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Making Waves

Making Waves

By: DAMM Cellular Systems
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 Making Waves is a podcast by DAMM exploring the technology, people, and challenges shaping critical communications. From PMR radio to next-gen broadband, we talk with experts and frontline users to uncover the innovations and decisions that keep teams connected when it matters most.Copyright DAMM Cellular Systems
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  • From data to decisions: AI in critical communications

    From data to decisions: AI in critical communications
    Mar 3 2026
    Discover how AI enhances critical communications, boosting situational awareness, decision support, and operational resilience while keeping humans in control and systems safe, secure, and trusted.

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering mission-critical environments - but how can it create real value for the people operating critical communications systems every day?

    In this episode, we speak with Paras Kulkarni and Walter Bensing from IrisNet about the practical application of AI in critical communications and mission-critical operations. Rather than exploring AI as a theoretical concept, the discussion focuses on operational impact: improving situational awareness, supporting human decision-making and strengthening resilience in environments where reliability and trust are essential.

    We explore how AI helps transform large volumes of visual data into actionable insight, how human-AI collaboration enhances safety, and why trust, ethics and transparency are fundamental when deploying AI in critical infrastructure. In this episode, we cover:

    • AI for situational awareness
    • Decision support systems
    • Human–AI interaction in mission-critical operations
    • Safety, trust and ethical AI deployment
    • AI in critical infrastructure environments
    • Operational resilience through intelligent systems

    A grounded conversation that cuts through the AI hype to explore where artificial intelligence genuinely delivers value in mission-critical communications, becomes a trusted operational tool - supporting people, strengthening systems and reinforcing operations where failure is not an option.

    Timeline:


    00:03:14 Introduction: AI in critical communications
    00:04:38 AI as decision support and situational awareness
    00:07:08 Human control, trust and legal responsibility
    00:09:54 Protecting personnel and critical infrastructure
    00:11:48 How AI vision systems work in practice
    00:12:50 Managing complexity and reducing false alarms
    00:16:01 Integration, deployment and real-world use cases
    00:17:13 Trust, security, compliance and ethics
    00:23:15 Rapid-fire insights: myths, risks and opportunities
    00:27:11 Future outlook and closing remarks

    About IrisNet

    IrisNet GmbH is a Germany-based AI company specialising in visual computing and real-time image and video analysis. Its technology enables organisations to interpret live video streams, detect events and support operational decisions while keeping data processing secure and aligned with strict privacy requirements. IrisNet focuses on practical AI solutions designed for real-world industrial, safety and critical communication use cases.

    Learn more about Irisnet: https://irisnet.de/
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    29 mins
  • Leading the mission: How TCCA shapes the future of critical communications worldwide

    Leading the mission: How TCCA shapes the future of critical communications worldwide
    Feb 18 2026
    The connectivity fabric: Balancing trusted voice with broadband

    TCCA CEO Kevin Graham explores the global evolution of mission-critical standards, the multi-decade longevity of TETRA, and the strategic roadmap for agencies transitioning to MCX and hybrid broadband environments.

    When the mission can’t fail, the technology can’t either. But as the world moves from traditional narrowband to data-rich broadband, how do we ensure that the "trusted voice" of a first responder never disappears?

    In this episode of Making Waves, we sit down with Kevin Graham to unpack the complex global shift in mission-critical communications. Kevin provides a masterclass on why open standards are the only way to navigate a future where LMR, LTE, and even satellite connectivity must coexist.

    We dive deep into:
    • The "connectivity fabric": Why Kevin believes agencies shouldn't just look at hardware, but at a unified architecture that works across any network.

    • TETRA’s long horizon: Why narrowband isn’t going away anytime soon and why industry leaders are still investing heavily in its R&D.

    • The reality of MCX: Identifying the real "readiness gaps" in mission-critical broadband - from device ecosystems to user training.

    • Global lessons: How regions like France, Finland, South Korea, and the US are pathfinding the transition to hybrid networks.
    Whether you are in public safety, transport, or utilities, this conversation offers a strategic roadmap for balancing the reliability of the past with the functionality of the future.

