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Thousands of emergency services respond well to UK’s leading showcase of innovation, training and collaboration
Thousands of emergency services respond well to UK’s leading showcase of innovation, training and collaboration  Birmingham, 26 September 2025 - The Emergency Services Show (ESS) and The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) returned to the NEC, Birmingham from 17-18 September, drawing in thousands of visitors and showcasing the latest ideas, technology and equipment designed to support the UK’s emergency services.
UK control rooms set to benefit from Zetron’s unified CAD platform
With rising demand, shrinking resources and the risks of legacy systems, UK control rooms face mounting pressure. Zetron, a global provider of command and control solutions, is responding with a new CAD platform shaped by direct input from police forces and operators.
Suppliers and services join forces to solve digital challenges at The Emergency Tech Show
The Emergency Tech Show returns this September with a programme focused on AI, digital communications and the challenge of legacy systems. Catherine Levin hears from speakers and exhibitors about how innovation is shaping the future of emergency response.
How DJI drones are shaping the future of emergency response
As drones become embedded in daily emergency response, DJI explains how its Enterprise solutions are helping UK fire, police and search and rescue teams improve safety, speed up decision-making and deliver more effective outcomes on the frontline.
Ordnance Survey to bring innovative Mapping Zone to The Emergency Tech Show 2025
Ordnance Survey is hoping to make a significant impact at The Emergency Tech Show 2025, showcasing innovation, strengthening partnerships and affirming OS’s commitment to public safety and resilience.
Simpson Associates helps emergency services turn complex data into real-world impact
With decades of data expertise and partnerships across more than 65% of UK police forces, Simpson Associates delivers predictive analytics, AI-powered tools, and end-to-end data strategies for blue light organisations.
Hytera brings Halo PTX to the UK as frontline comms evolve
Hytera is set to launch Halo PTX in the UK, a broadband-enabled service combining communications and evidence management in one platform. From fast-deployment networks to intrinsically safe radios, the company says its focus remains on keeping responders connected and protected on the frontline.
From cloud to AI: how ANS is supporting the emergency tech shift
As frontline tech needs grow more complex, ANS is helping blue light services stay ahead with trusted, tailored cloud and data solutions. We caught up with the team ahead of The Emergency Tech Show to find out more. 
Pimloc transforms digital evidence handling with smart redaction and AI search
Pimloc’s Secure Redact platform is helping police forces speed up evidence handling and protect privacy. At The Emergency Tech Show 2025, the company will showcase its latest capabilities in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion.
How Telefónica Tech is tackling emergency services’ most complex digital challenges
With expertise spanning cloud, AI and data management, Telefónica Tech is bringing its global digital transformation experience into the emergency services sector. We caught up with the team ahead of The Emergency Tech Show to find out more.
NPCC Digital, Data & Technology Coordinating Committee and Police Digital Service to Curate Policing Content at ETS 2025
The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) and Emergency Services Times (EST) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Digital, Data and Technology Coordination Committee (NPCC DDaTCC) and the Police Digital Service (PDS).
Phoenix Software empowers frontline teams through automation and AI
We sat down with Phoenix ahead of The Emergency Tech Show to hear how they’re making digital transformation feel manageable, secure and sustainable for blue light services.
How Excelerate keeps emergency teams connected wherever they are
We’re thrilled that Excelerate is one of our premier partners for The Emergency Tech Show. We caught up with the team to learn how their innovation is shaping the future of emergency response.
How Node4 cuts risk reporting time from seven days to five minutes
We spoke with Jo Atkinson, Blue Light Lead at Node4 to hear how they’re using digital tools to streamline back-office processes, empower frontline teams, and deliver real-world impact across policing, fire and the NHS.
Inside Amazon Web Services’ vision for cloud-powered blue light innovation
Ahead of this year’s Emergency Tech Show, we are delighted that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is not only a Premier Partner but is also sponsoring our Emergency Tech Leaders Stage. We’re looking forward to hearing from them at the show and found some time to sit down with Grace Blake-Turner, Head of Public Safety at Amazon Web Services, to understand how AWS is innovating in the blue light technology sector.
Quiet Acts, Big Impact: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of the Blue Light Community
The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show are proud to unveil the “Unsung Heroes” campaign, a heartfelt initiative to recognise those in the emergency services who consistently go above and beyond, often without the recognition they deserve. From brave decisions in critical moments to the quiet, compassionate support that uplifts a team, this campaign celebrates the everyday heroism within the blue light community.
TeamPolice and Police Sport UK Bring Live Sports Demonstration to The ESS 2025
TeamPolice and Police Sport UK Bring Live Sports Demonstration to The Emergency Services Show 2025 The Emergency Services Show (ESS), co-located with The Emergency Tech Show (ETS), is teaming up with TeamPolice and Police Sport UK to debut an exciting new live sports demonstration zone at this year’s event.
Registration is now live for The Emergency Tech Show returning to the NEC in September
 Registration is now live for The Emergency Tech Show returning to the NEC in September    The Emergency Tech Show (ETS) takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 17th-18th September 2025  With over 150 exhibitors offering thousands of tech solutions, ETS shines a spotlight on the tech innovation revolutionising frontline emergency response
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