Omnitronics Pty Ltd
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications, Radio communications |
| Founded | March 1981 |
| Parent | Software Combined (since 2022) |
| Website | omnitronicsworld.com |
Omnitronics Pty Ltd is an Australian technology company that develops radio dispatch, interoperability, and Radio over IP (RoIP) systems for communication networks. The company is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, and provides products to sectors including public safety, mining, transport, utilities, and maritime operations.[1][2][3]
History
Omnitronics was founded in March 1981 in Perth by David Nicolson and Jim Wilcox. In 2008, it established a subsidiary in the United States focused on electronics engineering.[4][5][6]
Technology and Applications
Omnitronics is a company that develops communication systems based on Radio over IP (RoIP) technology, enabling integration of analog, digital, and IP-based radio networks. Its solutions are compatible with various protocols and vendors, including P25, TETRA, and NXD.[7][8][9][10]The company’s products are used in sectors that require reliable and secure communication, such as public safety, mining, transport, maritime, utilities, and energy. Omnitronics systems are deployed in over 35 countries.[11][12][13][14]
Recognition
The company and its customers have received industry recognition:
- APCO International Technology Leadership Award (2023) – For a dispatch system in Illinois[15]
- ARCIA Local Manufacturing Award (2023) – For the DRG100 gateway[16]
- WA Innovator of the Year (2024) – For a RoIP system used by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA[17]
- ARCIA Industry Professional of the Year (2022) – For former CEO John Florenca[18]
- ITNews Benchmark Awards Finalist (2024) – For a marine RoIP project[19]
References
- ^ "Omnitronics Pty Ltd". Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ "Omnitronics". The Critical Communications Review. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "OMNITRONICS PTY. LTD". Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ "St John WA commenced implementation of Omnitronics omnicore Enterprise Dispatch to manage ambulance services across the vast state of Western Australia". EMS1. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Software Combined acquires Omnitronics". www.criticalcomms.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ Talevski, Julia (2022-07-26). "Software Combined buys Perth's Omnitronics". ARN. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ^ "Computer-aided dispatch systems". urgentcomm.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Omnitronics showcases new Advanced Location Services at Comms Connect 2015". The Critical Communications Review. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Omnitronics Releases NEW omniGateP25 Software-Based Radio Interoperability Gateway". www.mcxtend.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Who are our members? | Our Members | NXDN Forum Website". www.nxdn-forum.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Coastguard Nelson (NZ) selects Omnitronics omnicore Express Dispatch – Inside Marine". Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Omnitronics Dispatch Withstands Global CrowdStrike Disruption". The Critical Communications Review. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Technology Partners and Customer Success: Omnitronics | Tait Communications Blog". www.taitcommunications.com. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Port Hedland port upgrades comms system". iTnews. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "APCO International Announces 2023 Award Winners". APCO International. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ arcia (2023-10-25). "2023 ARCIA Industry Excellence Awards Winners". ARCIA. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "WA Innovators of the Year: 2024 Western Australian Government Innovator of the Year winner". www.wa.gov.au. 2024-10-29. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "One-Day ARCIA Conference in Perth a Great Success!". The Critical Communications Review. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ^ "Announcing the 2024 iTnews Benchmark Award Finalists". iTnews. Retrieved 2025-07-13.