Digital sovereignty and resilience for education and public administration
The Smart Country Convention is the leading event for the digital state. From October 13–15, 2026, it will bring together decision-makers from public administration, politics, business, academia, and civil society in Berlin.
Visit Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity (formerly LANCOM Systems*) in hub27, Booth 107, and discover how high-performance networks and cybersecurity provide the foundation for a sovereign and resilient digital transformation.
Our experts will provide practical insights into scalable solutions for public administrations, government agencies, schools, municipal utilities, and other public-sector organizations. They will also be happy to discuss your specific requirements and ongoing digitalization projects.
*Please note: Since July 1, 2026, LANCOM Systems has operated under the name Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity. Following the merger with our sister company Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity, effective September 1, 2026, we now combine networking and cybersecurity expertise within a single company. For our customers, this means an expanded portfolio from a single source – ranging from high-performance network infrastructures to cybersecurity solutions for particularly stringent security requirements.
Why you should visit us
The digital state requires a high-performance IT foundation that enables innovation while remaining under public control. At the Smart Country Convention, we will demonstrate how integrated networking and cybersecurity solutions can meet these requirements in practice.
Our focus areas
- Security, data protection, and compliance: GDPR-compliant networks for municipalities and public-sector organizations
- Digital sovereignty and future readiness: Controlled infrastructures and maximum independence in cloud services and operations
- Public-sector-focused project management: Experience with the specific processes and requirements of public-sector organizations
- Certified security and quality: Trusted, award-winning IT security – engineered in Germany
- User-centric network operations: Intelligent cloud management for greater transparency and efficient use of limited resources
The specific challenges of public-sector digitalization
Digital transformation is both an urgent necessity and a complex undertaking for public-sector organizations. What is often missing is the right high-performance, secure IT infrastructure.
In the public sector, important EU requirements such as GDPR compliance, along with the need for digital sovereignty and stringent cybersecurity standards, significantly narrow the choice of network technology providers. Complex, lengthy digitalization processes, coordination among numerous stakeholders with differing requirements, and limited resources can also slow progress.
This is where Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity comes in as a full-service digitalization partner for government agencies, public administrations, schools, and other public-sector organizations. We provide end-to-end support throughout the entire digitalization project – from initial ideas and conceptual planning to procurement, implementation, rollout, and reliable ongoing operations. Our network solutions help you implement your digital strategy efficiently and meet the requirements of Germany’s Online Access Act in a timely and sustainable manner.
“The Smart Country Convention is a key forum for us to demonstrate how digital sovereignty is becoming a reality in public administration. With our solutions, we want to give public sector clients the confidence to build their digital infrastructure independently, reliably and with a view to the future.”
Robert Mallinson
Co-Managing Director
Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity GmbH