Greater network security and efficiency for municipal enterprises
Municipal enterprises are in the midst of digital transformation. They aim to streamline processes, maintain stable operations, and ensure long-term supply security. To achieve this, they need a high-performance, secure, and future-proof IT network infrastructure. At the same time, demands for data protection, reliability, and cost-effective operations are rising. LANCOM supports municipal enterprises with digitally sovereign network solutions that combine security, efficiency, and future-readiness.
Requirements for IT networks in municipal enterprises
Municipal enterprises are in the midst of digital transformation. They want to streamline processes, maintain stable operations, and ensure long-term service reliability. To achieve this, they need a high-performance, secure, and future-proof IT network infrastructure. At the same time, demands for data protection, reliability, and cost-effective operation are rising. LANCOM supports municipal enterprises with digitally sovereign network solutions that combine security, efficiency, and future-proofing.
Breaking away from tried-and-true analog methods isn’t always easy. But legal requirements and guidelines surrounding digital strategy and the Online Access Act are increasing, and international comparisons as well as a shortage of skilled workers are adding to the pressure.
LANCOM Systems has been a long-standing consultant, partner, and network technology provider for municipal enterprises and the public sector, and understands the time constraints and uncertainties associated with digitalization in these sectors. Maximum security, digital sovereignty, fail-safe systems, data protection, sustainability — LANCOM infrastructures combine state-of-the-art technology, streamlined workflows, and comprehensive support into efficient, highly secure turnkey solutions engineered in Germany. So that the digital transformation is easy and succeeds without worry.
A wide range of tasks in municipal IT security
In Germany, there are thousands of municipal utilities, as well as state- and federally-owned companies.
They perform voluntary and mandatory tasks across many sectors and industries. They are the cornerstones of the community, supplying the population with water and energy, recycling waste, and enabling mobility and education.
Public institutions and municipal enterprises have seen a significant surge in digitalization in recent years. The downside of connectivity is a growing interest from cybercriminals around the world.
Whether they paralyze citizen service offices, transportation systems, or water utilities is often secondary to hackers, as long as they can extort a ransom by encrypting data.
LANCOM networks: Digitally sovereign solutions for municipal enterprisesn
LANCOM Systems is your reliable German partner for the design and implementation of future-proof and fully secure IT infrastructures.
Compliance
- Full GDPR compliance
- Compliance with European security standards, including the "IT Security Made in Germany" (TeleTrust) trust mark
- Numerous products with the BSI security mark
- Committed sustainability and CSR management
- Internationally recognized compliance with guidelines and testing standards
Digital sovereignty
- Modern, future-proof technologies such as Zero Trust, Wi-Fi 7, 5G, machine learning, etc.
- Hardware and software engineered in Germany
- Flexible range of interfaces for all connection scenarios
- Backup and redundancy security for optimal protection against outages
- Network management cloud hosted in Germany
- German-language manufacturer support
- Integrated products and solutions with Built-in Security
- Self-empowering network management with intelligent support functions and custom scripting capabilities
- Training and Support Services
Industry experience
- Decades of experience with tendering procedures, stakeholder management, and approval processes in the SME sector and the public sector
- Practical, easily planable, and implementable solutions: From SD-WAN and SD-Branch, through large campus networks and modern remote access concepts, to industrial and outdoor Wi-Fi, and much more.
