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REDCOM Awarded GSA MAS Contract for C2 Communications Products

| February 12, 2024

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of advanced tactical communications systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is pleased to announce its new award of a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract (47QTCA24D002N) for Command and Control Communications products. The contract is valid for a five-year period through 14 December 2028, with options for up to five additional years.

GSA Schedule contracts contain predetermined terms and conditions (such as pricing, delivery terms, and warranties) that comply with all applicable procurement regulations. This streamlines the purchasing process for the Federal Government. With this approval, REDCOM can offer its complete line of C2 solutions directly to the government as a prime contractor. REDCOM products on the GSA schedule include:

  • REDCOM Sigma® C2 Software: An intuitive software-based C2 platform with integrated voice, video, chat, and conferencing.
  • REDCOM Sigma® C2 Console: An app that provides operators with a single pane of glass to monitor and control all comms on the tactical C2 network.
  • REDCOM Sigma XRI: A small, purpose-built MIL-spec C2 platform with integrated radio interop.
  • REDCOM Sigma® SVG-1200: A secure voice gateway that enables powerful multi-party ACC-compliant Type 1 communications.
  • Sigma Maintenance Renewal: Provides unlimited Sigma software upgrades and 24/7 technical support.
  • Training: The government can purchase any combination of REDCOM training classes (on-site or virtual) for the above REDCOM products.

In order to qualify for GSA approval, an organization must complete a rigorous application process and have a proven track record within its industry. As a long-established developer and supplier of advanced communications technology, REDCOM’s customers already include the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and numerous government agencies.

 

About REDCOM

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use. REDCOM’s tactical 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 U.S. 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.

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.

REDCOM Announces New Logo and Brand Identity

| January 5, 2024

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of advanced tactical communications systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), has completed an extensive rebranding effort centered around a new corporate logo. After maintaining the same logo since the company’s founding in 1978, this new brand identity better reflects REDCOM’s current mission of developing the world’s most reliable and interoperable Command and Control (C2) communications solutions.

“The previous REDCOM logo had a great run over the past 45 years, but the REDCOM of today is a vastly different company than it was even five or ten years ago. It was time to update our logo to represent who we are going forward: an innovative and nimble R&D company that solves unique communication challenges for mission-critical applications,” said Mike Gerenser, Director of Marketing at REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. “The new logo evokes both a three-dimensional shape and a connected network. A hidden “R” in the negative space at the center of the logo represents the REDCOM technology that brings disparate communication paths together.”

REDCOM’s old logo (left) was designed in 1978, featuring heavy lettering and a square digital wave. The new logo (right) implies a greater sense of connectivity and flexibility, featuring a hidden “R” in the center of the logo mark.

 

REDCOM’s new brand identity embodies a renewed sense of purpose but is still rooted in the company’s heritage of developing unique communications hardware and software. When the company was founded in 1978, the name REDCOM was chosen as an acronym for Research, Engineering, and Development in Communications. This important tagline is now a key component of the company’s updated brand identity.

If you’re interested in learning more about REDCOM’s C2 communications solutions, visit the company website at www.redcom.com or get in touch with a solutions advisor at sales@redcom.com.

REDCOM® and MicroSecure® Announce a Strategic Partnership

| January 3, 2024

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a U.S.-based developer of advanced tactical communications systems, has announced a strategic partnership with MicroSecure Corporation, a leading provider of cybersecurity and military communication solutions in Australia. The partnership aims to expand the reach of REDCOM’s unique tactical C2 solution portfolio to government and defense customers in the Pacific region. The agreement also grants MicroSecure the exclusive right to deliver REDCOM products to the Australian Defence Forces.

“We are excited to work with MicroSecure — a company that has continuously supported the Commonwealth of Australia over the past 25 years — to provide solutions to increase operational flexibility for the ADF while supporting the objectives of the Defence Policy for Industry Participation,” said Courtney Stiles, Director of Business Development, REDCOM.

