PA Integration Success: Zenitel PAVA and Sittig PAX Streamline Broadcast Automation
Zenitel is proud to announce another successful deployment of its VIPA-API, the advanced IP-based interface for its Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) portfolio. The latest integration with Sittig Technologies, a global leader in intelligent, automated airport announcements, further reinforces Zenitel’s position as the smart choice for modern, connected airports.
With more than 30 years of experience, Sittig Technologies delivers cutting-edge automation platforms for airports, airlines, railways, and industrial environments. Its flagship PAXGuide system is a trusted solution for fully automated, multilingual announcements. The scalable, modular platform delivers clear and consistent audio messages in over 149 languages, enabling inclusive, barrier-free communication across transport hubs worldwide.
Through seamless integration with Zenitel’s IP-based PAVA system in particular VIPEDIA, Sittig now offers an intelligent and highly flexible solution that is easy to deploy and manage. The integration eliminates the need for complex jump boxes or mechanical interfaces, simplifying installation and reducing maintenance overheads. By leveraging Zenitel’s supervised priority management, zone-based routing, and real-time status reporting, the combined solution ensures every announcement is delivered clearly, precisely, and exactly where it is needed.
From boarding calls and gate changes to terminal-wide emergency messages, the joint solution allows airports to deliver targeted, dynamic announcements that keep passengers informed and operations running smoothly.
Zenitel’s VIPA-API supports both Windows and Ubuntu environments and includes comprehensive documentation and real-time diagnostics. This provides integrators and operators with complete transparency and control, ensuring reliable performance even in large, high-traffic facilities.
“Integrating with Zenitel’s VIPA-API gives us greater control over zone routing, priorities, and health monitoring at scale,” says Thomas Sittig, General Manager Tech at Sittig Technologies. “Its cross-platform support and real-time diagnostics mean we can validate every announcement from start to finish, ensuring consistent performance even in complex airport environments.”
The integration is already delivering measurable benefits in airports worldwide. At Malta International Airport, the system provides the flexibility and responsiveness needed for context-aware, multilingual communication throughout the busy terminal. Its plug-and-play design and scalability make it a future-ready solution for airports of any size.
Beyond improving passenger communication, the integration enhances operational efficiency. Automated, high-volume messaging reduces manual workload for staff, streamlining workflows and maintaining strict compliance for safety-critical announcements. Together, Zenitel and Sittig Technologies are helping airports operate more safely, efficiently, and passenger-focused than ever before.
“This integration highlights the maturity and reliability of our VIPA-API,” says Henry Rawlins, Vice President of Marketing and Product at Zenitel. “It is an established, critical interface supported across all VIPA-enabled devices including VIPEDIA and VAIA. For more than 15 years, we have continuously maintained and enhanced this API to ensure seamless interoperability and dependable performance. Integration remains central to our philosophy, and we are already exploring the next generation of our interface while maintaining backward compatibility. This long-term commitment gives our partners the confidence that Zenitel systems will continue to evolve and adapt without disruption.”