- Unwavering commitment with constant monitoring of deadlines and milestones and continuous assurance of technical functionality and project quality
- Successful implementation of numerous reference projects
Security and Qualitiy
- Unconditional GDPR compliance
- Alignment with high European security standards and recognized BSI-related requirements
- State-of-the-art next-generation UTM firewalls
- Built-in Security in hardware and software
- Software is based on a proprietary operating system and is developed in Germany
- Transparent, ongoing network maintenance throughout the product lifecycle
- BSI IT Security Seal
- IT Security Seal of Trust: Made in Germany
- Long-standing top ratings in user surveys such as PUR IT Operations and PUR Security Solutions, Preferred Vendor, IP-Insider Readers’ Choice, Channel Excellence, ecoVadis Awards, and many more
Resource efficiency
- Eases the daily workload for IT network administrators through cloud-based network management
- Simpler, centralized management and configuration of networks and devices
- Increased productivity through 75% time savings with automation and support functions in the cloud
- Immediate return on investment: reduced workload for IT staff, minimization of network outages, reduction of travel expenses, and much more
- Convenient remote control
- Wi-Fi automation and optimization with LANCOM Active Radio Control™ 2.0
- High scalability for secure business and network growth
Secure digitalization for municipal enterprises
The digitalization of municipal enterprises not only brings new challenges but also significant potential for development and optimization for cities, municipalities, and municipal enterprises.
Big data analytics, smart technologies, and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing business models and processes. LANCOM network infrastructures provide all the prerequisites for effectively deploying current and future technologies in public enterprises and institutions and safely reaping the benefits.
Securely digitized utilities
Digitally sovereign and secure cities
We are judged by our results. Especially when it comes to municipal services and digital public services, only solutions that have proven themselves in practice should be used.
We invite you to explore our references, awards, and projects to learn more about what sets us apart. Perhaps the perspectives of our customers, users, or partners will convince you.
Digital sovereignty for critical hydropower infrastructure
GemeindeWerke Telfs in Tyrol operates several hydroelectric power plants as well as water and wastewater facilities, some of which are located in remote areas. To ensure secure, sovereign networking and centralized monitoring of its critical infrastructure, the municipal utility relies on VPN-based site networking with LANCOM routers. Administration and monitoring are handled centrally via the secure LANCOM Management Cloud.
Digitally sovereign and well-organized Ischgl
The municipality of Ischgl in Austria, with a population of 1,630, has learned how valuable a homogeneous, secure, and digitally sovereign IT network is in practice: With LANCOM infrastructure and the help of Kufgem GmbH, the municipal schools, kindergartens, town hall, and recycling and maintenance yard, among others, were networked and are now managed technically via the LANCOM Management Cloud.
We promote digital sovereignty in Germany
In recent years, many companies have increasingly felt the paralyzing effects of excessive international dependencies. For years, LANCOM Systems has been using the Digital Sovereignty Index to help businesses understand their own status — and is committed to providing solutions that enable greater digital self-determination and autonomy.
Find out more about the LANCOM Digital Sovereignty Initiative
LANCOM solutions put to the test
Ultimately, no product or solution can succeed if it doesn’t deliver in practice. That’s why user reviews are the ultimate measure of success — especially long-term ones that evaluate performance over the years. We’re proud to have consistently delivered top results in renowned user surveys for many consecutive rounds.
Why do municipal enterprises need particularly secure IT networks?
Municipal enterprises often operate critical services such as energy, water, transport or public administration infrastructures. Secure IT networks protect these systems against cyberattacks, outages and data loss, helping to ensure long-term service reliability and stable operations.
How does LANCOM support municipal enterprises in achieving digital sovereignty?
LANCOM provides network solutions with hardware and software engineered in Germany, cloud hosting in Germany and high European security standards. This gives municipal companies greater control over their IT infrastructure and enables secure, independent and future-proof network operations.
What are the benefits of cloud-based network management for municipal enterprises?
Cloud-based network management simplifies the central administration, configuration and monitoring of networks and devices. Municipal enterprises benefit from greater transparency, automated processes, more efficient use of resources and faster responses to disruptions or security incidents.
Ready to implement smart IT networks for municipal enterprises?
LANCOM solutions support municipal enterprises with security, data protection, failover protection, and efficient operation. Intelligent features and remote options simplify installation, configuration, and commissioning. Cloud-based management of networks, locations, devices, and security reduces the workload and relieves the strain on scarce IT resources.
