Riedel Communications has acquired Private 5G specialist MECSware, developing and launching the Private 5G solution Easy5G to support remote and live events production.
Riedel Communications has acquired Private 5G specialist MECSware and launched the Private 5G network solution Easy5G. Developed in collaboration with MECSware, Easy5G is expected to have its greatest impact in dynamic environments such as live events, remote productions and industrial facilities, bringing flexibility, simplicity and speed to 5G deployments.
Established in 2015 by Dr Torsten Musiol, MECSware develops and supplies 4G/5G system equipment for private networks that is straightforward to deploy and operate. As part of the acquisition, MECSware will join the Riedel Group, but will remain an independent company.
Making 5G Practical
“Private 5G networks have often been impractical for dynamic or temporary applications like live events and remote productions due to their complexity and lack of flexibility,” said Thomas Riedel, Founder and CEO of the Riedel Group. “In MECSware, we found the perfect partner to help us overcome these obstacles for our customers, and I am more than happy to welcome Torsten and his team to the Riedel family. As the first fruits of our shared labour, Easy5G’s debut delivers both the reliable, high-capacity upload connections and the flexibility required for media and event productions.”
Easy5G combines simplicity of Wi-Fi with the robustness of carrier-grade systems. With a relatively small number of setup parameters, the system can be operational in under 60 minutes, considerably cutting deployment time compared to traditional networks. No specialized 5G expertise or dark fibre (unused optical fibre, not managed by an ISP but available to lease) is needed – Easy5G can be managed by general IT personnel using a standard switch infrastructure.
Further Applications
Unlike public 5G services that often stall during productions and events with high user density, Easy5G operates on dedicated network frequencies, improving its reliability and performance. Its modular design pairs MECSware’s Mobile Edge Cloud Server (MECS) with small-cell base stations, lending flexibility and scalability to a wide range of applications from wireless communication to live video transmission.
Riedel believes Easy5G’s integration capabilities extend its potential beyond basic connectivity by linking directly to the Riedel MediorNet distributed video networks and Artist decentralized intercom network, adding a reliable wireless IP layer for audio, video and data workflows.
Dr Torsten Musiol, CEO, MECSware, said “We anticipate that joining forces with Riedel will open up exciting new applications for our technologies around the world.” Riedel demonstrated Easy5G at the ISE 2025 exhibition in Barcelona earlier in February. http://www.riedel.net
