About us - We design, manufacture and integrate communications solutions for military and government customers worldwide

C4i, one of the publicly traded LongReach Group family of companies, designs, manufactures, integrates and sells communications solutions for military and government customers worldwide.

Based in Melbourne, Australia and Reston, Virginia, USA, the company has over 20 years of experience enhancing the reach and scope of communications networks in the areas of defense, homeland security, public safety and public infrastructure through the application of advanced technologies.

Founded in 1989, the company's ongoing focus has been the delivery of standard-setting solutions using standards-based technologies. First to market with IP-based tactical military radio control systems in 2002, C4i has a proven record of integrating Internet standards into the security, reliability and availability needs of our demanding markets.

C4i is ISO 9001 accredited and has been continuously certified since 1993.

Market Leader in Radio over IP (RoIP) Interoperability Solutions

C4i is a market leader in building and delivering communication interoperability solutions using RoIP. What does that mean, exactly?

Interoperability Means the process of connecting two different radios (or communications devices) which use different networks, frequencies or protocols, such that the users of those devices can communicate.

RoIP or Radio over Internet Protocol, focuses on transcoding a variety of complex radio protocols to one standard protocol, to facilitate ease of interoperability and to enable more intelligent applications.

Solutions are integrated, turnkey systems designed to work for a specific customer, effectively the opposite of a "one size fits none" product approach.

It's important to note that "over Internet Protocol" does not mean "over the Internet." C4i provides highly secure integrated solutions using NSA Type I encryption products which take place over either public networks or secure private networks. We also provide clear interoperability solutions where security risks can be mitigated through intelligent use of public-domain security, private network links and cost-effective planning.

C4i understands the nuances of this market, having cut our teeth on radio control, system integration and interoperability since the 1980's. When it comes to finding a trusted partner combining market leader authority with dynamic results-oriented solution engineering, C4i stands alone.

Turn Key Solutions

C4i's talented and experienced management and engineering team design, build, install, commission and maintain turn key communications solutions. C4i has over 20 years experience in the development of niche communications solutions from system concept through to commissioning and through life support to customers around the world. The processes used in the development of all C4i projects and systems are based on established international engineering standards. C4i also supports these systems through their operational life, with high end services including 24/7 support. C4i has designed and deployed numerous national Command and Control solutions in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

 

The SwitchplusIP product lends itself to high levels of tailoring in our niche markets, but more importantly C4i engineers have the skills and experience required to provide full systems solutions extending from the Operator Position through to RF transmissions equipment, including all communications systems in between.

Comprehensive R&D Provides Assurance For The Future

C4i's innovative research and development, managed through formal engineering and management process controls, has been providing the market with innovation and excellence for over twenty years. From alarm monitoring to radio interoperability, from human machine interfaces (HMI) to full integration of complex communications and network infrastructure, the C4i technology team have an established reputation for excellence in the market.  C4i business continues to invest heavily in R&D activities which monitor and guides the future development of industry open standards technology.

Customers Speak With One Voice: C4i Works

A trusted partner to agencies and organizations worldwide, such as the US Airforce, US Navy, US Army, Royal Australian Navy, the Royal Australian Air Force, Lockheed Martin, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Northrop Grumman, the Danish Police Force, Boeing, the Taiwan Department of Defense, Thales, the Mexico National Defense Force, BAE, and Raytheon, C4i communications solutions are in place and operational in a variety of roles. Our customers - navy fleet commands, air force divisions, fire brigades, emergency management agencies, airport control tower operators, police agencies, federal civilian and national public safety departments and a variety of homeland security entities all speak with one voice: C4i works.