CATALYST Technologies
Driving Innovation in Mission-Critical Communications
Since its founding in 1997, Catalyst Communications Technologies has set the standard as a leader in Radio Control over IP (RCoIP) for the critical communications industry. We’re pioneers in delivering reliable voice communication solutions for Push-To-Talk (PTT) networks and have consistently served public safety, government, utility, education and transportation agencies.
Headquartered in Forest, Virginia—nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills—Catalyst is dedicated to enhancing mission-critical communications through innovation, superior technology, and exceptional customer support.
Our Innovative Technology
Radio Control over IP (RCoIP)
Catalyst’s RCoIP technology powers modern dispatch and interoperability with unmatched scalability and flexibility. It underlies platforms like our Propulsion™ dispatch console system, delivering a fully customizable and intuitive user interface designed to minimize operator errors during high-stress situations.
Interworking: Bridging Legacy & LTE Communications
We enable seamless interfacing between legacy Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and modern LTE networks, including Mission Critical Push-To-Talk (MCPTT) and services like FirstNet® Built with AT&T and Southern Linc’s CriticalLinc™. This critical interoperability is central to Catalyst’s mission to support evolving communications landscapes.
Mobile and Transportable Solutions
Recognizing the need for flexible, on-the-go communication tools, Catalyst offers a range of Mobility Solutions, including portable dispatch consoles, remote gateways, Propulsion Go Kit™, Go Tab™, Go Pod™ and Incident Commander Element (ICE™). These solutions ensure operations continue uninterrupted in diverse environments—from field emergencies to backup dispatch centers.
Unified Broadband Interoperability Platform (BIOP)
At IWCE 2025, Catalyst showcased its Broadband Interoperability Platform (BIOP), enabling cross-communication between smartphones using different Push-to-Talk over Broadband (PTTOB) services such as FirstNet® and Southern Linc’s CriticalLinc™, alongside traditional LMR systems:
Any-to-any interoperability
PTT communication across diverse broadband and radio systems.
Advanced audio technology
For Broadband networks, Wideband codecs deliver “telephone-quality” audio—far superior to legacy narrowband LMR systems.
Unit ID routing
Facilitates bidirectional unit identification between LMR and MCPTT LTE networks, maintaining clarity and situational awareness across platforms.
InterLoc™—Location-Aware Dispatch
Real-time GPS tracking of LTE-enabled devices using MCPTT apps, displayed directly within dispatch maps. It offers cost-effective, feature-rich location visualization—no pricey map licenses or data costs required.
Our Solutions at a Glance
At IWCE 2025, Catalyst showcased its Broadband Interoperability Platform (BIOP), enabling cross-communication between smartphones using different Push-to-Talk over Broadband (PTTOB) services such as FirstNet® and Southern Linc’s CriticalLinc™, alongside traditional LMR systems:
Propulsion™ Dispatch Console
A modern RCoIP-based console with customizable UI and optimized for mission-critical operations.
Mobility Solutions (ICE™, Go Kit™, Go Pod™, Go Tab™)
Portable systems for rapid deployment, incident command, and field operations.
IntelliLink™ Interworking & Interoperability
Seamless communication between LMR and LTE systems, supporting MCPTT and legacy networks.
Broadband Interoperability Platform (BIOP)
Connects disparate Push to Talk over Broadband (PTTOB) services improving cross-platform communication
InterLoc™ Location Services
GPS tracking and map integration for both LMR and standards compliant MCPTT-equipped users, without expensive licensing.
Commitment to Excellence
Catalyst doesn’t just innovate – it supports. With available 24/7 customer service year-round, our team ensures that agencies can rely on our solutions when lives are on the line.
Why Partner with Catalyst?
✓ Proven Expertise: Over 25+ years as a trusted innovator in mission-critical communications.
✓ Industry Leadership: Catalyst was the first company to develop Radio Over IP communications, now the de-facto standard in the mission critical marketplace. We are also the developer of standards-compliant interfaces including P25 CSSI/DFSI, DMR AIS, and 3GPP MCPTT, and also proprietary and legacy interfaces including EDACS™ from L3Harris, Nexedge™ from Kenwood, MDC 1200 from Motorola, and analog interfaces.
✓ Forward-Thinking Technology: Designing for the future—from LMR to LTE, from narrowband to broadband, from static to mobile operations