyLine X, SmartPath, ATLAS), avionics, and aerospace, with Frequentis partnering on eVTOL ground control/UTM integration. As a much larger diversified player, Honeywell competes with and complements Frequentis across the airspace modernisation stack.
• Airbus Defence and Space: Airbus Defence and Space provides ATM, defence communications, and secure mission-critical systems across civil and military customers, with overlapping portfolio in tower systems, military ATC, and secure communications where Frequentis also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A6 records

Investments1 record

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