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When the highest standard in interoperable communications is a must

Whether you are defending your country, the seas, or the skies – you need reliable communication that you can depend on. The extra few moments it takes to initiate deployment, receive a message or respond to a threat could dramatically affect the outcome of a situation. We understand the crucial nature of communications in this environment and the need for system security, rapid response time and ultimate interoperability.

When it comes to operations in the air, a reliable and secure communications solution is imperative. 

Mobile and fixed-site Air Operations Centres require clear, fast and reliable communications that are not dependent on the variant of radio transmission (VHF, UHF, HF and satellite). Security domain isolation is often important, making the ability to switch between secure and non-secure communication crucial. Ground-Air and Air-Air communications must always reach their intended destination. Operators may need to converse locally, nationally or on a worldwide basis, according to the needs of the particular Air Force.

We provide interoperable communications solutions for Air Force clients; we understand the requirements in this space and the differences between nations and platforms.

C4i offers VOICE operators a secure, high-availability communications system that can be expanded from the smallest deployable single-site system to the largest multi-site national system. We deliver this through one software product line in a range of hardware variants crafted for your Air Force application.

VOICE C2 ensures that personnel on the ground or in the air have the freedom to complete the task at hand - knowing the system behind them is always up to the job.

News

C4i VOICE C2

FREQUENTIS C4i VOICE C2 SUCCESSFULLY CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON THE US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NETWORKS

"Successfully Certified" 

  • Accreditation from the US DoD represents a significant vote of confidence in C4i’s ability to safeguard critical communications for worldwide defence organisations
  • VOICE C2 demonstrated its capability to provide highest levels of security and reliability for military communications
  • Successful completion of cybersecurity and interoperability testing
  • Solution is deployed in Air Force and used for Command Posts, Operations Centers, and Air Traffic Control

The Frequentis C4i VOICE C2 communication system has been approved by Defense Information Security (DISA) for listing on the Department of Defense (DoD) information network (DoDIN) approved products list (APL) following recertification by the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC). The successful completion of cybersecurity and interoperability testing reaffirms C4i's status as an industry leader in defence communications technology.

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2024-05-29

Preview picture for FREQUENTIS C4i and Lockheed Martin unite to strengthen Australian national security

FREQUENTIS C4i and Lockheed Martin unite to strengthen Australian national security

"Uniting to strengthen Australia" 

  • As a supplier to Lockheed on the Air6500 Project, C4i will provide its VOICE C2 solution ensuring secure communications across air, land, sea, and space
  • Project for Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) aims to enhance security, rapid response, and interoperability of the country’s defence systems
  • System will bridge classified and non-classified networks to connect systems, strengthen decision-making, and counter modern threats

AIR6500 is the RAAFs multibillion-dollar plan for an integrated communication network promoting seamless operability and connectivity across sensors, weapons, jets, and warships to protect against threats. Lockheed Martin was selected to lead the project in late August 2023, contracting 10 leading-edge Australian companies to support this mission.

As a supplier to Lockheed, Australian defence company, C4i, a member of the Frequentis Group, will provide its secure VOICE C2 technology. This secure communication system acts as a bridge, linking operators, radios, and telephony across the RAAF's operations. This integration will enhance the RAAF's ability to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.

2023-10-30

C4i’s secure VCCS, the VOICE C2 system

AUSTRALIAN SME AND DEFENCE EXPORTER C4i PTY LTD AWARDED NATIONWIDE AIR DEFENCE COMMUNICATION CONTRACT IN ASIA PACIFIC

Melbourne-based critical communications SME, C4i, has been awarded a nationwide voice communication control system (VCCS) contract. Following a successful initial system delivery on behalf of C4i, this contract will expand on what is already one of the largest systems in Asia Pacific.

C4i’s secure VCCS, the VOICE C2 system, offers unparalleled operational flexibility, allowing operators to control any radio – from anywhere – at any time; with the intuitive graphical user interface providing operational access to both local and remote systems, for quicker response times. 

With several hundred controller working positions, working end-to-end, the C4i VCCS will represent one of the largest Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems in Asia Pacific and the world.

2023-02-28

Lockheed Martin Australia and C4i Collaborate

Lockheed Martin Australia and C4i Collaborate to Build Secure Communication System for AIR6500

Lockheed Martin Australia has joined forces with C4i, Australian secure communications systems expert, signing a contract as part of a proposal to deliver advanced secure communication capabilities to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s AIR6500 Phase 1 Project (AIR6500-1).

The contract will see the two companies work together to design, test, integrate and authenticate secure voice communication technologies as part of the risk reduction phase in transitioning to Lockheed Martin Australia’s proposal for AIR6500-1 acquisition.

The secure communications systems technologies will focus on homegrown secure voice communication systems that connect into next generation Joint Air Battlement Management C2 networks, while increasing system security, rapid response and interoperability in support of the RAAF’s Integrated Air and Defence Missile (IAMD) mission.

