eComms is an authorised Algo partner in Australia. We supply, install and support IP-based PA systems designed for schools, new builds and commercial environments. One team, end-to-end delivery.
Algo Solutions is a global manufacturer of IP-based public address and building communications equipment, used in schools, hospitals, commercial buildings and new construction across more than 100 countries.
The platform replaces dedicated analogue wiring with the IP network infrastructure that buildings already have, delivering audio, alerts, scheduling and visual notifications from a single centralised system. eComms is an authorised Algo integrator in Australia. We are not a shelf product distributor.
We design the system for your building, supply the hardware, manage the installation, commission the environment, and provide ongoing support. Every Algo deployment that goes through eComms is backed by our Melbourne team with national delivery capability.
Ceiling, wall and outdoor speakers designed for IP networks. Managed centrally, zoned and scheduled from a single interface, and built to handle the acoustic demands of school halls, corridors, open-plan workspaces and outdoor areas. No dedicated audio cabling required where Cat5e or Cat6 is already run.
A centralised scheduling platform that replaces manual bell controllers. Set recurring tones, custom announcements and calendar-based schedules across every zone from one interface. Schedules adjust for term dates, public holidays and event days without reprogramming individual controllers.
IP-controlled strobing lights that integrate with the PA and emergency notification system. Designed for environments where audio alone is not sufficient: classrooms and workshops with high ambient noise, industrial areas, and environments with hearing-impaired occupants. Triggered automatically with the PA or independently from the control interface.
A dedicated IP paging console for live announcements across zones. Simple enough for office staff or a school receptionist to operate daily, and capable of managing complex multi-zone environments across a campus or building portfolio. Live paging, zone selection and emergency alerts are accessible from the same interface.
Most schools run on analogue bell and PA infrastructure installed when the building was commissioned, sometimes decades ago. There is no central management, no fault monitoring, and no way to integrate modern emergency alert protocols without significant rewiring. Algo replaces this with an IP system that a school IT manager or receptionist can operate and update without calling a technician. Bell schedules, term dates, emergency alerts and zoned announcements are all managed from a browser. The maintenance burden drops. Compliance capability improves.
PA and communications need to be designed into the building specification early, not retrofitted after handover. Algo connects to the IP network infrastructure that is being installed anyway, which means no separate dedicated audio wiring run across the building. For architects and project managers specifying a new school, aged care facility or commercial building, Algo is the PA layer that sits on the network rather than alongside it. eComms works at the specification stage to get the design right before the cabling is done.
Managing audio, announcements and alert notifications across multiple floors or multiple buildings from a single interface removes the need for separate systems at each site. A facilities manager overseeing five office buildings can schedule announcements, test the emergency notification system and check for device faults across all sites from one screen. Algo scales from a single small building to a national portfolio of sites without changing platforms.
As an authorised Algo integrator in Australia, eComms is certified to design, supply and commission Algo systems. This is not a distributor arrangement. You are working with a team that understands the product in depth, knows how it performs in the Australian market, and is accountable for the system after installation.
End-to-end delivery means one team from initial site assessment to final commissioning and staff training. There is no handoff between a supplier, an installer and a support provider. eComms handles each stage. If something needs attention after go-live, the same team that configured the system picks up the phone.
Because eComms also delivers unified communications, internet connectivity and network infrastructure, an Algo PA system integrates naturally with the existing Mitel, Microsoft Teams or SIP environment in the building. PA alerts can be triggered from the phone system. Emergency notifications can be linked to the broader communications layer. The network, voice and PA systems are managed by one team, which removes the gap that typically exists between a PA installer and an IT provider.
eComms is Melbourne-based and delivers nationally. Whether the project is a single primary school in regional Victoria or a network of campuses across multiple states, the same team manages design, supply, installation and support from end to end.
Answers to common questions about our managed phone systems, connectivity solutions, carrier network, and ongoing support services.
An IP public address system uses the existing Local Area Network (LAN) in a building to carry audio signals and control commands, replacing the dedicated analogue wiring that traditional PA systems require. Audio and control data travel over the same Cat5e or Cat6 cabling already installed for computers and phones. This means zones can be created, schedules can be adjusted and announcements can be made from a single browser-based interface without physical access to a controller in each room. IP systems also integrate with emergency notification platforms and existing phone systems including Mitel and Microsoft Teams.
The primary reasons are the increasing difficulty of maintaining ageing equipment, the absence of central management, and the inability to integrate analogue systems with modern emergency alert requirements. Analogue systems installed in the 1990s and 2000s rely on components that are no longer manufactured, and specialist technicians who service them are increasingly hard to find. Repair costs rise each year while the capability stays fixed. IP alternatives like Algo offer a 15-year operational life, central management of all zones from one interface, real-time fault reporting, and direct integration with bell scheduling platforms.
eComms is an authorised Algo integrator in Australia and supplies four core Algo product lines: Algo IP Speakers, a range of ceiling, wall and outdoor speakers managed over IP; the Algo Scheduler, a centralised bell and announcement scheduling platform; Algo Strobing Lights, IP-controlled visual alert devices for high-noise or hearing-impaired environments; and the Algo IP Console, a dedicated paging console for live zone announcements. eComms handles design, supply, installation and support for all Algo products.
Yes. Algo products are designed to integrate with SIP-based phone systems, which covers Mitel phone systems, Microsoft Teams Phone, and most other modern business phone platforms. This means PA announcements can be triggered from the phone system, and emergency alerts from the PA can be routed through the existing voice infrastructure. For schools and businesses already running a Mitel or Teams environment, the Algo integration adds PA capability to the same network without a separate audio platform. See /voice/ for the full range of unified communications solutions eComms delivers, and contact the team at /contact-us/ to discuss your specific integration requirements.
eComms is an end-to-end delivery partner for Algo in Australia. Design, supply, installation, commissioning and ongoing support are all managed by the eComms team. There is no separation between the supplier and the installer, which means the team that designs the system is the same team that commissions it and the same team available for post-installation support. This is different from buying Algo hardware through a distributor and then sourcing a separate AV installer. See managed network services at /data/managed-services/ for more on how eComms supports infrastructure after go-live, or contact the team at /contact-us/ to discuss your project.
Algo is designed to scale from a single-building school through to a multi-campus network or a national portfolio of commercial sites. The Algo Scheduler and Algo IP Console are built to be operated by non-technical staff, including school receptionists and office administrators, without daily IT involvement. A single-site primary school and a group of secondary campuses run the same platform; the difference is only in the number of zones and devices configured. eComms sizes the system based on your building layout and requirements. Contact the team at /contact-us/ to start a scoping conversation.
eComms offers a free site assessment for schools and buildings considering a switch to IP-based PA. The assessment covers your current system, your building layout, the number of zones required, and any integration requirements with your phone system or emergency notification platform. Our Melbourne team delivers nationally. No cost and no commitment required to get started.
Email our team: sales@ecomms.com.au