The command centre is built inside a 14-ton container, designed to be transported on standard military vehicles and resistant to machine gun fire. It was deployed at a military base in the Netherlands, where Cyviz was tasked with delivering a fully operational command-and-control environment under strict time constraints.
“You don’t have time to build control rooms from scratch during an emergency. That’s why we designed something that’s mobile, fast to deploy, and fully secure,” said John van Laerhoven, Regional Director at Cyviz, who took part in the exercise.
The solution leverages Cyviz’s 27 years of experience in mission-critical environments, having supplied systems to NATO-affiliated organisations, national security authorities, and the global energy sector. The new containerised command unit was developed with partners including SPIE Nederland, Capgemini, and Dujardin Remmers, and tested under near-combat conditions.
The container is configured for rapid deployment and can be mounted on standard military platforms, enabling flexible and secure operations worldwide. Cyviz, headquartered in Norway, provides high-performance control room and collaboration solutions in over 80 countries.
“If you have these units stocked and ready, you can be fully operational in a secure container, anywhere in the world, within minutes, not days. We’re proud to be shaping the future of mobile command-and-control infrastructure,” said Steijn Engelen, Account Executive at Cyviz.
The system delivered during the exercise enabled real-time access to both classified and unclassified networks via multi-domain control. It also integrated with Dutch military, fire, and police data sources.
Additional features included large-format display of mission-critical data feeds and live virtual reality battlefield simulations using satellite and Google Street View. The setup also featured a robotic dog from Boston Dynamics for perimeter security and a drone detection system installed on the container roof.
Cyviz’s own control room software platform served as the operational hub throughout the simulation. This exercise demonstrated the capability of Norwegian innovation to enhance European readiness, resilience, and defence modernisation.
