Barix, a privately owned Swiss company founded in 2001, provides IP-based communications and control technology. Its main product line focuses on video processing and playout. As of 2023, the company employs approximately 30 people and generates annual revenue of less than $10 million. Its technology is designed to facilitate remote connections across global networks using standard internet connections.
Barix announced a new Annuncicom two-way audio platform at InfoComm 2025, to be showcased at booth 2832 in Orlando. This launch coincided with Barix's 25th anniversary. The new Annuncicom AHE-YA404 allows modernization of legacy 2 or 4-wire intercom and paging systems without replacing existing cabling or call stations. The device functions as an analog headend with integrated VoIP SIP support and onboard amplification, enabling seamless paging and intercom functionality from standard SIP phones to up to 16 legacy intercom panels. The AHE-YA404 is designed to help integrators upgrade legacy analog intercom and paging systems without replacing existing infrastructure.