[SatNews] IT and telecommunications company, SatCom Group Holdings Plc has announced its name change to One Horizon Group Plc. This change reflects the company’s new growth strategy and focus on the Horizon communications platform. One Horizon Group Plc is a holding company with subsidiaries in the satellite communications and telecommunication sectors. The group offers a full range of mobile and fixed satellite products and has expanded into IP (Internet Protocol) based telephony systems through the launch of the Horizon product portfolio in 2010. Horizon represents an entirely new approach to communications, offering all the features and benefits of a VPN VoIP solution while minimising the use of data. Horizon features ultra-low bandwidth VoIP from as low as 2kbps and an integrated suite of optimised data applications including Internet surfing, email, and instant messaging. Horizon is suitable for deployment over mobile satellite, VSAT, fixed line and mobile telecommunications. In addition to the name change, a new subsidiary has been formed to market Horizon outside the satellite industry. Horizon Globex Gmbh, based in Baar, Switzerland, will be responsible for IP based telephony systems development and promoting Horizon to enterprises and service providers. One Horizon Group Plc has offices in Australia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, UAE, UK, and USA.