Norwegian Tech Firm Builds Military Command Center in 24 Hours

The solution was showcased during a military exercise led by the Dutch Ministry of Defence and has already sparked interest from NATO members and civil protection agencies across Europe.

Cyviz and its partners constructed the command room inside a 14-ton container designed for transport on standard military vehicles and resistant to machine gun fire. The unit was deployed at a military base in the Netherlands, where Cyviz was tasked with delivering a fully functional command-and-control environment, under strict time constraints and in a high-stakes simulation.

"This is what the future of mission-ready infrastructure looks like," says John van Laerhoven, Regional Director at Cyviz, who also participated in the exercise.

"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."

The solution builds on technology and expertise that Cyviz has developed over 27 years of delivering to mission-critical environments across defense, energy, emergency response, and industrial sectors.

The company has provided solutions to NATO-affiliated organizations, national security authorities, and leading players in the global energy industry. This cross-sector experience gives Cyviz a strong foundation for designing robust solutions that perform where the demands are highest.

Scalable, export-ready, and NATO-compatible
The container solution is designed for fast deployment anywhere in the world, mounted on standard military vehicles. It was used in a 24h military event with partners including SPIE Nederland, Capgemini, and Dujardin Remmers, and rigorously tested under near-combat conditions.

"The key takeaway is this: readiness requires preconfigured systems," says Steijn Engelen, Account Executive at Cyviz.

"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."

Strengthening Europe’s crisis readiness with Norwegian technology
Cyviz, headquartered in Norway, delivers high-performance control room and collaboration solutions to mission-critical environments across the globe. The 24-hour challenge is a clear example of how Scandinavian engineering and innovation can support European readiness, resilience, and defense modernization.

"This project illustrates Norway’s ability to contribute to the evolving needs of defense and civil protection in Europe," says van Laerhoven.

"We’re proud to be shaping the future of mobile command-and-control infrastructure."

An operational headquarters within minutes
The Cyviz system enabled:

• Real-time access to classified and unclassified networks via multi-domain control
• Integration with Dutch military, fire, and police data sources
• Large-format display of mission-critical data feeds
• Live VR battlefield simulations using satellite and Google Street View imagery
• Deployment of a robotic dog from Boston Dynamics for perimeter security
• Installation of a drone detection system on the container roof

Cyviz’ in-house developed control room software platform served as the operational core, offering dynamic source switching, intuitive control, and real-time situational awareness.