“MicroSecure is delighted to work with REDCOM — The partnership offers unprecedented access to the design, delivery, and integration of secure and reliable C2 military communications technology. Together, we bring over 75 years of knowledge and capability across the Cyber, Communications Security (COMSEC), and Mission Systems domains,” said Frank Lazzarotti, Founder and Principal, MicroSecure Corporation.

MicroSecure specializes in delivering solutions for sensitive, highly protected, and classified systems for government, defense, and intelligence sectors. This partnership with REDCOM provides MicroSecure with full access to resell and integrate REDCOM’s complete Command and Control (C2) communications solution portfolio, which includes:

  • REDCOM Sigma® C2 Software: An intuitive software-based C2 platform with integrated voice, video, chat, and conferencing.
  • REDCOM Sigma® C2 Console: An app that provides operators with a single pane of glass to monitor and control all comms on the tactical C2 network.
  • REDCOM Sigma XRI®: A small, purpose-built MIL-spec C2 platform with integrated radio interoperability.
  • REDCOM Sigma® SVG-1200: A secure voice gateway that enables powerful multi-party ACC-compliant Type 1 communications.

MicroSecure has an excellent track record of introducing technologies and capabilities that require stringent testing before acceptance by the Australian Department of Defence. Together, REDCOM and MicroSecure will plan the approach required to be connected to a classified Defence Secret Network (DSN) or Defence Protected Network (DPN).

 

About MicroSecure Corporation

MicroSecure Corporation is an Australian wholly owned and operated company, which has been providing services, solutions, and support to local and international governments and organisations since 1998. MicroSecure designs and delivers leading-edge cyber and security communication solutions for corporate, government, defence, and intelligence sectors.  MicroSecure Secret Stealth Systems ® and MS4C Quadrant ® provide advanced technologies that ensure the protection, privacy, and integrity of data and the security of critical and classified infrastructure and facilities. Please visit MicroSecure website at www.microsecuretechnologies.com

 

About REDCOM

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use. REDCOM’s tactical 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 U.S. 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.

REDCOM Awarded Five-Year $100M IDIQ contract by the U.S. Army for C2 Communications systems

| September 5, 2023

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of advanced tactical communications systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), today announced it was awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the United States Army. The contract award is worth up to $100 million over a five-year period.

In 2020, the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) began procuring and fielding REDCOM’s flagship Sigma® C2 software. Sigma converges capabilities normally served by multiple hardware and software solutions onto a very small software footprint that can scale up and down the echelons without requiring network reachback. Sigma has quickly become a key component of the tactical network that ensures the resiliency of voice, video, and chat communications. Sigma is already the voice solution for more than a dozen programs Programs of Record (PoR), including the Network Integration Technology Enhancement (NITE), Battlefield Video Teleconference (BVTC), Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced (ESB-E), and Multi-domain Task Force (MDTF).

This new IDIQ contract supersedes the 2020 contract, providing the Army with the ability to purchase the full suite of REDCOM products, including Sigma, Sigma XRI-400, Sigma XRI-M4K, the Sigma C2 Console, TSM integration, as well as support and training. The IDIQ contract vehicle is highly flexible, enabling the Army to easily purchase REDCOM products based on evolving mission requirements.

“REDCOM solutions have enabled the U.S. Army to be more mobile, interoperable, survivable, and distributed while reducing maintenance, lifecycle, and training costs,” said Courtney Stiles, Director of Business Development at REDCOM. “This contract will bring further cost savings to the U.S. Army through economies of scale and acknowledges the important role REDCOM solutions play in the U.S. Army’s Tactical Networks. We look forward to continuing to support the U.S. Army’s modernization plans and reducing the cognitive burden on the warfighter with our operationally proven and effective C2 Solutions.”

About REDCOM

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. specializes in the development of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use. REDCOM’s tactical 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.

