Category Archives: Military

Closing the Gaps in CJADC2 with Communications Interoperability

| April 3, 2024

The ability for warfighting forces to have a functional Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) system has been sought after for years. The reality is, the sheer magnitude of the project and logistical factors have slowed CJADC2’s inception.  

Where Are We Now?

The goal of CJADC2 is to seamlessly distribute data and communications up and down the echelons, and across domains in joint operations. As Admiral Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said during the 2024 AFA Conference, “US military forces must ‘sense and make sense’ of their operating environments by fusing information from sensors across multiple domains — including space, air, and land — and make that information rapidly available for decision-makers.” There has been a strong push for data compilation and analysis to be handled by AI, freeing up human resources for other tasks. Some issues with this implementation are the reliance on cloud technology and the fact that human intervention is still required to act upon the information. Another crucial point is the time it takes to relay the information and the communication networks it travels through. 

Offloading the compilation and analysis of data from satellite images and drone feeds to AI is very helpful for maintaining/securing an informational advantage. However, if the information cannot be relayed to the decision-makers efficiently, it may as well not exist. Intel on the battlefield has a very short shelf-life, and when lives are on the line, speed is everything. A much more realistic and immediate means of working towards CJADC2 is by improving communications systems. The best way to do this is to pursue standards-based technology that puts interoperability first. This enables forces to keep the tech they’ve grown accustomed to while still being able to communicate with other, previously incompatible systems.  

What Is REDCOM Doing?

REDCOM’s Sigma C2 ecosystem is our response to the demand for interoperability through adaptable communications. Sigma is a Command and Control (C2) application that provides voice, video, chat, conferencing, transcoding, and PTT integration on a single software instance. Sigma is hosted natively on the XRI-400, which functions as the analog radio gateway, allowing Radio over IP (RoIP) to crossband with formerly incompatible devices into a single communications network.    

The XRI-400 creates a unified radio interoperable network for up to four distinct radio nets. The XRI-400 is a complete comms ecosystem that can support different bands, waveforms, channels, and encryption formats. This provides forces with the convergence of IP and RF communications in a single platform, enabling scalable interoperability. 

The Ground Force Commanders (GFC) and Joint Force Commanders (JFC) require relevant and reliable information in a timely manner to communicate maneuver instructions to their subordinate units to maintain a strategic and tactical advantage. So, maintaining constant network connectivity up and down the echelons and across domains improves the flow of information, saving time and, therefore, saving lives. The Sigma system provides the level of interoperability required to maintain positive communications in contested combat environments, so subordinate units can always contact their respective commanders. 

CJADC2 is a fantastic concept and one that we should continue to strive towards. However, the easiest and most logical steps we can take today are to deploy the interoperable communication systems that are already battle-tested and field-proven. REDCOM’s Sigma ecosystem is built specifically to improve Command and Control Communications at the tactical edge, with the ability to bridge disparate communications paths — whether on the IP side or RF side —saving time, improving mobility, and ultimately saving lives. Sigma’s future-proof design and “brilliance in the basics” approach make it the logical springboard toward a CJADC2 future. 

REDCOM announces collaboration with Air Force Research Laboratory’s RIEBA unit to expand C2 communications

| February 6, 2024

REDCOM announces a Statement of Work (SOW) in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) RIEBA unit. The primary purpose of this SOW will be the evaluation and integration of the REDCOM Sigma XRI-400 hardware platform within AFRL/RIEBA’s communication architecture and networks.

REDCOM’s extensive track record with C2 solutions and demonstrated expertise in radio interoperability position the company as the ideal partner for the AFRL/RIEBA’s mission-critical objectives. REDCOM’s commitment extends to on-site installation, training, and comprehensive support of the Sigma XRI-400 within the AFRL/RIEBA laboratory environment. The integration efforts will focus on validating the bridge between RF communications and SIP/RTP interfaces within the Voice & Video Cross-Domain Solution (V2CDS) architecture.

“REDCOM is honored to be given the opportunity to collaborate directly with AFRL/RIEBA, which is at the tip of the spear when it comes to solving tough communication problems aligned with the USAF’s future operating concept – Agile Combat Employment (ACE),” said John Kelliher, Director, Strategy, REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.

Kelliher continues: “Communications are a critical function in executing effective command and control. Adaptable and interoperable communication systems will be of the utmost importance in maintaining positive communications at the edge.”

