Indrahas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Katim, a company in the Edge defence group specializing in cybersecurity, with a view to working together on certifying and marketing advanced ultra-secure mobile telephony solutions to protect the communications of government agencies and allied countries.
The signing took place on Monday in the framework of Idex, one of the most important fairs in the field of defense worldwide, held in Abu Dhabi from February 17 to 21. Indra is holding meetings at this forum with companies and authorities from different countries and showing cutting-edge solutions that reinforce its role as a technology partner of the countries in the region, with which it has been working in recent years in various critical projects. Indra stands out as a leading company in air defense, electronic defense, command and control systems, anti-drone and border protection systems, simulation and constellation management platforms, among other areas. It is also incorporating cutting-edge technologies linked to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, advanced communications and virtual reality to enhance the capabilities of the world's most advanced armies.
With the signing of this Agreement, Indra and Katim will work together on certifying mobile telephony solutions at national and NATO Confidential level.
They will therefore tailor their respective solutions to the specific needs of each client. Both companies will be involved in controlling the entire supply chain to offer the end user complete reliability.
Among other systems, Indra has COMSec, a secure communications solution that provides encrypted voice, instant messaging and video services over cellphones via any cellular, wireless or satellite network in the world, adapted for use in the administration of the State and army and other organizations and companies. As for Katim, the company offers, among other products, an ultra-secure mobile terminal that employs a multi-layered encryption model, delivering unparalleled protection and unmatched security features. Built with a Secure by Design approach, Katim phones priorities security from the ground up, surpassing industry best practices.
This partnership will enable the two companies to offer their systems to different countries, agencies and institutions, including NATO countries and, in particular, the Spanish Ministry of Defence.
José Vicente de los Mozos, Indra Chief Executive Offier, emphasized that “Indra and Katim will pool their capabilities and in-depth technological knowledge to provide their customers with the most advanced mobile telephony and encryption solutions on the market, with the ultimate goal of guaranteeing the confidentiality of their communications. We’re convinced that alliances such as this are vital to stay one step ahead of increasingly complex and sophisticated threats”.
Speaking on the occasion, Didier Pagnoux, Katim CEO, said: “This undertaking within our partnership with Indra marks a significant milestone in delivering innovative secure communication solutions to Spanish and NATO markets. By bringing together KATIM’s expertise in cyber-secure communications and Indra’s extensive European defence experience, we are well-positioned to support the evolving security needs of allied nations.”
This article was first published on 18 February by Indra.
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