Center for Beredskabskommunikation

What Center for Beredskabskommunikation does

Center for Beredskabskommunikation (CFB), also styled as Centre of Emergency Communication, is a Danish government agency headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, operating under Beredskabsstyrelsen (the Danish Emergency Management Agency) and the Danish National Police (Rigspolitiet). It was established in conjunction with the launch of the SINE (Safety Network) nationwide digital radio network in 2010, and is responsible for operating, developing, and certifying that network for all Danish public safety and emergency services dealing with public order, safety, and health. The agency serves the Danish Police, Fire Brigades, Ambulance Services, Danish Air Force, Danish Home Guard, Danish Maritime Safety Administration, the Danish Emergency Management Agency, and authorized private emergency service companies, and also holds operational responsibility for the national 112 emergency call systems.

The technical foundation is a TETRA-standard digital radio network providing nationwide coverage, with capabilities including Direct Mode Operation (DMO) for areas without network coverage, gateway and repeater functionality, talk-group-based cross-agency coordination, and SAR (search-and-rescue) operational support. A recent extension is Dimetra Connect, a Motorola-provided module that automatically switches SINE terminals to LTE-4G broadband outside TETRA coverage, ensuring service continuity at the network edge. CFB complements the network with a structured training and certification ecosystem: a SINE Handbook, instructional films, network diagrams (SINE-netskitser), PowerPoint teaching materials, and free in-person SINE instructor courses delivered four times yearly across Sjælland and Jylland. Authorized users access network resources via the SINE Portal.

CFB does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is publicly funded through government appropriations as part of the Danish emergency management structure, and the use of SINE is mandated by Danish legislation for all emergency services. Pricing for end-user training (the SINE Instructor Course) is free of charge to participants, who arrange their own transportation and accommodation. Distribution is via the SINE Portal and direct field engagement with authorized emergency services organizations. The agency does not disclose financial figures and is not subject to private investment, M&A, or IPO mechanics; its strategic posture is shaped instead by EU-level technical standards work (PSRG, LEWP-RCEG, the upcoming EUCCS system) and Danish public-safety policy.

Name

Center for Beredskabskommunikation

Legal name

Center for Beredskabskommunikation (CFB)

Website

https://sikkerhedsnet.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center for Beredskabskommunikation (CFB) is a Danish government agency that operates the nationwide SINE TETRA radio network, mandated by law for all Danish emergency services including police, fire, ambulance, defense, and maritime safety, and also oversees the national 112 emergency call systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Safety Communications Infrastructure

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety & Mission-Critical Mobile Operators (PPDR/MCX) (HDAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Defense Communications (Secure Radios, SATCOM Terminals, Crypto) (IMABAGAG)

Keywords

• Emergency radio network
• TETRA public safety
• Cross-agency emergency communication
• Critical communications infrastructure
• 112 emergency call system

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: CFB operates as part of Beredskabsstyrelsen (Danish Emergency Management Agency) under the Danish government. Operations are funded through government appropriations rather than direct revenue generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Center for Beredskabskommunikation (CFB) operates and develops the SINE (Safety Network), a nationwide digital TETRA-based radio network mandated for all Danish emergency services. CFB also holds operational responsibility for Denmark's national 112 emergency call system and provides training materials and instructor certification programs to standardize use of the network across police, fire, ambulance, defense, and maritime safety agencies.

Product overview

Center for Beredskabskommunikation (CFB) operates and develops the SINE (Safety Network) nationwide emergency radio network, a digital TETRA-based communication system mandated for all Danish emergency services. The SINE radio network serves as the foundation for efficient cooperation among police, fire brigades, ambulance services, Danish Air Force, Danish Home Guard, Danish Maritime Safety Administration, Danish Emergency Management Agency, and authorized private companies. CFB also holds operational responsibility for the national 112 emergency call center systems. Beyond the core network infrastructure, CFB provides an extensive educational ecosystem including the SINE Handbook, instructional videos, network diagrams, PowerPoint presentations, and instructor courses to ensure standardized training across all emergency response sectors. A notable technology addition is Dimetra Connect, which extends connectivity beyond TETRA coverage by automatically switching to LTE-4G broadband networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SINE (Safety Network): A digital radio network based on the TETRA standard used by all Danish emergency services dealing with public order, safety and health.