This SOW stands to benefit both REDCOM and the AFRL by fostering a dynamic exchange of expertise and resources. This collaboration not only enables REDCOM to refine its Sigma XRI-400 capabilities for the mission set of tomorrow but also empowers AFRL/RIEBA to leverage REDCOM’s innovative solutions, enhancing their network integration capabilities and fostering advancements in cutting-edge communication technologies.

 

About AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit afresearchlab.com.

What is a PACE Plan?

| November 20, 2023

Primary, Alternative, Contingency, and Emergency (PACE) plans are crucial to mission success. According to the United States Army a PACE plan “designates the order in which an element will move through available communications systems until contact can be established with the desired distant element.”

The more pathways that exist for data to travel through, the more resilient the network becomes. Adaptive network connections will determine the optimal path for any given moment to enable rapid and reliable communication. To maintain readiness wherever possible, it’s vital to maximize the ability to leverage multiple pathways with systems that are already fielded to support strong PACE options, enabling uninterrupted communication down to the tactical edge.

REDCOM Sigma XRI

Because interoperability is of the utmost importance in the tactical domain, REDCOM Sigma XRI could be the key to seamlessly implementing a PACE plan by delivering maximum interoperability between VoIP devices, RF networks, SATCOM, and the C2 network.

Not only does the XRI improve interoperability, it also reduces costs and enhances mobility by eliminating extraneous gear for the warfighter. With the XRI, warfighters no longer need to carry multiple radios. Their radio of choice can communicate with any other RoIP endpoint connected to the XRI and can reach all the way back to other units — or even higher HQ. Less weight leads to less fatigue on the warfighter. A 152 for local comms extended via an XRI is much lighter than a 152 (VHF), 117G (MUOS), 160 (HF) being assigned to each Company Radio Operator, plus SOP battle rattle.

REDCOM Sigma and Auto-PACE

REDCOM Sigma is a complete software-based Command & Control solution that can form the core of your auto-PACE plan. Automating a PACE plan with Sigma allows for automatic fallback to alternative communications paths if one or more communication links fail. If a connection cannot be established by the primary path, Sigma will automatically attempt to establish a connection with an alternate path and will continue this process until a connection is established or until it has exhausted all defined paths.  These alternate connection paths can be via any IP-based network type, including Wi-Fi, LTE, SATCOM, or MANET.

 

 

For more information on how REDCOM can support your PACE plan, reach out to sales@redcom.com.

The dangers of offshoring engineering & development

| September 12, 2023

Do you know where your products are developed?

Knowing where mission-critical hardware and software products are engineered and manufactured is essential to national security. When products are intended for use at the highest level of government and at the tactical edge, it is imperative that you know where these products are being sourced.

So many companies outsource to foreign developers or contractors. For example, according to the DoD, China dominates the global advanced battery supply chain. China is responsible for providing 94% of the lithium hydroxide and 70% of the lithium carbonate. By relying this heavily on another country’s resources it not only limits how fast we can produce necessary products, but it creates a true national security concern.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine have created massive supply chain disruptions in the private sector. The US government is not immune to these disruptions and financial burdens, but the stakes are certainly higher at this level. An inability to meet strategic defense objectives and combat casualties are just a few of the results an insufficient supply chain can create. Using the battery example, if our relationship with foreign nations were to change or their supply decreased, it would cause a massive ripple effect. Losing access to a specific resource or product could be detrimental to the economy and lives. This example proves the point that domestic sourcing needs to increase.

The REDCOM advantage: USA-based development and manufacturing

REDCOM designs, engineers, and manufactures all our products in the United States. All of REDCOM’s manufacturing is located in the same building as our main offices, giving us complete control over sourcing, production, and quality control. We work only with vetted and trusted suppliers to ensure that we source the best and most reliable components for every product. REDCOM has proactively addressed every supply chain step to reduce risk, making our products TAA-compliant.

In addition to producing our own hardware products, all software development at REDCOM is done in-house. Though it’s common across the industry to outsource software engineering to countries such as India and Romania, we believe this is shortsighted and dangerous. First, outsourcing software development can create national security concerns and can leave us more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Second, it’s actually faster to develop in-house, enabling us to pivot our engineering efforts based on evolving customer requirements instantly.