REDCOM’s HR Director Kara Martin Recognized as Honoree for NHRA Rochester Affiliate HR Executive of the Year Award

| July 31, 2023

Honoree Kara Martin with REDCOM CEO, Dinah Weisberg.

We are proud to announce that REDCOM’s very own Director of Human Resources, Kara Martin, has been chosen as one of the NHRA (National Human Resources Association) Rochester Affiliate HR Executive of the Year Honorees. This prestigious award distinguishes and honors human resource professionals who: 

  • Are innovative and consistently prepare their organizations for the future 
  • Make significant contributions and impact their organizations and the HR community 
  • Demonstrate leadership and operational excellence 
  • Inspire others to excel 

Kara Martin was nominated for the HR Executive of the Year Award by REDCOM’s benefits broker, Consiliarium Group, and will be recognized at a luncheon on August 2, 2023. 

“We are incredibly honored to have a vital member noticed as an honoree for this award,” remarked REDCOM Chief Executive Officer, Dinah Weisberg. “Kara has been able to establish that delicate balance between enhancing the corporate culture, protecting the employees and the organization, and making everyone’s life easier. Kara really is a joy to work with.” 

Kara Martin is a critical piece of REDCOM’s leadership team, where she works diligently to foster a positive culture at REDCOM, retain top talent, and attract new talent to the REDCOM family.   

“Being nominated for this award, and being thought of as someone who is worthy of this honor is very humbling,” says Kara. “I am very appreciative of the recognition but more than that –it is really just a joy to come in and work with the people that I get to work with every day at REDCOM.”  

Kara graduated from Siena College with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and later went on to receive her master’s degree in Organizational Management from Nazareth. She began her career at the YMCA of Greater Rochester, where she worked for over a decade, and the idea of the “ethics of hard work” was formed early on. In this position, Kara learned a lot about leadership development, managing people, managing a budget, training, and programming. 

Throughout her career, Kara has worked at a wide variety of companies throughout Rochester. She has served as the Mission, Vision, and Character Advancement Director at D4 as well as the Director of Human Resources. She has worked at Elevate Rochester, an organization that focuses on fostering and recognizing ethical practices in the business community, and at Gorbel as their Human Resources Business Partner. With her background in sociology, knowledge and experience in organizational management, and extensive experience as an HR professional throughout the Rochester Community, Kara Martin is a well-deserved honoree for the HR Executive of the Year Award.  

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 announces Sigma SVG-1200, a new secure voice gateway platform for ACC-compliant Type 1 conferencing

| May 1, 2023

The new SVG-1200 is powered by REDCOM Sigma software, enabling easy-to-use, secure multi-party communications between red and black networks.

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. announced the launch of a new secure voice communications platform, the Sigma SVG-1200. The SVG-1200 is designed for government, military, and enterprise customers that require ACC-compliant Type 1 communications between multiple parties.

Sigma SVG-1200

The SVG-1200 delivers crystal-clear voice quality on both the red and black sides of the network. The “black” side of the network can be anywhere in the world, as long as the endpoints are Type-1 capable.

The REDCOM Sigma SVG-1200 is a purpose-built hardware platform powered by REDCOM’s flagship Sigma software. REDCOM Sigma features robust call control, conference management, and an intuitive graphical interface for easy administration.

“REDCOM has a long history of delivering reliable Secure Voice Gateway solutions to Federal Agencies and DoD organizations. This next-gen SVG solution continues that tradition with new hardware and software that makes implementing a secure multi-party conferencing solution easier than ever,” said Gerald Totsline, Director of Business Operations at REDCOM.

The SVG-1200 includes 12 ports, each of which can connect to a standard production Sectéra vIPer Phone, which acts as voice encryptors. The vIPer encryptors are NSA–certified, delivering Type 1 encryption and SCIP interoperability to protect sensitive voice calls classified Top Secret and below. On the black side, Sectéra vIPer phones support both PSTN and VoIP (SIP and SCCP) modes. The SVG-1200 system is fully scalable — if more 12 encryption paths are required, multiple SVG-1200 units can be networked together for increased capacity.

