AVI

What AVI does

AVI Pty Ltd is an Australian privately held designer and manufacturer of rugged communications systems, componentry, and data solutions for mission-critical defence, mining, government, and public-safety applications. Founded in 1989 by Managing Director Tony Routledge and headquartered in Myaree, Western Australia, the company operates an end-to-end sovereign manufacturing campus in Booragoon combining robotic sheet-metal fabrication, CNC machining, and a dedicated AVI Lab with EMC, salt, dust, IP69K, and temperature-vibration chambers for MIL-STD and RTCA DO-160G qualification. Its technology stack centers on the proprietary AVIOS Linux-based operating system, which bundles three patented capabilities — LANpipe (Layer-2-over-Layer-3 tunneling via VXLan), WANswitch (local-endpoint network roaming across LTE/Wi-Fi/Ethernet), and TAPR (transmit antenna path redundancy) — onto ruggedized Cisco ESR/ESS silicon under a long-standing Solution Technology Integrator partnership, with AVI CCMS providing centralized fleet management.

AVI's product portfolio spans rugged LTE/5G-NR routers, embedded services switches, SDN routers, LANpipe controllers, and airborne platforms such as the CSAC-timed 9520 ARRv3, alongside the TurbineSync data-diode cybersecurity product distributed under exclusive Australasian license. Revenue is generated through hardware sales, software/AVIOS licensing bundled into devices, professional integration and training services, and through-life support contracts, with a quote-based pricing model targeted at enterprise and government buyers across Australia, the US, and the UK. Customers include the Australian Defence Force (including Special Forces), SKAO (SKA-Low telescope SMART-box contract exceeding 7,300 units), mining operators deploying autonomous haulage networks, Australian Parliaments and courts (over 200 courtrooms integrated), and airport/seaport authorities; the company derives 48%+ of revenue from exports and reported a 90% increase in export sales in FY2022/23.

Name

AVI

Legal name

AVI Pty Ltd

Website

https://avi.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AVI is an Australian privately held manufacturer of rugged communications hardware and proprietary AVIOS networking software serving defence, mining, government, and large-scale scientific customers globally through direct enterprise sales and a Cisco partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ruggedised Mission-Critical Networking Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

• Rugged communications hardware
• Mission-critical networking
• Military-grade routers switches
• Autonomous mining communications
• Defence networking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Melville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: AVI designs, manufactures and sells rugged communications hardware including routers, switches, LTE modems, and computing equipment for harsh environments. Products include the AVI 9520 ARRv3 Airborne Rugged Router, LTE routers, SDN routers, and embedded services switches. Products are sold directly to enterprise and government clients.
2. Software Licensing: AVIOS operating system is pre-installed on AVI User Equipment appliances. The Centralised Configuration Management System (CCMS) is a web-based software product. LANpipe functionality is included with every AVI LTE, Wi-Fi and Router device utilizing the AVI Operating Systems (AVIOS).
3. Professional Services: AVI provides comprehensive product support services including integration, network management, installation, documentation and training. Installation services include building, electrical, cabling and security licences. Training can be delivered in-house, on-site, online and at AVI offices throughout the world.
4. Through-Life Product Support and Maintenance: AVI offers through-life product support and maintenance options for existing clients. Existing clients can access product specifications, online training portal for system upgrades, training information or configuration manuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVI designs, manufactures and supports ruggedised communications hardware (LTE/5G NR routers, embedded services routers and switches, airborne routers, LANpipe SDN controllers, FXS interfaces and hardware development kits) bundled with its proprietary AVIOS operating system, AVI CCMS management platform and LANpipe SDN system. Products are engineered for zero-fail performance in extreme defence, mining, government and autonomous-vehicle environments and delivered with integration, training and through-life support services.

