C4I – Command, Control, Communication, Computers and Intelligence

Information Warfare
Liacom Systems is a leading consulting firm in the area of information operations and information warfare. Liacom is providing services to both integrators and to the defense forces. Liacom Systems has participated in the major defense technology programmes in Israel and projects abroad.The company primarily provides planning, engineering and implementation services in the area of defense systems with an emphasis on communications command and control systems, tactical communications and systems integrations. Liacom Systems has achieved recognition as a specialist in sophisticated defense communications and command and control systems. The modern techniques and skilled staff enables Liacom Systems to achieve the highest quality of C4I systems and cope with the global revolution in military affairs. Following are some areas that Liacom Systems is involved with:

  • Utilization of COTS technology for warfare implementation (IP, VoIP, RoIP, monitoring, etc.)
  • Communications systems
    Security systems
  • Tactical data links
  • Army tactical command support systems
  • C4I systems
  • Strategic, project and procurement management
  • Systems integration

Military Networks

Liacom Systems has been involved in the building a variety of fixed and tactical military networks. The networks are providing services from strategic command level, though IP and ATM backbone networks and down to division and brigade level networks with squad level elements. Liacom Systems has experience with VOIP and PSTN, ROIP, Video and Data distribution, Wireless networks (IP, ATM), cellular, satellite communications in conjunction with military standards. Some of the networks characteristics include:

  • High survivability, redundancy and availability – Compliance with military standards, use of multiple redundant equipment and routes, etc.
  • Security – Implementation of strong encryption, physical security, access control, strong audit, information security measures and anti-hacking measures.
  • Physical separation – EMI (Electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequency interference).

C4 I Systems

Liacom Systems is a leading firm in the design and implementation of network management solutions for the civilian as well as military sectors. Liacom Systems is involved in many projects for the Air Force as well as for the Signal Core in command and control systems. Some characteristics of the C&C systems are:

  • Integration with operational systems.
  • Redundant command centers – for high redundancy and availability.
  • Contingency plans – Enable commanders to rapidly shift from routine to alert status, compensate for damage to the network and provide support for mobile forces.

Liacom Systems is involved in designing and building next generation battlefield C&C and intelligence systems. Such systems translate directly to a force multiplier as the military unit becomes more efficient and powerful. The technologies that are being integrated include among others different platforms and communications means, GPS, GIS and more.

Command & Control of Radio Equipment

Liacom Systems is involved in planning, designing and implementation of a national system for the command & control of radio equipment. This system features advanced capabilities such as distributed control with sophisticated allocation algorithms. The system provide multimedia services for data, voice and video. Liacom Systems has implemented systems for C&C applications controlling tactical radios. These applications employed a variety of technologies and ran on a variety of environments (PDAs, Tactical computers, etc.).

Next Generation Technologies & Devices

Liacom Systems has been involved in several cutting edge projects dealing with next generation technologies and devices. The following are a small sample of the technologies:

  • Ruggedised PDAs.
  • Wearable computers.
  • Advanced display systems – 3D, flexible LCD, outdoors.
  • Mobile and ruggedised scanners and printers.
  • Advanced command interfaces – Simplified keyboards, holographic keyboards, voice recognition and touch-screens