REDCOM Sigma SVG-1200 is available to order immediately and will ship in early Q3 2023.

For more information, please visit www.redcom.com/svg

REDCOM receives Top Workplace Award for fourth consecutive year

| March 27, 2023

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is proud to announce that the company has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by The Democrat and Chronicle for the fourth consecutive year. The list of Top Workplaces is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, performance, engagement, and leadership, just to name a few.  

“We are so proud again this year, for the fourth consecutive year, to be named a Top Workplace in Rochester,” remarked REDCOM’s Director of Human Resources, Kara Martin. “We are grateful to each of our employees for their hard work, loyalty, and dedication in making REDCOM a top workplace.”

REDCOM’s mission centers around enabling the most important conversations in the world for customers that include all branches of the military, government agencies, and first responders. In a complex and competitive industry, REDCOM stands out from other communications companies by focusing on a refined set of functions that are integral to mission security.

“REDCOM’s focus on delivering the most reliable and interoperable products has allowed us to provide unparalleled flexibility and responsiveness to our customers.” continues Martin. “It is this same approach that has earned us the honor of Top Workplaces for the last four years, as we have navigated the challenges of a pandemic and changing work landscapes.”

While transitioning this switch to remote and hybrid work for our teams, REDCOM has kept their employees connected and driven towards a common goal. “Personally, it is such an honor to work for a company where employees recognize their value and are recognized for their contributions,” shares Martin. “On behalf of REDCOM, I want to thank all our employees, not only for their feedback that led to this award but for the work they do every day to make REDCOM a wonderful place to work.”

 

Evolve Cellular Acquires IMSWorkX from REDCOM

| February 6, 2023

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. announced today that it has sold the business assets of IMSWorkX to Evolve Cellular, Inc.

REDCOM acquired IMSWorkX in December 2018 and has continued to enhance the underlying technology. “We are excited to see the innovations the combination of Evolve and IMSWorkX’s assets bring to the market,” said Dinah Weisberg, CEO of REDCOM Laboratories, “We wish Evolve and the IMSWorkX team great success and will continue to partner with them in future opportunities when our technologies complement each other.”

“The acquisition of IMSWorkX’s technology and its people will ensure we will remain at the vanguard of mobile innovation and that there is now virtually no limit to the possibilities we can support for our customers,” commented Lowell Feldman, CEO of Evolve. “IMSWorkX is a 3GPP standards-based IMS solution with multiple IMS applications that will allow us to support the most creative client inventions and deploy fully operational, standards compliant 4G/5G networks today as well as future network innovations.”

IMSWorkX assets acquired by Evolve include the IMSWorkX IMS (VoLTE) Suite, Personalized Call Screening, Intelligent Call Routing, Intelligent Network Migration, and other software components. The acquisition includes key technology team members who are experienced with IMSWorkX technology and customers.

About EVOLVE CELLULAR

Evolve Cellular Inc. is a mobile network operator for innovators. Evolve designs, deploys, implements, and supports mobile and rural fixed wireless networks exceeding 100M symmetric speeds, as well as innovations in the mobile ecosystem. As a Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS) provider, Evolve has all of the rights, privileges, and obligations which other mobile operators possess. The Company owns and operates licensed spectrum and cell towers as well as operating carrier-grade networks utilizing 3GPP standardized IMS technology. Evolve opens the doors to innovation in the mobile ecosystem. https://www.evolvecellular.com

About REDCOM

REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that specializes in the development of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical command and control communication solutions with a focus on interoperability, flexibility, and ease of use. REDCOM’s global customer base includes commercial telecom carriers, private networks, integrators, and government and defense agencies. For additional information, please visit the REDCOM website at https://www.redcom.com.