Product overview

AVI designs and manufactures critical communications systems, componentry, and data solutions for harsh, remote, and critical environments. The product portfolio includes rugged hardware (wireless routers, network switches, computing power supplies), proprietary software platforms (AVIOS operating system, AVI CCMS management system, LANpipe SDN system), and integrated Cisco-based networking solutions. The hardware products feature the AVI Operating System (AVIOS) as the core software platform, which incorporates LANpipe technology for Layer 2 over Layer 3 traffic management, WANswitch for network roaming, and TAPR for antenna redundancy. AVI CCMS provides centralized configuration and monitoring for deployed equipment. Products are designed for military, mining, government, and public safety applications requiring zero-fail performance in extreme conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVIOS: AVI Operating System - custom built Linux-based operating system for managing AVI device capabilities, LTE services, Wi-Fi capabilities, network features and network security.
• AVI CCMS
• LANpipe
• LANpipe Controller

Products and services

• AVI NR 9208 LTE Ethernet Router Next generation rugged router combining 5G NR Sub-6GHz and 4G-LTE with 8 Ethernet ports, GPS, Wi-Fi and extended temperature range, designed for autonomous mining and defence applications in harsh environments.
• AVI NR 9115 MK2 Wi-Fi Router Hardened Ethernet, 5G NR Sub-6 GHz, 4G-LTE and Wi-Fi router built for autonomous mining systems, with AVI LANpipe technology and peak download speeds around 2 Gbps.
• AVI NR / LTE 9212 MK2 Wi-Fi Ethernet Router Next generation rugged router with 5G NR Sub-6GHz and 4G-LTE, 12 Ethernet ports and automatic fallback to 4G/3G, Wi-Fi or Ethernet, for harsh-environment field deployments.
• AVI LTE 9115 Wi-Fi Ethernet Router Rugged 4G-LTE router with 5x 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports, CAT 4/6/11 LTE providing up to 600 Mbps download, plus GPS tracking, accelerometer and IP67 connectors for mining and military environments.
• AVI LTE 9114 MK2 Wi-Fi Router Hardened Ethernet, LTE and Wi-Fi router for autonomous mining systems, providing up to 600 Mbps download on Category 11 LTE.
• AVI LTE 9208 Wi-Fi Ethernet Router New generation LTE/UMTS/Wi-Fi/Ethernet router with 4G-LTE MIMO WAN uplink supporting 10 Mbps to 1200 Mbps downloads, GPS, accelerometer and security features for harsh environments.
• AVI LTE 9205 LTE Wi-Fi Ethernet Router Hardened 3G/4G/Wi-Fi/Ethernet router delivering reliable network connectivity in harsh environments, with 5x Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual SIM and Australian 3G/4G band support.
• AVI LTE 9113 Wi-Fi Ethernet Router Hardened LTE Wi-Fi modem router with 3 Ethernet ports, enhanced LTE WAN uplink, GPS tracking and robust security for mission-critical mobile communications.
• AVI LTE 9112V VDSL Ethernet Router Rugged LTE and VDSL router supporting VDSL2 with up to 100 Mbps speeds and automatic fallback to 4G/3G for WAN connectivity.
• AVI LTE 9111 Wi-Fi Modem Router Rugged LTE Wi-Fi modem router with 4G-LTE MIMO WAN uplink up to 100 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload, GPS tracking and Google Earth integration.
• AVI LTE 8445 MIMO WAP Router Industrial LTE/UMTS data modem with Wi-Fi, GNSS and 4G-LTE MIMO WAN uplink up to 100 Mbps, plus built-in GPS, 3-axis accelerometer and internal LiPO battery UPS.
• AVI SDN 9520 Software Defined Network Router Software defined networking platform and small-form rugged network router with 12 Gigabit Ethernet ports, Intel Gen4 i7 quad-core processor and Cisco IOS compatibility for airborne, mobile or fixed deployments.
• AVI SDN 5942 Software Defined Network Router Software defined networking appliance with 8x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x Gigabit Fibre, Intel Core i5/i7 processor and Cisco IOS compatibility for hostile environments.
