New technologies such as Symphony 6 i-Solutions, Home Automation, Conference Room Automation, VoIP, VPN and Internet PBX systems are set to take centre stage and replace traditional telecommunications systems, as Internet and broadband technologies continue to evolve daily. IP PBX and IP VPN has become buzzwords in enterprise circles, particularly among multi-site corporations demanding a reliable, secure, yet cost effective means of communication with branches, customers and partners around the world. With rich features and simple maintenance requirements, IP PBX and IP VPN will become the mainstream technology in the coming years.

Tapping into the huge potential created by the telecom industry moving into the NGN (Next Generation Network) and convergence of video, voice and data on the wired and wireless network, the Group has focused its R&D resources on the development of the IP telephone system with VoIP as the core technology. It currently focuses on the development of IP phone and PBX phone systems using the Local Area Network (LAN) telephone system with VoIP as the core technology.

Group Profile
Since its establishment in 1970, Hong Kong Communications Co., Ltd. (HKC) has been a major telecommunications Equipment supplier in Hong Kong, China and Singapore. Leveraged on its long history of telecommunications experience and the management team's proven expertise in the telecommunications industry, HKC was successfully listed in The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2001 named as HKC International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 248).

HKC principally engages in three major business scopes, including distribution and sales of mobile phone, provision of business solutions and product research and development. Its business scope and market coverage have been constantly expanding, not only locally but also globally. By running its many local and regional subsidiaries, the Group is committed to develop into a diversified and yet specialized supplier and provider of telecommunications products and services.