HASCOM International Pty Ltd

What HASCOM International Pty Ltd does

HASCOM International Pty Ltd is a privately held, founder-owned Australian communications engineering firm headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, founded in 1995 and operating with a small (1-10 employee) team. The company specializes in operational technology (OT) communications, with a particular focus on legacy railway telemetry and train control protocols (including S2, Genisys, MAP27, MPT1327) that underpin critical rail and mining-rail infrastructure in Australia.

The company sells a portfolio of six proprietary products: the Serial IO MKII multi-protocol rail telemetry field device; Protocol Hub, a PC-based dynamic protocol conversion application for phased train-control upgrades; MAP RF, a GPS-enabled RF coverage mapping kit; MAP27 Lib, an ActiveX developer library for the MAP27 protocol; the ETM Monitor/Repeater for End-of-Train signals; and DataBaud, a Linux-based MPT1327/MAP27 trunked radio companion with DDE integration. Complementing the product line, HASCOM offers five service categories — hardware development, software development, OT network design, cyber security, and project management — enabling the firm to deliver turnkey communications systems.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time hardware sales, perpetual software licenses (with some demo versions available), and project-based professional engineering services. All sales are quote-based, conducted direct from the Perth headquarters with no e-commerce, reseller, or self-serve channels. Documented enterprise customers include BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), Aurizon, Ansaldo STS, Queensland Rail, V/Line, Progress Rail, Motorola Solutions, and John Holland, with major project references at BHP South Flank (2019) and FMG Eliwana (2021).

Name

HASCOM International Pty Ltd

Legal name

HASCOM International Pty Ltd

Website

https://hascom.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HASCOM International Pty Ltd is a Perth-based, founder-owned engineering firm designing proprietary communications hardware, software, and telemetry solutions for legacy railway and mining-rail OT environments, serving Australian enterprise clients including BHP, FMG, ARTC, and Rio Tinto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Communications Systems

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Communications & Telecom Infrastructure (GSM-R/FRMCS, Fiber, Radio) (TLAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Networking & Communication Electronics Manufacturing (Ethernet switches, Fieldbus, Wireless) (IMAGAGAE), Embedded & Compute Modules (SoMs, COM Express/SMARC, industrial SBC modules) (IMAGAJAK)

Keywords

• Rail communications systems
• Telemetry hardware
• Industrial protocol conversion
• Operational technology
• Trunked radio software

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: HASCOM designs and sells proprietary hardware products including Serial IO MKII, MAP RF, and End of Train Monitor/Repeater. These are custom-designed communications devices for rail and industrial applications, sold as one-time purchases with ongoing firmware updates and configuration tools.
2. Software Product Sales: Sale of software products including DataBaud, MAP27 Protocol Library, Protocol Hub, and Serial IO configuration/monitoring applications. Software is sold as perpetual licenses with occasional demo versions available.
3. Engineering Services: Professional services including hardware development, software development, network design, cyber security, and project management. Services are project-based and tailored to client requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HASCOM designs, develops, and manufactures specialized communications hardware, software, and telemetry products for operational technology and rail communications environments. The portfolio includes multi-protocol rail control field devices, RF coverage mapping kits, trunked radio companion software, and protocol conversion applications, complemented by engineering services covering hardware and software development, network design, cyber security, and project management.