2022-10-11

Defence SME C4i Pty Ltd in Melbourne

Australian Member of Parliament, Mr. Josh Burns MP, visits Defence SME C4i Pty Ltd in Melbourne

Australian based company, C4i, welcomed Mr. Josh Burns, Federal MP for Macnamara to its facilities  to showcase first hand C4i’s high-end C4i defence secure communication technology. The products  are all designed, developed and built in Melbourne in the centre of his Federal Electorate.

In 2021 C4i received AU$33.6M of export orders, directly contributing to the local economy, securing over 95 high-end engineering jobs in the defence industry and its associated supply chain in the Melbourne/Victoria area. The Frequentis Group intends to create additional job growth in Melbourne by transferring software and hardware Intellectual Property from Europe to Australia, further developing C4i as a global export hub for Air Defence communication technology.

2022-10-03

UK SKIES PROTECTED BY C4i PTY LTD SECURE VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

C4i Pty Ltd, Melbourne-based secure voice communications company, has provided its VOICE C2 voice over IP (VoIP) communication system (VCS) for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Guardian project, providing the UK’s new Air Command and Control System. C4i Pty Ltd, a member of the Frequentis Group since 2021, is subcontractor to IBM. IBM Consulting in the UK are the Prime contractor that is leading the program to develop and install the replacement system

The Guardian project is replacing current systems at RAF bases in the UK with new technology allowing the RAF to enhance its air situation picture in support of continued early detection and rapid response of suspected aircraft threats. Replacing the existing Royal Air Force (RAF) VCS with the new VOIP based system from C4i provides enhanced flexibility, capability and security , as well as reducing overall life cycle costs.

Pic © RAF GUARDIAN team at RAF Boulmer

2022-09-05

c4i lab integration

Australian SME C4i Pty Ltd achieves AUD$33.6M defence export orders in 2021

Melbourne-based secure communications company achieves historical export orders 

In 2021 C4i Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based secure communications system expert, achieved the largest value of export orders in its history, increasing by over 37 per cent in 2021.

C4i delivers high-tech Secure Communication System technology to prime contractors and international end user customers including: the US Air Force and Marine Corps, UK Ministry of Defence, Canadian Department of National Defence, Taiwan Airforce, and the Qatar Ministry of Defense. In the Australian Defence market the C4i secure Voice Communication System (VCS) is being rolled out in the Air Defence segment of the Royal Australian Air Force.  

2022-04-19

FREQUENTIS: Acquisition of Australian-based C4i complements Frequentis global Defence portfolio

  • Completion of the acquisition of C4i Pty. Ltd., formalised on 30 July 2021, completes the L3Harris transaction of 23 February 2021
  • C4i will strengthen Frequentis worldwide Defence business and portfolio with its highly secure interoperable communications solutions for mission-critical environments
  • C4i will operate as an independent brand in the high-end Defence trusted supplier market with specific focus on US, Australia, UK, and allied markets

“We are delighted that with the closing for C4i we completed the transaction with L3Harris in such a short time. As a new entity of the Frequentis Group, C4i will significantly reinforce Frequentis capabilities in the very important Australian and US markets for multi-domain cyber secure Defence communications,” says Frequentis’ CEO Norbert Haslacher. “We will combine the strength of Frequentis and C4i mission-critical communication platforms to provide market leading technology and solutions based on extensive security, compliance, and export handling processes. Frequentis is market leader in communication systems for military Air Traffic Management. Together with C4i, we will now secure a globally dominating position also in the Defence Command & Control market."

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2021-08-02

The business received the prestigious Victorian Export Award for Innovation Excellence during the 2017 Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEA) held in Melbourne.

C4i Receives State of Victoria's Innovation in Export Operations Award

The business received the prestigious Victorian Export Award for Innovation Excellence during the 2017 Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEA) held in Melbourne.

C4i is a global leader in IP and data distribution service based secure voice communications for mission-critical environments. It is used in more than 35 countries by a wide range of industries - including aviation, defence, public safety, utilities and transport. 

2018-02-06

SwitchPlusIP Voice Communication System Receives Joint Interoperability Test Command Certification

"The certification comes as a result of extensive testing conducted at JITC's Global Information Test Facility to confirm that the system meets all information assurance and interoperability requirements," said Ed Sayadian, president, Harris Mission Networks.

"SwitchplusIP has already been deployed at many U.S. Department of Defense sites. This certification demonstrates Harris' continued commitment to information security."

2017-02-22

Air Defence / Air Operations

VOICE C2 provides command centre operators with a full-featured command and control system designed for air defence centres and air operation deployments.

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Keeping you safe, secure and connected

VOICE C2 provides command centre operators with a full-featured command and control system designed for air defence centres and air operation deployments.  