Products and services

• SINE (Safety Network) A nationwide digital radio network based on the TETRA standard, used by all Danish emergency services for coordinated communication during emergency response operations.
• 112 Emergency Call System National emergency call center systems for which CFB holds operational responsibility, including continuous updates and development of the 112 system platforms.
• SINE Handbook (Håndbog i brug af SINE) A user-friendly handbook for using the SINE radio network, containing guidelines, illustrations, action cards, exercises, and QR codes linking to instructional videos.
• Educational Films (Undervisningsfilm) Instructional videos covering SINE usage for cross-functional emergency incidents, including network diagrams, ambulance escorts, incident site sets, SAR operations, radio language, DMO, signal strength, gateway, repeater, and equipment security.
• SINE Network Diagrams (SINE-netskitser) Approved network diagrams illustrating SINE communication during various emergency scenarios across different sectors and operational types.
• Slides and PowerPoint Presentations Teaching materials covering SINE structure, TETRA technology, coverage and capacity, talk groups, incident site sets, DMO, repeaters, gateway, SAR operations, and security protocols.
• SINE Instructor Course (SINE-instruktørkursus) Free in-person instructor courses for emergency service professionals with practical SINE experience, covering radio communication skills, cross-sector operations, and teaching methodologies. Two-day courses held four times yearly at different locations across Denmark.
• Dimetra Connect A communication solution ensuring users remain connected even outside TETRA coverage by automatically switching to broadband (LTE-4G) networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Efficient cross-agency emergency communication across all Danish emergency services

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Public Safety Radio Communications Group (PSRG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025PSRG is a broad European cooperation forum for emergency actors where operators, technicians, and decision-makers share experiences and solutions to strengthen emergency communication across borders.
• Law Enforcement Working Party - Radio Communication Expert Group (LEWP-RCEG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025LEWP-RCEG is a subgroup under EU's cooperation forum for police authorities focusing on radio communication and IT infrastructure for emergency actors. The group discusses common technical standards for the upcoming EUCCS system.
• MotorolacoreTechnology or IntegrationMotorola provides Dimetra Connect technology, a communication solution that ensures users remain connected even outside TETRA coverage by automatically switching to broadband (LTE-4G).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbus Secure Communications: Provider of TETRA and hybrid TETRA/LTE mission-critical infrastructure (formerly Hytera-predecessor TETRA business) for public safety networks across Europe. Major technology player comparable to Motorola in the PPDR space.
• Motorola Solutions: Leading global vendor of TETRA and mission-critical broadband networks, supplies Dimetra Connect technology to CFB and many European national PPDR operators. While CFB is the operator, Motorola is the dominant enabler across the wider market.
• Nokia (Mission Critical Networks): Provides 4G/5G-based mission-critical push-to-talk and broadband PPDR solutions (leveraging 3GPP MCX standards). Competes for next-generation PPDR networks that could eventually replace TETRA incumbents like CFB.
• Leonardo (Secure Communications): European defense and security group providing secure PPDR and tactical communications for government customers across multiple jurisdictions. Relevant as a broader incumbent in the European public safety communications ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Hytera: Global TETRA and PMR (professional mobile radio) vendor offering alternative infrastructure to Motorola/Airbus. Competes for PPDR contracts in markets where CFB-style network modernization is underway.

Direct peers

• ASTRID: Belgian public utility operating the national TETRA-based radio and paging network for Belgian emergency services (police, fire, ambulance). The most direct analog to CFB — same mission (national PPDR radio network), similar regulatory mandate, comparable TETRA stack.
• Erillisverkot - VIRVE: Finnish state-owned company operating VIRVE, the nationwide TETRA-based authority network for Finnish emergency and public safety users. Direct functional peer — same mission, similar Nordic government-owned operating model.
• Direktoratet for nødkommunikasjon (DNK) - Nødnett: Norwegian Directorate for Emergency Communication operating Nødnett, the nationwide TETRA network for Norwegian police, health, fire, and civil defense. Direct functional peer to CFB in a neighboring Nordic country.
• BDBOS (Bundesanstalt für den Digitalfunk der BOS): German federal agency responsible for the digital radio network for public safety authorities (BOS) across Germany. Direct functional peer to CFB — operates a nationwide TETRA-based mission-critical network for all German emergency services.
• MSB (Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap) - RAKEL: Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency operates RAKEL, the nationwide TETRA radio network for Swedish emergency services. Functions equivalently to CFB in the Danish context — public agency operating a national public safety radio network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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