    Listen in for a high-impact look at the technology that keeps the world’s protectors connected.

    Timeline:
    0:00 Intro: Welcome to Making Waves
    01:01 Meet Kevin Graham: 30 years of critical comms
    02:23 The global state: Narrowband vs. data-centric futures
    05:27 Why open standards matter: Multi-vendor ecosystems
    07:12 The predictability of interoperability: Lessons from TETRA
    08:32 The reality of MCX: Training, workflows, and readiness
    10:03 Defining the "connectivity fabric": Governance & architecture
    11:29 Global trends: Pathfinding in Korea, Finland, and the US
    14:54 Spectrum: Securing the "oxygen" for mission-critical data
    18:38 TETRA's longevity: Why industry is still investing in R&D
    22:04 Sustainability & scale: Partnering with mobile operators
    23:43 Successes & gaps: Lessons from FirstNet and others
    27:07 Human-centric Tech: Adapting workflows for MCX
    29:54 Strategic advice: A roadmap for national agencies
    31:19 The TCCA community: Collaboration over competition
    32:50 Upcoming 2026 events: CCW, BAPCO, and more
    35:10 Episode recap: The path to a harmonised future


    About the guest
    With over 30 years of international experience, Kevin Graham is a global authority on mission-critical systems. As the CEO of TCCA, he leads the world’s premier association for standardised critical communications. Kevin has held senior engineering and executive roles across the APAC region, the USA, and Europe, playing a pivotal role in driving the open standards that secure public safety, transport, and utilities worldwide. His expertise bridges the gap between the reliable radio networks of today and the 5G and satellite innovations of tomorrow.

    Learn more about The Critical Communications Association - TCCA

    Links:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DammVideoChannel
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/damm-cellular-systems
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    40 mins
  • Bridging the future: Modernising critical comms in energy infrastructure

    Bridging the future: Modernising critical comms in energy infrastructure
    Jan 6 2026
    Keeping a national energy network connected 24/7 leaves no room for downtime – and no room for short-term thinking. In this episode of Making Waves, we explore how large energy operators can modernise mission-critical communications without disrupting operations, safety or continuity.

    Joined by Witchukorn Naewwong (JC), Founder and Team Principal at Seanet Asia, this conversation goes beyond technology upgrades. It examines the strategic decisions behind transforming legacy radio networks into resilient, future-ready communication platforms across Thailand’s oil and gas sector.

    What does true modernisation look like when systems must operate continuously for decades? And how can operators evolve without introducing new risks? Drawing on real-world experience from pipeline networks and gas separation plants, JC shares a practitioner’s view on resilience, decentralisation and long-term sustainability.

    Listen in to discover:
    • Why voice remains the foundation of mission-critical operations
    • How phased migration enables transformation without downtime
    • Decentralised architectures and the elimination of single points of failure
    • Bridging legacy and new systems to protect long-term investments
    • Energy efficiency and sustainability as strategic design criteria
    • Why the future of critical communications is hybrid by design
    This is not just a technical discussion. It’s a real-world look at how large industrial operators modernise with confidence, keeping people safe today while building a foundation for the next decade.

    Timeline:
    00:00 Introduction
    02:45 Understanding the challenge
    05:58 Bridging with the future
    08:47 Where technology meets sustainability
    10:42 Project now and looking ahead
    15:41 Wrap-up

    About the guest Witchukorn Naewwong (JC) is the Founder and Team Principal at Seanet Asia, leading its mission-critical communications business. With years of hands-on experience supporting national energy and industrial operators in Thailand, JC helps organisations design and deploy communication systems that are resilient, secure and adaptable. His work focuses on long-term platform thinking – enabling operators to modernise safely while remaining ready for whatever comes next.

    Learn more about Seanet Asia: https://www.seanetasia.com/en

    Links:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DammVideoChannel
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/damm-cellular-systems
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    21 mins
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