The high-availability architecture allows for dynamic operational flexibility, multiple data paths and no single point of failure. Via a pool of common building block modules, systems can scale up or down with ease, and multi-site systems benefit from reduced logistical support.

In addition to providing the technology-leading ‘any radio – anywhere’ flexibility for your air/ground radios, VOICE also integrates a range of disparate systems, including data, telephony, facility control and recording.

It is radio vendor agnostic, making it ideal for joint operations. Regardless of frequency and waveforms, take advantage of seamless integration of all assets. This includes, but is not limited to, guard radios, air-band, marine band, UHF and VHF.

The system can scale to support hundreds of operators and large conferences, and can be delivered in a Red/Black configuration to support classified missions.

 

Benefits

  • Unparalleled operational flexibility enables operators to control any radio, anywhere, at any time.
     
  • The intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) provides operational access to both local and remote systems for quicker response times, and a design focused on simplifying complex battlefield requirements.
     
  • Progressive IP at the core technology and virtualization options allow customers to confidently upgrade their systems in a staged approach without loss of operational capability. Benefit from access to the product roadmap and ongoing security updates.

     

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Base Command and Training Ranges

For base command centres, command posts and test ranges, VOICE delivers simplicity and flexibility of radio integration and telephony.

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Put all your assets at your fingertips with a secure, simple and integrated solution.

VOICE can operate as a land-based or mobile communication system, integrating legacy equipment with today’s advanced solutions.

The system is fault-tolerant with built-in network redundancy at every endpoint to ensure high availability and reliable communication with critical assets. The system is scalable and can be delivered in a Red/Black configuration to support classified missions.

It is radio vendor agnostic, making it ideal for joint operations. Regardless of frequency and waveforms, take advantage of seamless integration of all assets. This includes, but is not limited to, guard radios, air-band, marine band, UHF and VHF.

Security hardened and certified - we take your security seriously and have a continued commitment to information security. VOICE reduces vulnerabilities and protects against malicious attacks. With US JITC certification a VOICE C2 (formerly SwitchplusIP) system configuration is available on the US Government DISA Approved Products List (APL).


Products

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Mobile Command Centre

VOICE provides all the functionality required by command-post application users. It enables you to communicate with distributed and deployed assets via easy-to-use, intuitive touchscreen operator consoles and also supports unmanned mode of operations. VOICE comes in a range of hardware variants to suit fixed and deployable systems, and offers extensive interoperability and remote radio control.

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Resilient, mobile and secure

The world's leading defence forces rely on VOICE C2 to support their operational missions. Proven in war zones around the world, VOICE delivers flexible mobile command centre services.

Able to operate in standalone mode or fully networked mode across backhaul links, VOICE will get you communicating further and faster.

Choose from various hardware platforms to suit a range of requirements, including vehicle-based or deployable cabins.

Security-hardened and certified, VOICE is testament to us taking your security seriously.

Available in single or multi-security domain configurations. Our ongoing cyber security updates and protections will help keep you safe against malicious attacks.

Its powerful touchscreen-based operator position allows real-time command and control of your entire existing communications infrastructure. Take advantage of access to multiple local and remote tactical radio networks. The system allows communication sources to be automatically routed, patched and conferenced to provide a truly integrated communications solution.

 

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Air Traffic Management

C4i VOICE ATM is a next-generation solution for air traffic control (ATC) that improves communication between air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airline operators. By modernizing traditional communications systems, global ATM operators can significantly improve overall safety, security and efficiency.

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VOICE ATM – VCCS Voice Over Internet Protocol Communication Enterprise (VOICE) Air Traffic Management (ATM) Voice Communication Control System (VCCS)

C4i VOICE ATM is a next-generation solution for air traffic control (ATC) that improves communication between air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airline operators. By modernizing traditional communications systems, global ATM operators can significantly improve overall safety, security and efficiency.

Design

Architecture and Design

The VOICE ATM system delivers trusted performance and proven reliability to ANSPs and aviation operators around the world. The system’s unique internet-protocol-based communications infrastructure allows for the centralization of operations through the reallocation of geographically disbursed resources—ideal for the management of airfields and remote towers.
 

Scalability, Flexibility and Future-proof

C4i has an extensive history of developing voice communications solutions for the international civil aviation community. Offering a complete end-to-end IP solution, VOICE ATM allows ANSPs to capitalize on their existing network infrastructure while providing the scalability and flexibility only found with a full IP-based voice communication system (VCS).

 

Features

  • End-to-end internet-protocol-based architecture allows for extensive flexibility and scalability.
  • Seamless integration of all communication assets enables system versatility.
  • Absence of a central switch enables unlimited system capacity and scalability.
  • High availability of all critical functions ensured by redundant backup capabilities.
  • Meets international ATM safety standards, guaranteeing industry compliance.

 

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