Melexis Chooses Managed IP Network From Verizon Business to Enhance Global Communications Capabilities

Published 18th September 2008

Melexis, a Belgium-based semiconductor supplier for the automotive industry, has chosen a fully managed IP network from Verizon Business to enhance its global communications capabilities.

Verizon Private IP will connect more than 800 Melexis employees at 12 locations in Asia, Europe and the U.S. The highly scalable, fully managed network also offers a firm foundation on which the company can deploy future advanced IP communications, including voice-over-Internet protocol (VoIP) applications.

With operations dispersed globally and faced with increasing competition worldwide, Melexis decided to consolidate its communications with a single supplier to improve network management, and efficiencies. The company wanted to focus on its customers, turning the complete management of its network to a trusted partner.

In addition, Melexis required a scalable, secure infrastructure with high levels of reliability and speed (low latency); it also wanted a platform that could support its future IP-based services.

Koen Bosmans, global network manager, Melexis said: “Our communications infrastructure is the nerve-centre of our business and must have the reliability and global reach to effectively support the central ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system and other business-critical applications integral to our development and production processes. With Verizon Private IP, we are able to streamline dataflow for maximum business efficiency today, as well as plan for the next stage of our IP-based business growth. Verizon Business has been our trusted communications partner for over seven years, and the company’s proven extensive capabilities, global reach and high quality of service perfectly supported our requirements.”

Nicholas De Walsche, sales director for Verizon Business Belgium and Luxembourg, said: “For companies whose global communications is business-critical, a managed infrastructure can be a real competitive advantage. Verizon Business offers proven IP-based global communications and IT solutions. Our world-class network is the foundation for offering integrated, secure communications and computing solutions -- backed by industry-leading service guarantees.”