To learn about REDCOM’s advantage of domestic engineering, reach out to sales@redcom.com

What is tactical radio interoperability?

| August 9, 2023

Using multiple communications methods at the tactical edge is critical to mission success, but it also leads to interoperability challenges. As a result, a warfighter or operator in the field might not be able to connect to someone in a command post, on a vehicle, or in headquarters, unless they have matching equipment. And this matching equipment may not be mobile — or feasible.

Tactical radios from different vendors often operate on different frequencies and waveforms, making them unable to talk to each other. The most logical answer to this problem is to carry multiple radios. But this places a great deal of encumbrance on the end user — forcing them to become competent with multiple pieces of equipment and then lug it all around.

This problem can be partially mitigated by a RoIP gateway. While many of these gateway devices can be cheap, they are often very limited in what they can do. For example, most basic radio gateways simply bridge different types of radios together, but they fail to integrate with the rest of the C2 network. A more advanced radio gateway is needed to ensure radio interoperability.

Critical comms: Why RoIP interoperability is essential for mission success

In order to stay ahead of adversaries, new technology is constantly being introduced to the battlefield. And yet at the tactical level, all of this innovation and disruption can pose great challenges. Every time a new piece of communications gear is deployed, interoperability suffers. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of setting up new equipment — especially in an austere environment — understands the nightmare of trying to get different pieces of hardware and software to talk to each other.

The solution to these interoperability challenges is a lightweight, ruggedized, smart RoIP gateway that bridges disparate endpoints/radios and provides full access to the rest of the C2 network. By utilizing a smart RoIP gateway, less gear is required, resulting in increased mobility, lower costs, and improved situational awareness.

The most full-featured smart RoIP gateway on the market is the REDCOM Sigma XRI platform. The XRI product family consists of small form factor RoIP/C2 platforms designed for all echelons of the tactical environment. Sigma XRI is powered by REDCOM’s flagship C2 software, REDCOM Sigma, which delivers voice, video, chat, and Radio over IP (RoIP) in a single ruggedized, low-SWaP box. This combination of Sigma and XRI ensures interoperability across all echelons. The XRI is available in multiple form factors: a stand-alone box and as a module for Klas Voyager and PacStar systems.

Sigma XRI: Your RoIP gateway solution

Primary, Alternative, Contingency, Emergency (PACE) plans are crucial to mission success. The REDCOM Sigma XRI is the key to seamlessly implementing a PACE plan by delivering maximum interoperability between VoIP devices, radios, SATCOM, and the C2 network.

With the XRI, warfighters no longer need to carry multiple radios. Their one radio of choice can communicate with any other RoIP endpoint connected to the XRI and can reach all the way back to other units — or even higher HQ. Less weight leads to less fatigue on the warfighter. A 152 for local comms extended via an XRI is a lot lighter than a 152 (VHF), 117G (MUOS), 160 (HF) being assigned to each Company Radio Operator, plus SOP battle rattle. Not only will the XRI reduce costs and increase interoperability but with REDCOM Sigma, interoperability across other forms of C2 comms, such as video and chat, will be extended as well.

By being fully interoperable, the XRI is your solution to a PACE plan, as multiple radio types can be taken into the field and still communicate. This reduces the unit’s footprint and increases mobility by reducing the number of radios required on a mission.

Sigma XRI: the cornerstone of a successful PACE plan

Sigma XRI can be the critical unifying building block for a PACE plan. With your donor radios attached to the XRI-400 you bring interoperability and redundancy to your communications network. If you lose access to your primary network (in this example, SATCOM), you can seamlessly migrate to the Alternative and sustain communications across the battlefield. If your unit only brings HF radios, you do not have to worry about reaching the platoon element communicating on VHF. The XRI removes the need for the middleman to relay these nets, saving time and lives.

For more information on how REDCOM offers frictionless RoIP though our C2 comms systems reach out to sales@redcom.com

The Virtues of REDCOM Sigma: Our Products and their Capabilities

| July 5, 2023

REDCOM is committed to building the most flexible, versatile, and Low SWaP command and control communications solutions. It all starts with our flagship software product: REDCOM Sigma. REDCOM Sigma is deployed throughout multiple programs in the US Army and US Air Force.

REDCOM Sigma C2 Software

REDCOM Sigma is a complete software-based Command & Control solution with voice, video, chat, and conferencing. REDCOM Sigma® increases the warfighter’s operational flexibility while reducing size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements at the tactical edge. REDCOM Sigma is based on open standards with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use, and is listed on the DoDIN Approved Products List (APL).

