New York, USA and Milan, Italy – 26th August 2025 – Forerunner Technologies Inc. (“Forerunner”), a leading provider of managed care services specializing in unified communications and voice applications, and Comtel International bv (“Comtel International”), subsidiary of Comtel Group,a prominent systems integrator and communication solutions provider based in Italy, are proud to announce a strategic partnership through which Comtel International becomes the exclusive distributor of the InForm Voice solution across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region.
This partnership represents a major strategic advancement for both companies. Forerunner gains a strong, experienced regional partner to support their international expansion efforts, while Comtel International strengthens own UC portfolio with a flexible, secure and future-ready solution. Together, the two companies are well-positioned to drive digital transformation in enterprise communications across EMEA.
The announcement follows both Forerunner’s acquisition, rebranding, and relaunch of the InForm Voice platform (formerly known as NEC UNIVERGE 3C and now engineered as an open standards-based, enterprise-grade UC solution designed for flexibility, scalability, and security), and Comtel’s acquisition of the entire share capital of NEC Italia S.p.A. and NEC Nederland BV (including the branch of NEC United Arab Emirates in Dubai) from NEC Europe LTD. As pert of the transaction, NEC Italia changed their name in “Comtel Innovation S.p.A.” while NEC Nederland bv became “Comtel International bv”.
As exclusive EMEA distributor, Comtel International will lead the localization, delivery and support of the InForm Voice solution, capitalizing on decades of experience in serving both public and private sector clients, bringing deep technical expertise, strong operational presence, and extensive market insight.
InForm Voice offers a robust feature set, including:
- SIP-based open architecture compatible with Poly, Grandstream, Snom and other devices
- Integration with Microsoft Teams via direct routing
- Comprehensive mobile support with secure VPN-less connectivity
- Real-time and historical analytics through InForm Reports
- A secure, JITC-certified platform suitable for high-security and government use cases
- Powerful collaboration tools including video, messaging, conferencing, paging, and access control
- Specific features developed to operate in verticals such as Cruise and Hospitality
- Rich set of solutions to allow for seamless migration of NEC installed base to InForm Voice
“This partnership is a pivotal moment for Forerunner’s global strategy,” said Paul A. Diesu, CEO of Forerunner Technologies. “Comtel International’s regional leadership, customer-centric approach, and technical excellence make them the ideal partner to bring InForm Voice to market. Together, we are enabling organizations across EMEA to modernize and secure their communication infrastructure”.
“We are excited to bring InForm Voice to the EMEA region as the flagship solution in our UC portfolio”, said Fabio Maria Lazzerini, Chairman of Comtel International and CEO of Comtel Group. “This collaboration is the natural evolution of our commitment to support and develop the Customers based on the NEC solutions. Furthermore, it allows us to deliver a highly flexible and secure platform that meets the evolving demands of our customers. Backed by Forerunner’s innovation and support, we are ready to lead the next generation of voice communications”.
About Forerunner Technologies, Inc.
Founded in 1989, Forerunner Technologies Inc. is a trusted provider of telecommunications systems and services across a broad spectrum of industries. With over three decades of experience, Forerunner is known for its technical implementation expertise and customer-first approach, serving clients ranging from small businesses to large enterprises and government agencies.
About Comtel S.p.A.
For over 30 years, Comtel has been a leader in ICT systems integration in Italy for the digital transformation of businesses. Its mission is to offer consolidated expertise and innovative technologies to organize global connections, making data accessible everywhere and simplifying business management. Multi-connectivity represents Comtel’s commitment and vision to truly bring the world closer together by connecting people, technologies, and information wherever they are through a single, dynamic and scalable infrastructure. With eight offices across the country, Comtel aims to become a major player in the Italian innovation ecosystem. The goal is to enable companies to reach their full potential by meeting their multi-connection needs through “one-stop solutions”.
Media Contacts
Forerunner Technologies, Inc.
Stephen R. Spencer – EVP of Strategic Initiatives
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ComTel
Simone Cantagallo simone.cantagallo@esclapon.it | 3357127515
Alessio De Battisti alessio.debattisti@esclapon.it | 3777066400