As an Elevate partner, IEC Telecom will provide satellite voice and data solutions, managed network solutions, and value-added communication services.
Viasat has announced the inclusion of IEC Telecom, an international satellite service provider, into its Elevate programme.
Elevate stands as a comprehensive growth programme, ecosystem, and marketplace tailored for ambitious IoT solution providers, connectivity wholesalers, enablers, and OEMs seeking collaboration with Viasat to leverage its expansive network and footprint for scalability. With IEC Telecom onboard as an Elevate partner, a wide array of satellite voice and data solutions, managed network solutions, and value-added communication services will be made available.
By partnering with Viasat through Elevate, IEC Telecom gains access to Viasat’s global L-band network, significantly enhancing its capacity to deliver Internet of Things (IoT) and satellite connectivity services. With a regional footprint spanning nine countries and an extensive international distribution network, IEC Telecom is well-positioned to leverage this partnership to further expand its reach and offerings.
Established in 1995, IEC Telecom has been a reliable provider of portable handsets, push-to-talk (PPT) devices, hybrid systems for vehicular use, and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) setups, ensuring seamless connectivity for organisations across various sectors.
Through Elevate, IEC Telecom will tap into Viasat’s extensive partner network, fostering opportunities for collaboration on tailored communications solutions to meet evolving customer needs.
Simon Hawkins, Vice President of Enterprise Commercial & Innovation at Viasat, said: Elevate is quickly developing into the go-to destination for satellite IoT innovation. Its a one-stop-shop that helps our partners so they can all leverage technology by combining forces, we can accelerate the development of IoT across a broader range of sectors.
“Through partnerships with forward-thinking companies like IEC Telecom, they can rely on our L-band network while focusing on doing what they do best.”
Gwenael Loheac, Partner & Group CPO, IEC Telecom Group, added: “IEC Telecom and Inmarsat have shared a fruitful cooperation since 1999. We are delighted to see this longstanding alliance evolving into a cornerstone of our enduring partnership with Viasat. Today, our joint solutions empower humanitarian missions, governmental organisations, media holdings and remote operations all over the world. As the business landscape undergoes rapid transformations, it is imperative that we adapt swiftly to better serve our customers. The Elevate partner programme presents the ideal programme for us to stay agile and responsive. We are truly excited to become a part of this dynamic ecosystem.”
Viasat’s Elevate programme remains open to new entrants, disruptors, and established brands of any size, offering dedicated technical guidance, go-to-market strategy planning, and exposure to distribution channels. Industries ranging from agriculture, aid and NGOs, energy, exploration and leisure, media, mining, transport and utilities, to agnostic technology providers are encouraged to explore membership opportunities within Elevate.