Sigma Key Benefits:

Voice, video, chat, console, and radio interop in a single software instance

Military-grade software built for the tactical edge

One platform for controlling all IP and RF comms

Interoperable, standards-based, and fully scalable

Intuitive user interface is incredibly easy to use

Reduces complexity, lifecycle costs, & training time

REDCOM Sigma includes the following capabilities:

  • C2 Console: A powerful app that provides operators with a single pane of glass to monitor and control all communications within the tactical C2 network, including both SIP and radio endpoints.
  • Conference Manager: Delivers advanced voice and video collaboration tools for secure, critical communications involving a few to thousands of parties in real-time.
  • TSM Interoperability: Access all TSM Talk Groups (TG) simultaneously while bridging multiple TSM TGs together.
  • Secure Client: Available on Windows® & Android™, Secure Client is a tactical C2 softphone with robust voice, video, and chat support.

REDCOM Hardware

All of our hardware products are powered by REDCOM Sigma C2 software. Our hardware is manufactured on-site at our Victor, NY, headquarters. REDCOM has proactively addressed every step of the supply chain to reduce risk and meet the federal standards for TAA compliance.

REDCOM Sigma XRI

Our REDCOM Sigma XRI hardware family has grown considerably to include Sigma XRI modules for the most popular tactical platforms.

  • Sigma XRI-400: A purpose-built MIL-spec compute platform with integrated radio interop. Measures 8.4 x 5.75 x 2.6 in and weighs just 2.6 lbs. Can integrate into any tactical network.
  • Sigma XRI-M4K: A module for the Klas Voyager platform, bringing all the power of REDCOM Sigma, C2 interoperability, and radio crossbanding to existing Voyager systems.
  • PacStar 421 Module with XRI: A module for PacStar systems from Curtiss-Wright. Delivers all the power of Sigma XRI in a PacStar 400-series tactical computing module.

REDCOM SVG-1200

The REDCOM SVG was developed in partnership with General Dynamics Mission Systems. REDCOM provides the call control and conferencing capabilities, while the General Dynamics Sectéra® vIPer™ phones provide the ACC-compliant Type 1 encryption.

REDCOM SVG Key Benefits:

Improves the cybersecurity posture of voice conferencing
Enables easy-to-use multi-party ACC-compliant Type 1 communications
Black side of the network can be anywhere in the world, as long as the endpoints are Type 1 capable
Resolves “low audio” issues with legacy systems
Crystal clear voice quality on both the red and black sides of the network

Conclusion

In addition to REDCOM’s own XRI and SVG hardware, REDCOM Sigma can be deployed on any third-party compute platform or CMOSS chassis. This type of flexibility with our products allows for increased C2 interoperability from government agencies to the tactical edge. Reach out to sales@redcom.com today for more information or to schedule a demo of REDCOM Sigma.

What is Interoperability?

| June 6, 2023

What is Interoperability?

Interoperability is the ability of two or more devices, systems, or networks to communicate with each other. To claim interoperability as a strength within a communications product is to say that a product or solution set is flexible and able to speak multiple languages.

The Interoperability Challenge

Industries that rely on communications — first responders, government agencies and military forces, to name a few — need a network that allows end devices from varying manufacturers with different operating systems to be seamlessly connected.

In many instances, organizations will run into interoperability issues because vendors have created and implemented proprietary interfaces within their products. If two or more devices from multiple vendors are connected to the same network medium, and only one is able to communicate its full feature set via proprietary methods, interoperability is simply not possible. In addition, this often traps customers into a single vendor’s closed ecosystem. When a system or sub-system is built around proprietary methods, enhancements or needed functions offered by adjunct products become difficult, if not impossible.

Interoperability Challenges

Finding a means to bridge the gap between disparate networks is a common challenge. Networks may include IP, TDM (PSTN), radio, analog, wireless, and more — each with their own unique way of handling and transporting their respective signaling and media. Further compounding the problem is the varying security levels and formats between these networks. Solutions that require multiple “boxes” to solve these challenges become expensive, heavy, power-intensive, and cumbersome to manage.

Our solution, the REDCOM Sigma XRI, solves these interoperability challenges in a small 2.6 lb MIL-spec box. Sigma XRI is a full-featured C2 platform; radio users can communicate directly with users on any SIP endpoint and can be controlled and patched together on-the-fly via the REDCOM C2 Console app.

