An interview with Kim Ronny Gyth, COO of ACAMS Airport Tower Solutions
We recently had the opportunity to interview ACAMS COO Kim Ronny Gyth in light of the upcoming Airspace World event in Lisbon to better understand what makes the ACAMS portfolio of solutions stand out and some of the upcoming launches.
Q: ACAMS is evolving its technology stack. What is driving this transformation?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “At ACAMS, we are fundamentally transforming our solutions into microservice-oriented, scalable platforms built on modern web technologies. The aviation environment is changing rapidly, systems need to be more flexible, easier to deploy, and able to evolve continuously. What this means in practice is that we are moving away from rigid, infrastructure-heavy systems toward standardized, software-driven architectures that can be deployed on customer-owned environments. This gives our customers much more control.”
Q: You often emphasize both innovation and integration. Why is that dual focus so important?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “Because innovation alone is not enough in aviation. Air traffic environments are not greenfield, they are built on decades of existing infrastructure, often using legacy protocols and systems that are still critical for operations. If you cannot integrate those, your innovation becomes irrelevant.
Our strength lies in combining:
We can connect everything—from the most modern applications to older communication methods like serial protocols, legacy FSK interfaces or even DTMF-based systems. That combination is rare, and it is absolutely essential for real-world deployments.”
Q: How does your technology approach differ from more traditional solutions?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “We design our systems to be open, standardized, and flexible by default. On the output side, we use standard APIs and open protocols, which makes integration with other systems straightforward. We rely on prove third-party open-source technologies rather than trying to re-invent the wheel. On the input side, we leverage our expertise to handle the complexity of legacy environments.
Another important aspect is that we decouple backend and frontend. Customers can use our full solution, but they can also build their own interfaces on top of our backend if they want. This is a very different philosophy compared to traditional, closed systems. This approach also aligns with the architectural paradigm behind SWIM, allowing for seamless future integrations.”
Q: Cybersecurity is a growing concern for ANSPs. How does your architecture address this?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “Cybersecurity is one of the core drivers behind our technology choices. Our solutions are developed from the ground up with cybersecurity in mind and are continuously monitored through automated build pipelines that detect vulnerabilities. We are moving toward Linux-based, open-source environments, which allow for:
In addition, our deployment model allows customers to run systems on their own infrastructure – both on-prem, private cloud, public cloud or hybrid – which is increasingly important for compliance and risk management.
We also focus heavily on automated deployment and reproducibility, meaning we can replicate systems, test issues, and resolve them quickly without disrupting operations.”
Q: Scalability and flexibility are often mentioned as benefits. What does that mean in practice?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “It means that our systems can grow with the customer without a fundamental redesign. Take our Technical Control and Monitoring System (TCMS): it can scale from monitoring a limited number of assets to entire infrastructures, there are no inherent architectural limitations
At the same time, flexibility means we can:
Q: Many customers are concerned about vendor lock-in. How do you address that?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “We take a very clear position: we do not believe in lock in scenarios. Our systems are built on: open interfaces, standard technologies and transparent data models.
If a customer wants to:
They can do so without being dependent on us for every change. In recent years, we have focused more on improving our configuration interfaces which allows the customer to make changes to the system without involving ACAMS. That reduces long-term costs, risks, and complexity -something customers increasingly value.”
Q: Where do you see ACAMS standing out compared to larger vendors?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “I would summarize it in three words: agility, expertise, and attitude. We are a smaller, highly specialized organization with a flat structure, short decision lines and close interaction between engineers and decision-makers. We can thus respond quickly to complex requirements, easily adapt solutions during the project and work closely with the customer.
In many cases, customers are not looking for a fixed product -they are looking for a partner who can solve their specific challenges. That is where we excel.”
Q: Can you give an example of how this approach translates into real value?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “A good example is how we approach integration and monitoring. Our TCMS, for instance, does not just provide theoretical performance metrics. It delivers real-time operational data, accurate statistics on system performance and insights into maintenance and reliability. What this allows customers to do is to more easily compare suppliers, optimize their maintenance approach and make better investment decisions. It turns data into actionable intelligence, not just reporting.
Q: How do you see technologies like AI influencing your solutions?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “AI will play a significant role, particularly in decision support and situational awareness. We are not looking at replacing human decision-making, but rather enhancing it.
We are already using AI to accelerate development and improve efficiency and see it becoming a natural extension of our platforms. “
Q: If you had to summarize ACAMS’ philosophy in one sentence?
Kim Ronny Gyth: “We combine cutting-edge technology with real-world integration expertise to deliver solutions that work, not just in theory, but in the operational complexity of aviation.”
Interested in getting in touch or exchanging views? Want to arrange a dedicated meeting with Kim and the ACAMS team at Airspace World? Contact us here. Read more about ACAMS Airport Tower Solutions at Airspace World here.