In March 2011, C4i welcomed news from the Commonwealth that the Mobile Control and Reporting Centre (MCRC) upgrade had been accepted; just thirteen (13) months after contract award.
C4i signed the MCRC contract (with Daronmont Technologies) in January 2010 to design and build a complete end-to-end Red/Black VoIP communications system.
Factory Acceptance Testing of the SwitchplusIP system, which was tailored specifically for the project, had been accomplished within 10 months of the start date.
C4i utilised its VoIP technology and experience within the Defence industry to deliver the system to meet the requirements of the Royal Australian Air Force.
The SwitchplusIP system was designed specifically for the tactical Red/Black VoIP air defence application and delivers integration of VoIP telephony circuits, analog radios, cryptographic equipment, radio remote control and analog ground circuits; including crucial dynamic Red/Black operation capabilities.
Not only does the new system provide size, weight and power advantages, it also enables rapid expansion and addition of remote operators and radios.
“C4i strategically decided to invest its entire R&D efforts into VoIP solutions for VCS applications back in 2004,” said C4i managing director, Peter Harrison.
“As a result, C4i was able to apply the disciplines and principles of TDM technology to the VoIP environment.
“The international market is now comfortable with VoIP solutions, and C4i is fortunate in having over 5 years history in delivering such systems – which means reliable and proven technology to our customers.”