• AVI 9520 ARRv3 Airborne Rugged Router – Version 3 Small form factor rugged airborne network router with Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) for 1PPS atomic-clock precision, built on Cisco 6300 ESR and 3300 ESS hardware running Cisco IOS-XE, with MIL-STD compliance for mission-critical platforms.
• AVI ESR 6306 Embedded Services Router Versatile networking router integrating Cisco ESR 6300 with Gigabit Ethernet, Cisco IOS XE in a hardened chassis with 4 Gigabit LAN ports (2 PoE), 2 Gigabit WAN and IP67 rating.
• AVI ESS 3326 24 Port Embedded Services Switch Hardened 24-port Gigabit Ethernet embedded services switch with 2x 10 Gigabit optical ports running Cisco IOS XE, options for up to 12 PoE ports (120W), 2RU 19-inch rack-mountable.
• AVI ESS 3308 Gigabit Embedded Services Switch Hardened embedded services switch with Cisco ESS 3300 providing Gigabit Ethernet and 10-Gigabit optical ports with Cisco IOS XE, 2 PoE ports and fanless design.
• AVI ESS 3300 Micro Gigabit Switch Compact hardened gigabit switch integrating Cisco ESS 3300 with Cisco IOS XE, configurable to 8/16/24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2x 10 Gigabit optical fibre.
• AVI FES 2020 Embedded Services Switch Small form factor rugged network switch based on Cisco 2020 ESS with 2x Gigabit and 8x Fast Ethernet ports, extended temperature range -40C to +85C and IP67 rating.
• AVI FXS 6720 Rugged Dual FXS Interface Small rugged Linux host device with dual FXS interfaces providing analog telephone interface for Ethernet SIP systems, with PoE or 10-30 VDC input and IP67 enclosure.
• AVI LPC 8942 LANpipe Controller 19-inch 2RU industrial LANpipe controller managing Layer 2 traffic over Layer 3 networks, with Intel Core i5 processor, fan-forced air cooling and dual 88-264 VAC input.
• AVI LPC 5942 LANpipe Controller Software defined network appliance hosting AVIOS and LANpipe for managing Layer 2 traffic over Layer 3 networks, with Intel Core Gen-4 i5/i7 processor, 8x GbE RJ45 and 2x Fibre interfaces.
• AVI PSU 790 Field Ethernet System Power Supply Unit Small form factor power supply unit for AVI Field Ethernet System devices delivering 100W at 12 VDC from 85-264 VAC input with no power derating from -40C to +85C.
• AVI ESR 6300 Hardware Development Kit Hardware development kit enabling integrators to assess suitability and functionality of Cisco ESR 6300 Embedded Services Router in a lightweight bench testing environment.
• AVI ESS 3300 Hardware Development Kit Hardware development kit enabling integrators to assess suitability and functionality of Cisco ESS 3300 Embedded Services Switch in a lightweight bench testing environment.
• AVIOS (AVI Operating System) Linux-based GUI operating system managing routing, Wi-Fi, network security and device features on AVI hardware, incorporating LANpipe, WANswitch and TAPR capabilities.
• AVI CCMS (Centralised Configuration Management System) Web-based software application for administration, configuration and monitoring of deployed AVI LTE User Equipment across networks, including user groups, firmware upgrades, batch processes, secure LDAP access, third-party integration and zero-touch provisioning.
• LANpipe Software Defined Networking System AVI Software Defined Networking system enabling Layer 2 traffic transport over Layer 3 networks using VXLan-based stateless tunnels, with intelligent tunneling and WAN-switching capabilities for simplified network management.
• Professional Services and Through-Life Product Support Comprehensive product support services including integration, network management, installation (building, electrical, cabling and security licencing), documentation and training delivered in-house, on-site, online or at AVI offices worldwide, plus through-life maintenance packages for existing clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Export sales increased 90% in FY2022/23 following 48% export sales in FY2021/22
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and major.

• Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2024AVI technology was featured in the IAC AV-24 Autonomous Indy Car unveiled at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The IAC is the global innovator in high-speed autonomy. AVI collaborates with leading autonomous hardware and software providers to develop state-of-the-art robotics systems for autonomous racing vehicles capable of operating at speeds greater than 190 mph.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationAVI is a Cisco Solution Technology Integrator (STI) responsible for the development, manufacturing and selling of products and technologies that incorporate Cisco products into useful solutions. AVI works closely with Cisco to develop products as technology updates become available, often undertaking parallel development during Cisco's product migration process. AVI is a registered Cisco partner and incorporates Cisco ESR 6300, ESS 3300, and 2020 Embedded Services Router and Switch technology into AVI hardened chassis products running Cisco IOS XE.
• TurbineSynccoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAVI manufactures TurbineSync under license and is the sole distributor within Australasia. TurbineSync is a patented concept called 'Application Synchronisation' supporting use cases in commercial and Government data environments. It consists of low and high side components separated by a high assurance data-diode (unidirectional optical device) using a novel algorithm to provide pseudo-synchronous exchange of information one way through the diode.
• Pacific Endeavor / MCIP (Multinational Communications Interoperability Program)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVI has been an active key participant in Pacific Endeavor exercises for over a decade. Pacific Endeavor is a communication exercise under the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP), an initiative involving over 20 allies and partners that ultimately saves many lives. The main focus is to establish rapid and effective inter-operable communications systems to jointly act in disaster relief situations.
• ICRAR (International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVI is working with ICRAR to manufacture SMART boxes for the SKA-Low telescope project. ICRAR engineers designed 'radio-quiet' electronics to power the world's largest radio telescope. The Engineering & Operations team at the Curtin University node of ICRAR designed and built the first set of 24 SMART boxes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: US-listed defence electronics prime specializing in rugged, modular open-systems network communications, mission computers, and avionics for airborne, ground, and naval platforms – the most direct large-scale analogue to AVI's military airborne router and mission-critical networking portfolio.
• Ultra Electronics: UK-headquartered defence electronics specialist in rugged communications, sonar, and mission systems, supplying NATO/allied forces – highly comparable to AVI's Hereford UK operations and defence/government customer mix.
• CIS Secure Computing: US specialist that ruggedizes Cisco networking and AV equipment for government/defence (TSG-certified variants of Cisco routers/switches) – the closest pure-play analogue to AVI's Cisco STI model and government/deep-customer focus.
• Rajant Corporation: Private US provider of mobile mesh networking and rugged LTE/private cellular for mining autonomous haulage, defence, and heavy industry – directly overlaps with AVI's mining autonomous haulage LTE business and battlefield mobile networking.
• Moxa: Taiwan-headquartered industrial networking specialist producing hardened Ethernet switches, wireless APs, and cellular routers for harsh-environment industrial applications – comparable hardware portfolio and target verticals (mining, rail, smart grid).
• Westermo (a Beijer Electronics Group company): Swedish manufacturer of rugged industrial networking hardware (switches, routers, extenders) for rail, road, water, and defence customers – directly comparable product line and customer profile to AVI's hardened router/switch portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Global defence prime with extensive tactical communications, ruggedized networking, and avionics business lines (Talon, Falcon, AN/PRC-163) serving Five Eyes customers – directly comparable to AVI in customer profile, though operating at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Hirschmann / Belden: Belden-owned Hirschmann brand is a global incumbent in industrial hardened networking (switches, routers, security) – comparable technology stack and vertical exposure (mining, rail, utilities) but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Siemens RUGGEDCOM: Siemens RUGGEDCOM portfolio of hardened switches, routers, and serial devices for electric utility, rail, and industrial customers – overlapping product categories with AVI but operating as part of Siemens' broader industrial automation franchise.
• Nokia (Private Networks / Industrial Wireless): Nokia's private 4.9G/LTE and 5G wireless business supplies mining, defence, and industrial customers (e.g., Komatsu, Anglo American) – directly comparable to AVI's mining autonomous haulage LTE networking offering but at much greater scale and with its own RAN/spectrum.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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