Ultra-mobile communication is at the heart of a modern Bundeswehr
The requirements for a fast-acting and mobile Bundeswehr are closely linked to the digital transformation of the army. Secure, ultra-mobile communication plays a central role in this – the foundation of a robust infrastructure and logistics.
The Bundeswehr is changing. New guidelines and specifications show where the German armed forces should be heading – for example, the “Directive for reservist work in the years 2023 – 2025” from November 2022. The aim is to complete the entire process digitally within 48 hours instead of the time-consuming mobilization of reservists by post within two to three weeks. To implement this ambitious project, the introduction of the “My Reserve” app is planned by 2025, which is specifically designed to meet the needs of fast and efficient communication, especially for reservists who are regularly deployed. As with the many other deployment scenarios within the Bundeswehr, a reliable, secure and user-friendly mobile communication solution is of crucial importance. In a first step, for example, it serves to provide an overview and plan vacation replacements for reservists with key functions, and can then be expanded step by step to the entire reserve.
It is in the nature of things that logistics, planning and sensitive information of the Bundeswehr require a higher security standard of the solution used. This is where the SecurePIM container solution from Materna Virtual Solution comes into play, which guarantees the necessary level of security and is approved by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for use up to VS-NfD (“classified information – for official use only”). The advantages of SecurePIM in the defense sector are numerous – the application not only enables immediate use without long development times, but also offers tried-and-tested functionality. The container technology integrated into SecurePIM separates professional and private applications on the smartphone, ensuring strict separation of sensitive information from prying applications on the device or unwanted data leakage.
Always ready for use, always safe
A fast, highly secure and user-friendly mobile communication solution is indispensable in various areas of the Bundeswehr. In addition to the more flexible mobilization of reservists, SecurePIM offers a wide range of applications, including complex tasks such as foreign deployments or evacuations, where short response times are crucial. The key lies in communication and the technology used. Without a suitable solution for commercially available and quickly accessible mobile devices, these tasks become considerably more difficult. The further digitalization of the armed forces offers numerous advantages here – for example in minimizing risks and uncertainties in connection with the development and integration of new systems. This is particularly important in view of the diverse deployment scenarios and requirements in the Bundeswehr. The prerequisite: a tried, tested and ready-to-use solution such as SecurePIM. The use of an existing application is also significantly more cost-effective than an exclusive in-house development that has to be maintained and further developed. The effort for development, test cycles, implementation, updates, upgrades and maintenance of a singular approach is immense. In addition, there is still uncertainty about interoperability with other solutions.
Secure ultra-mobile communication is not a dream of the future, it is available now. By using proven solutions such as SecurePIM, we can ensure that the Bundeswehr achieves the necessary agility and security in its communication processes to meet the demands of the modern world.