IS-Wireless was recently selected for Phase 2 of the NATO DIANA programme. As part of Phase 2, IS-Wireless will receive additional funding and tailored support to accelerate adoption of their solution, LiquidRAN™: a patented, AI-driven technology that keeps networks ultra-resilient. In this post, we hear more from the team at IS-Wireless about their goals and successes:
What does your company do, and what is the solution you applied to DIANA with?
"Modern crises – from natural disasters to attacks – can disrupt critical communications, as traditional 5G networks often fail when parts of the infrastructure are damaged. IS-Wireless addresses this gap with LiquidRAN™. By automatically adapting to outages, it guarantees secure, reliable connectivity for both civilian and defence needs, exactly when it matters most."
What problem does your solution solve?
"We solve the problem of communication systems (mobile networks), which are unavailable when needed. Situations of this unavailability stretch from cases of network overload (typical for dense urban, highly populated areas with huge data traffic), through natural disaster cases (flood or fire that destroys the local telco infrastructure), up to a cyber or kinetic threat of war. In all these cases, the root cause of network unavailability is very poor management of underlying communication resources such as spectrum and compute. As a matter of fact, these resources are currently utilised in their 10-20% and the rest is wasted. This is the problem we solve with network functionality (LiquidRAN™), prepared to fill resources without waste. In short, we provide the technology that makes mobile networks work when failure is not an option."
How did the company get started?
"Founded in 2017 in Poland, IS-Wireless emerged from the founder’s academic and entrepreneurial background in mobile networks. The mission was to build a new generation of telecom infrastructure — secure, adaptive, and future-proof. Ready for difficult times, ready for the challenges of tomorrow."
Was your company already positioned as a dual-use company before DIANA? Why did you decide to apply to the programme?
"Our core technology, LiquidRAN™, was designed from the start to be ultra-resilient, secure, and highly efficient 5G networks adaptable to a wide range of environments, including the most demanding and critical scenarios. Our technology has been deployed by both mobile operators and defence customers. We decided to apply to the NATO DIANA programme because it offers a unique opportunity to validate and accelerate the development of our technology within the highest defence innovation standards. Participation in DIANA not only advances our technology readiness and credibility but also helps us scale our solution across NATO countries, contributing to collective security and interoperability."
How does your tech differ from competitors?
"Unlike other companies, we prioritise resilience and security from the start. Unlike traditional defence primes, we are light, scalable, and flexible. Our patented approach treats the network like “liquid” — fully adapting to available resources and threats, something no other vendor offers."
What has been your biggest success or milestone to date since starting the DIANA programme? How did participation in DIANA’s programme help make this possible?
"We have adapted and validated our product with military end-users. With Polish Cyber Command and their valuable feedback, we were able to demonstrate the solution to the military sector audience during DIANA Demo Days in Tallinn, as well as other events."
What is next on the horizon for your company or is there another milestone in the future you are excited about?
"We are preparing for operational exercises with NATO allies and expanding trials in the UK and the US. These efforts are part of our strategic roadmap to demonstrate LiquidRAN™’s unmatched resilience and adaptability in real-world, high-demand environments. Our long-term vision is clear: to establish LiquidRAN™ as the trusted 5G communication standard across NATO. We aim to provide unparalleled security, reliability, and flexibility that empower alliance members to maintain critical communications both in peace and during crises. In parallel, we are preparing for the evolution towards 6G, ensuring that our solutions continue to lead as foundational technologies for secure, resilient connectivity in the decades ahead, for both peace and crisis times."