The world of satellite communications is set to take a major step forward with the launch of Horizon by world-leading satellite communications provider, SatCom Global. Horizon incorporates state of the art compression technology, designed to optimise voice and data management, dramatically cutting the cost of satellite communications for remote users in the maritime, oil and gas, construction, government, emergency and first responder markets.
“Public and private sector organisations want greater flexibility and transparency of their communications usage, as they look to seize control of their telecommunication costs,” explains Sandy Johnson, COO, Satcom Global. “In response, Horizon’s unique SmartPacketT data compression technology is engineered from the ground up to support ultra-efficient satellite communications delivery.”
The Multi-VoIP unit provides eight analogue phone ports. When set up at both remote and office locations, Horizon users can direct dial any Horizon registered handset without the need to go through the PSTN for even greater savings. It enables ultra-low bandwidth voice and data usage, from as low as 2kbps, and its flexible codec allows users to choose from three call settings for optimum cost/quality voice delivery enabling phone calls at a saving of more than 50% over standard satellite voice. Horizon DesktopT software incorporates instant text messaging, email compression, web acceleration, and softphone with voicemail capability in one application.
Horizon Text delivers robust and fully-encrypted instant messaging, providing cost-effective ‘real-time communications to users worldwide. The service enables flexible one-to-one and one to group messaging and provides full visibility to the licence payer. Horizon Mail compression technology provides an optimised email system for satellite communications. The unique three-stage usage decision at header, attachment and composed mail gives the user full control of incoming and outgoing email file size.
Horizon Surf accelerates internet surfing while minimising costs by compressing data and downloading only the information required as well as allowing the user to see all data usage. Horizon Softphone with voicemail messaging makes telephone communications easier and more affordable. Callers can use the Softphone for VoIP only calls to other Horizon users and calling to any PSTN numbers using HorizonOutT low PSTN rates.
“In tough, remote environments, the new product suite offers flexible and affordable pre-paid and post-paid solutions helping individuals stay in touch with family, friends and business colleagues,” says Johnson. “At the same time, it gives full visibility and control of satellite communications expenditure to the bill payer. As a result, in a world of limited bandwidth and high cost satellite communications, Horizon has fundamentally re-written the rulebook on data optimisation.”