CEO Blog Spotlight
A new year often invites fresh beginnings.
For HORISEN, the start of 2026 carries a deeper significance.
It marks 25 years since the company was founded, and with it, an opportunity not only to acknowledge the journey behind us, but to open a new kind of conversation about the journey ahead.
This blog marks the beginning of the HORISEN CEO Blog – a space created to share perspectives shaped by more than two decades of building technology in the telecom industry. This blog is not limited to announcements or updates. It is a space to share perspectives shaped by experience – from reflections and lessons learned to views on industry trends, technology evolution, and the decisions behind building messaging platforms over time.
From Curiosity to Purpose
HORISEN was born from more than curiosity. It was driven by a commitment to simplify complex messaging technology and make it reliable, accessible, and scalable. Long before cloud computing became a standard concept, the idea of building software that lived in the browser felt both logical and inevitable. The belief was simple: technology should be accessible, flexible, and built to evolve. That belief led to the first browser-based messaging platform and eventually became the foundation of HORISEN.
From the very beginning, HORISEN has been built with a strong sense of independence and long-term thinking. This approach has never been a business slogan, but a practical mindset that continues to influence how we design technology, work with partners, and grow our ecosystem.
Over the years, messaging itself has changed dramatically. What was once seen as simple or even trivial has become mission-critical infrastructure for operators, enterprises, and service providers worldwide. HORISEN grew alongside that transformation, continuously adapting while staying anchored in the same core idea: simplify complexity through strong, reliable technology.
Building Technology That Lasts
One of the biggest challenges in telecom is not innovation alone, but sustainability. Systems must scale, adapt, and remain reliable under enormous pressure. HORISEN has faced this reality by rebuilding, refining, and rethinking its platforms multiple times over the years – not because change was fashionable, but because it was necessary.
This mindset led to the creation of a modular technology ecosystem. Each platform is designed to stand on its own, yet fit seamlessly into a broader environment. This approach allows customers to grow at their own pace, avoid vendor lock-in, and build messaging operations that reflect their real needs, not predefined templates.
Behind every platform lies the same philosophy: independence, transparency, and long-term reliability. These are not trends. They are requirements for any company aiming to remain relevant over decades rather than years.
The People Behind the Platforms
While technology often takes center stage, the true strength of HORISEN lies in its people. Many team members have been part of the journey for more than a decade, some for nearly as long as the company itself has existed. Their growth mirrors the company’s growth, from its early foundations to today’s global-scale operations.
Equally important are the customers and partners who trust HORISEN technology to run their businesses, support their teams, and build their futures. That trust carries responsibility. It is a reminder that behind every message routed, every platform deployed, and every system optimized, there are businesses, teams, and families whose livelihoods depend on reliability.
Why a CEO Blog, and Why Now
After 25 years, experience becomes valuable not only for what it has achieved, but for what it has learned. This CEO Blog exists to share those learnings – openly, thoughtfully, and without marketing noise.
Here, the focus will be on observations, ideas, and viewpoints shaped by years of building and evolving messaging technology in a changing industry. Sometimes that will mean reflecting on the past, sometimes commenting on what is happening today, and sometimes sharing thoughts on what may lie ahead.
This is not about celebrating history for its own sake. It is about using experience as a reference point to better understand change, make sense of complexity, and look forward with clarity.
Looking Ahead
Twenty-five years is a milestone, but it is not a conclusion. The messaging industry continues to evolve, and so does HORISEN. New technologies, new markets, and new expectations lie ahead – and with them, new challenges worth tackling.
This anniversary year is a moment to acknowledge the journey so far while continuing forward with the same curiosity, discipline, and ambition that started it all.
Welcome to the HORISEN CEO Blog.
I’m glad to welcome you to this new chapter of our story.
Fabrizio Salanitri
Founder & CEO, HORISEN
