One Horizon signs agreement with IEC Telecom Group

6 March 2012

Horizon Globex has signed an agreement with IEC Telecom Group to provide its Horizon IP-optimisation solution.

Through this partnership, Horizon will enable IEC Telecom Group and its subsidiaries, such as SAFA Telecom in Dubai, SAFA Telecom in Abu Dhabi, DEVOR Technologies in Singapore and ASTEC Telecom in Congo to offer lower-cost alternatives for voice and data communications by making best use of the bandwidth available.

“We are committed to finding better and more cost-effective solutions to meet our customers’ communications needs. Our goal is to work with innovative partners like Horizon Globex to deliver best value to our clients and increase their productivity,” said Erwan Emilian, CEO, IEC Telecom Group.

IEC Telecom Group is a leading provider of mobile and fixed satellite communications and has a wide international network. The company’s extensive product range and technical competencies will enable IEC Telecom Group to support Horizon in a variety of markets including maritime, global enterprises, government, aid and NGOs, oil and gas, and telecommunications providers.

“We are delighted that IEC Telecom Group has chosen to incorporate Horizon into its portfolio. The company’s solutions-oriented approach and leadership in satellite communications makes them the ideal partner. We look forward to working with IEC Telecom Group to bring the benefits of Horizon to their customers around the globe,” said Mark White, CEO, One Horizon Group.

Designed specifically for environments where there is limited bandwidth available, Horizon is the world’s most bandwidth-efficient VoIP platform. Based on the company’s SmartPacket™ technology, it enables VoIP from only 2kbps compared to around 8kbps from other VoIP platforms. In addition to VoIP, Horizon provides a range of optimised data applications, including compressed email, accelerated web browsing and instant messaging. It is fully compatible with digital telecommunications standards and is capable of interconnecting any phone system over IP on satellite, mobile and fixed networks.