Achieving Interoperability

To achieve interoperability, REDCOM believes in employing interfaces and protocols that are open and well-defined. For example, internet-based connections are built from open and publicly available rules defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). REDCOM products that connect to the PSTN meet the requirements set forth by the FCC. Taking this open standards-based approach to design ensures interoperability with the greatest number of third-party equipment and all the features that come along with them.

Interworking between disparate protocols and network mediums is a key component of interoperability.  This is something that REDCOM has worked hard to excel in. In fact, REDCOM is able to connect the latest mobile devices to a WWII era field phone. Translations between network mediums, security levels, endpoints, and others can often be handled by a single box, further helping to reduce SWaP.

REDCOM has made a commitment to interoperability by dedicating resources to testing with third-party equipment. This effort not only validates that a product will work as intended when deployed in the field, but also provides important information to help drive product strategy with respect to the next generation of communications.

Using the GD Sectéra® vIPer™ Secure Phone for Type-1 NSA ACC-Compliant Gateways

| May 15, 2023

Sectera Wireline Terminal (SWT) Replacement

When the NSA released updated Advanced Cryptographic Capabilities (ACC) requirements, many existing solutions for red/black networks using a Type 1 gateway device or a Type 1 conferencing solution were effectively rendered end of support. This left many organizations searching for an updated solution or left to engineer their own ACC compliant system.

One such device rendered EOS was the General Dynamics’ Sectéra® Wireline Terminal (SWT).  This also left the REDCOM SWT-R virtually EOS. Until now, only IP Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) were available, which neglected non-IP networks.

The Solution: REDCOM Secure Voice Gateway

REDCOM’s Secure Voice Gateway uses the REDCOM SVG-1200 and General Dynamic’s Sectéra® vIPer™ devices to create a new ACC-compliant integrated solution for Type 1 secure voice gateways while connecting new and legacy SCIP secure voice devices.

The REDCOM Secure Voice Gateway delivers the essential routing functionality to generate secure conference calls while the NSA certified Sectéra vIPer Secure Phone provides Type 1 encryption and SCIP interoperability to protect sensitive voice calls classified Top Secret and below.

With the REDCOM SVG-1200 up to twelve standard production General Dynamics Sectéra® vIPer™ devices can be added to act as voice encryptors for TDM or SIP voice networks. If more than twelve secure talk paths are required, multiple SVG-1200 units may be networked together.

SVG 1200

The encryptors allow any SVG-1200 line, trunk, or conference port to conduct secure voice communications with any SCIP-capable device, such as a SWT, STE, or vIPer. The voice path from the REDCOM system to the external terminal is completely secure.

Existing REDCOM HDX customers with the REDCOM SWT-R board and GD SWT encryptors will be able to replace them with REDCOM’s new SVG-1200 and GD vIPer encryptors. This solution will enable agencies to continue Type 1 secure conferencing while including all the power of REDCOM’s flagship Sigma platform.

Click here to download the SVG-1200 datasheet.

Learn More About the REDCOM Secure Voice Gateway


REDCOM announces new Sigma XRI module for PacStar® Tactical Communications Systems from Curtiss-Wright

| May 9, 2023

The new PacStar 421 module integrates REDCOM eXtended Radio Interoperability (XRI) into PacStar 400-Series Tactical Communications Systems

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of advanced tactical communications systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), has announced a new Sigma XRI module for PacStar systems. The new PacStar 421 module includes REDCOM Sigma XRI technology with radio gateway services for modern and legacy radios, enabling tactical users to seamlessly bridge the gap between disparate VoIP and RoIP radio systems. The module leverages existing radio assets to enable maximum interoperability, regardless of the radio network, endpoint, or frequency used.

PacStar 421 RoIP module with REDCOM Sigma XRIThe PacStar 421 module with REDCOM XRI also includes REDCOM’s powerful Sigma C2 Console app, which enables RoIP and VoIP endpoints to be monitored, controlled, and patched together on-the-fly from an intuitive interface.

“PacStar and REDCOM have worked closely together for several years, but this is the first time we have executed joint development to create a fully integrated product,” said REDCOM Strategic Lead John Kelliher. “REDCOM’s robust and proven C2 communications solution converges IP- and RF-based communications, enabling real-time interoperability at the point of attack. Integrating REDCOM C2 technology with PacStar’s modular systems greatly reduces complexity while allowing users to leverage multiple, disparate means of communication to ensure interoperability in complex and contested combat environments.”

