Icom is a global leader in the communications industry that pride themselves on their products that are renowned for their high quality, innovation, reliability and design. With over 50 years’ experience, Icom ensures that their products are delivered with excellence in design and technical ability.

Icom has an extensive range of products that are designed to withstand the most rugged and extreme conditions and include base- station, mobile and handheld units covering many frequency bands. 

Icom (Australia) has been recognised as an ABA100 Winner in The Australian Business Awards 2018 for Product Innovation. Now in their thirteenth year, The Australian Business Awards program provides notable opportunities for high-performing organisations which implement world-class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services to be acknowledged and honoured for their achievements both nationally and internationally. The national winners are benchmarked in the international chapter of the program at The World Business Awards whereby participants are provided with the unique opportunity to benchmark themselves against the top performers globally.

Masahiko Komoda, Managing Director, says the award recognises Icom (Australia)’s achievements in the research and development of IP501H the LTE Transceiver.

“Icom (Australia) has worked hard to bring into the Australian market the IP501H and winning the 2018 ABA Product Innovation Award is a reinforcement of the hard work and commitment our team has put into this product. For consumers after communications the LTE Transceiver is the next generation solution they are looking for. This solution offers the consumer a secure backbone system based in Australia and is able to overcome traditional radio obstacles of distance and environmental barriers. We look forward to growing the LTE market in Australia.”

The IP501H LTE Transceiver enables secure two-way communication with the ease and comfort of PTT (Push-To-Talk) operation and nationwide coverage over a 4G (LTE) and 3G network. 

“With technology rapidly evolving, it is essential that organisations remain ahead of the curve by continuously exploring and embracing new technologies and investing in the education, training and development of their workforce in order remain competitive,” Australian Business Awards, Program Director, Tara Johnston said.

“High performing organisations that have adopted an innovation culture to achieve optimal levels of productivity and performance have been recognised in this year’s ABA100,” Ms Johnston added

Each year the ABA100 Winners are recognised for their commitment to business and product innovation and for their achievements in transforming business practices and end user experiences.