Eviden to be part of UNITEL, UNIFE’s committee dedicated to the development and the implementation of FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) and to join UNIFE’s cybersecurity working group

Paris, France – June 14, 2024 – Eviden, the Atos Group business leading in digital, cloud, big data and security today announces that its UNIFE membership has been ratified  by UNIFE – the European Association of the Rail Supply Industry – during the General Assembly in Brussels on June 13, 2024. UNIFE represents rail industry’s interests at both a European and international institutional level.

Eviden has also joined UNITEL, UNIFE’s committee dedicated to the development and implementation of FRMCS, the Future Railway Mobile Communication System. The company’s global expertise in Mission-Critical Systems, serving railways worldwide, will contribute valuable insights and expertise to UNITEL. Eviden has already built business relationships and strong collaborations with several UNITEL members, including Alstom, Siemens Mobility, Ericsson, Nokia, Leonardo, Thales, Ervocom and others. Eviden’s UNITEL membership will further strengthen the ecosystem, benefiting railway customers through enhanced collaboration and innovation.

The company also plans to join the UNIFE Cyber-Security Working Group, to leverage its leading position as #1 in European Managed security services.

A recognition of Eviden’s expertise

Eviden has established itself as a challenger in the global rail industry. It offers broad services and a solution portfolio for railways in the areas of condition-based maintenance, supported by trusted AI algorithms (e.g. digital switch), digital-twin solutions (e.g. fleet management), mission-critical communications and cyber security (IT/OT). The company’s outstanding computer-vision portfolio contains many use-cases ready for rail and has been proven already in several customer projects all over the world. Eviden has been a reliable supplier for major infrastructure managers and operating companies such as DB, SNCF, ÖBB, ADIF, Network Rail, ProRail, NS, INFRABEL, ONCF, SAR, PRASA, Etihad Rail and others for years.

Committed to next generation communications systems

Eviden is already committed to the next generation FRMCS development, where the company’s offerings encompass FRMCS Service server with MCx, SIP/Core, IWF, dispatching system, voice recording and applications. Its solution adheres to international standards, is scalable and flexible to accommodate future developments, and has already undergone thorough testing within the railway ecosystem (e.g. ETSI Plugtests).


About Eviden[1]

Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted and sustainable digital transformation with a strong portfolio of patented technologies. With worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud and digital platforms, it provides deep expertise for all industries in more than 47 countries. Bringing together 47,000 world-class talents, Eviden expands the possibilities of data and technology across the digital continuum, now and for generations to come. Eviden is an Atos Group company with an annual revenue of c. € 5 billion.

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 95,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 11 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 69 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

[1] Eviden business is operated through the following brands: AppCentrica, ATHEA, Cloudamize, Cloudreach, Cryptovision, DataSentics, Edifixio, Energy4U, Engage ESM, Evidian, Forensik, IDEAL GRP, In Fidem, Ipsotek, Maven Wave, Profit4SF, SEC Consult, Visual BI, Worldgrid, X-Perion. Eviden is a registered trademark.

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