“We are very excited to collaborate with REDCOM to add REDCOM XRI functionality to PacStar 400 Series tactical communications ecosystem,” said Dominic Perez, CTO, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions division. “The combination of PacStar and REDCOM technologies gives operators the best of both worlds, delivering a proven full-featured C2 platform that uses a single interface for controlling RoIP and SIP endpoints and for voice, video and chat.”

A live demonstration of the PacStar 421 RoIP Module with REDCOM Sigma XRI will be presented during SOF Week, May 8-11, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL, in Curtiss-Wright’s booth #1143.

About REDCOM

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the development of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use. REDCOM’s MIL-spec products are optimized for low size, weight, and power (SWaP), making them the ideal communications core for denied environments or deployments to the tactical edge. REDCOM’s customers include all branches of the military, government agencies, emergency responders, integrators, and enterprises. All REDCOM products are proudly designed, built, and supported in the United States. For additional information, please visit the REDCOM website at www.redcom.com.

About the PacStar Family of Leading Battlefield Solutions

The industry-leading PacStar family of advanced communications solutions addresses a wide range of military, intelligence, and commercial applications. Curtiss-Wright created and manufactures COTS-based rugged, small form factor expeditionary and mobile communications systems. Separately, it developed integrated, network communications management software, IQ-Core Software, for the military, federal, state/local government, and emergency responder markets. The company’s patented IQ-Core Software, hardware technology, and integrated solutions provide secure, command, control, and communications systems, particularly in remote or infrastructure starved areas. In addition, PacStar communications systems are ideally suited for commercial/industrial organizations with mission-critical field communications requirements.

For additional information about Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions products, please visit www.curtisswrightds.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter @CurtissWrightDS.

REDCOM Secure Voice Gateway use cases

| May 8, 2023

Over the past 18 months, REDCOM has seen an uptick in requests from Federal Agencies and DoD organizations that need to replace non-compliant legacy encryptors with new CryptoMod Standards. Customers have articulated the same problems about their current Type-1 Secure Conferencing systems: they are not ACC compliant; they suffer from poor voice quality; or they frequently do not work, forcing them to rely on another agency’s conferencing bridge.

Some organizations don’t even have a multi-party classified voice solution in place. Instead, they conduct one-to-one calls on a secure line and then convey the details of that conversation to another party on a separate call. When the speed and accuracy of information are paramount, this is a cumbersome and unsustainable process. REDCOM worked closely with the team at General Dynamics Mission Systems to help customers implement a collaborative Secure Voice Gateway solution that enables Type 1 voice communication between red (secure) and black (non-secure) networks. This solution incorporates the ACC-compliant General Dynamics Sectéra® vIPer™ devices as red/black encryptors. REDCOM technology handles the call control, gateway functions, and conferencing, all managed through an easy-to-use web-based admin platform.

To date, REDCOM has delivered more than 500 secure circuits to customers in the DoD and Federal space.

SVG 1200

 

Use case #1: repurposing existing vIPer devices

A Federal agency approached REDCOM, explaining that their current legacy gateway lacks modern conferencing features and was not ACC compliant. This agency wanted to leverage its existing Sectéra vIPer endpoints and migrate to an IP network. REDCOM provided solutions for both their black and red networks using our Secure Voice Conferencing Gateway to support up to 12 secure voice paths using the vIPer devices as encryptors.

Use case #2: a turnkey solution with advanced conferencing features

A commercial military contractor needed to set up Secure Conference bridges for internal and external use. They also required advanced conference capabilities that included operator features, a system that could scale up to 60 ports, and multi-factor authentication support. REDCOM delivered a turnkey secure voice solution that leverages the powerful multi-party communications features in the Sigma Conference Manager. This intuitive app provides operators with full visibility of all conference attendees, with the ability to instantly add, drop, mute, and restore attendees. For enhanced security, this implementation also uses REDCOM’s Automatic Conference Code Generator to automatically rotate codes on a daily basis. This entire solution was delivered with operator training and tier 1 training for the customer’s technical staff.

Use case #3: development of time-saving features

REDCOM listened to customer requirements and the challenges COMSEC Managers face daily. For example, unlocking Sectéra vIPer phones or re-keying them through the National Re-key center can be a painstaking process. REDCOM has relieved the COMSEC Manager from performing this task and developed automated features to unlock or re-key these vIPer devices automatically.