Product overview

HASCOM International Pty Ltd is a specialized provider of communications products and services for operational technology and rail communications environments, founded in 1995 and celebrating 30 years in operation. The company's product portfolio consists of six core products and four service offerings. The hardware product line includes Serial IO MKII (a multi-protocol rail telemetry field device with digital/analogue I/O), MAP RF (a GPS-enabled RF signal measurement and mapping system), and ETM Monitor/Repeater (a Train Information System compatible modem/repeater). The software product line includes Protocol Hub (a PC-based multi-protocol conversion application), MAP27 Lib (an ActiveX control library for MAP27 protocol development), and DataBaud (Linux-based trunked radio companion software with DDE integration capabilities). Services include hardware/software development, network design, cyber security, and project management. Products are designed for harsh environments, remote locations, and critical rail systems, serving clients including BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, ARTC, and Aurizon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Serial IO MKII A rail control and telemetry field device with multi-protocol support (S2, Genisys, Host, UCE, NTP), 32 opto-isolated digital inputs, 32 relay contact closure outputs, optional audio output and 8 analogue inputs. Supports RS232, Ethernet TCP/UDP, and VF modem carriers. Australian-designed with RCM/C-Tick compliance.
• Protocol Hub A dynamic PC application for railway control and telemetry that performs multiple protocol conversions between S2, Genisys, UCE, and ModBus RTU protocols. Supports synchronous/asynchronous serial ports and TCP/IP/UDP/IP serial servers with data display, logging, and local control capabilities.
• MAP RF An RF coverage measuring and mapping kit consisting of a hardware controller with built-in 65-channel GPS (20Hz, 2.5m accuracy) and PC software. Monitors signal level from up to four RF receivers, records position data, and displays measurements as colour-coded plots, trend charts, and text listings with export to GIS-compatible formats.
• MAP27 Lib (MAP27 Protocol Library) An ActiveX control library implementing the MAP27 protocol (a subset of MPT1327 trunked radio protocol) for developers. Provides simple methods for Visual Basic and Visual C/C++ programmers to control radios, send status messages, and compile MAP27 packets. Available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions for Windows and Linux CE.
• ETM Monitor/Repeater An End of Train Monitor and Repeater device compatible with Train Information Systems (TIS). Receives and decodes End of Train RF signals via a two-way radio, optionally retransmits them within rail yards, and provides decoded output in binary or ASCII form via RS232 serial port. AREMA-compliant.
• DataBaud Manufacturer-independent companion software for MPT1327/MAP27 trunked radios running on Linux. Provides voice call control, status and data messaging (up to 140 characters), address book management, activity logging, and LAN multi-user support via DDE interface integration with third-party applications.
• Hardware Development Services Custom communications hardware design and development services, including rail communications modules for remote track monitoring, industrial sensor interfaces for OT networks, and specialized control hardware for niche applications.
• Software Development Services Software design and development services including embedded/firmware development, custom desktop and web applications, and integration with networked devices and OT systems such as remote monitoring software for rail signaling.
• Network Design Services OT network design, implementation, and upgrade services including LAN/WAN and industrial network design, network upgrades and optimization, and integration with OT and remote systems for rail networks and manufacturing plants.
• Cyber Security Services Cyber security support services for OT and industrial environments including risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, security architecture, network hardening, and compliance with industry standards for rail signaling, control networks, and industrial OT systems.
• Project Management Services Full lifecycle project management for communications projects including coordination between hardware, software, and network teams, risk management, quality assurance, and delivery of turnkey communications systems for rail operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years in business delivering specialized communications solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Belden (Hirschmann): Belden, through its Hirschmann brand, manufactures industrial Ethernet and rail-certified networking equipment used in wayside and on-board rail applications. Overlaps with HASCOM's industrial networking and rail communications delivery.
• Hitachi Rail: Hitachi Rail delivers mainline and urban rail signalling, communications, and train control solutions globally. Overlaps with HASCOM's rail control and telemetry scope, including for heavy-haul operators similar to HASCOM's Australian mining-rail customers.
• Motorola Solutions: Motorola Solutions is a global incumbent in professional and trunked radio communications (including MPT1327/MAP27 ecosystems), serving public safety, rail, and mining. Listed as a HASCOM client/technology partner, indicating overlapping end-customer base.
• Advantech: Advantech provides industrial computing, embedded platforms, and communications hardware widely used in rail, energy, and industrial automation. Comparable to HASCOM's embedded industrial hardware and OT integration capability.
• Alstom: Alstom is a global rail signalling, train control, and infrastructure incumbent. Overlaps with HASCOM's rail control and protocol conversion scope, particularly for heavy-haul and urban rail customers.
• Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility is a global incumbent in rail signalling, train control, and rail communications infrastructure. Provides overlapping solutions in train control and wayside communications; a potential partner or competitor depending on bid scope, similar to HASCOM's engagement with Ansaldo STS.

Direct peers

• Moxa: Moxa manufactures industrial networking and communications equipment widely used in rail signalling, wayside communications, and OT environments. Direct overlap with HASCOM's Serial IO MKII and rail wayside deployment work; both serve rail operators requiring ruggedized protocol and Ethernet connectivity.
• Westermo (a Western Union Technologies brand, part of Ependion): Westermo specializes in industrial data communications for rail and mission-critical OT networks, producing Ethernet switches, gateways, and protocol conversion hardware. Strong functional overlap with HASCOM's industrial networking and rail communications portfolio.

Emerging players

• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL): SEL provides communications, protection, and automation equipment for rail, utilities, and industrial OT networks. Comparable to HASCOM's ruggedized, reliability-focused industrial communications and OT security offerings.

Regional players

• Tait Communications: Tait Communications is a New Zealand-headquartered (with Australian operations) provider of LMR and trunked radio solutions, including MPT1327 products. Directly comparable to HASCOM's DataBaud and MAP27 Lib stack, with strong regional presence in the same Australia/NZ mining and rail verticals.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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