About Next Horizon

A Full-Service Digital Marketing, Web Design & IT Agency.

We understand that the latest technology is worthless if it doesn’t help you reach your goals. From increasing customers through Websites and Digital Marketing to improving productivity through IT Solutions and Application Development, we bring award-winning expertise and a people-centered approach to really make it count for our clients.

Next Horizon is a recognized leader for IT and Digital Marketing in Central Florida.
We employ 40 talented professionals with offices in Sanford, FL.
Brain full of IT ideas
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NextHorizon History

Our History

    2019

  • Planned Groundbreaking

    Planned Groundbreaking in December for New Next Horizon Offices in Sanford, FL.

    • 2018

  • Florida Companies to Watch

    Proud to be recognized as GrowFL statewide Company to Watch! The award notes our entrepreneurial style and corporate culture contributing to our competitive advantage.

    • 2018

  • Part of the Fast 50 in Central Florida

    Recognized as a Central Florida “Fast 50” company by Orlando Business Journal.

    • 2018

  • 2nd Largest Digital Media Company

    Recognized as 2nd Largest Digital Media Company and 12th Largest IT Company in Central Florida by Orlando Business Journal.

    • 2018

  • Central Florida's Technology Company

    12th Largest Technology Company in Central Florida by Orlando Business Journal

    • 2017

  • CEO Of The Year

    President Harry Ellis recognized as CEO of the Year by Orlando Business Journal.

    • 2017

  • Family-Owned Business of the Year

    The Sanford Chamber awarded Harry Ellis and his team of IT professionals and Web Design creatives the Family-Owned Business of the Year.

    • 2016

  • Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Recognized by Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce as Business of the Year.

    • 2015

  • Top CIOs of Central Florida

    Harry Ellis III was once again named one of the top CIOs of Central Florida. Harry, has been awarded this honor 3 our of the past 4 years by the Orlando Business Journal.

    • 2015

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

    The Sanford Chamber awarded Harry Ellis and his team of IT professionals and Web Design creatives the Entrepreneur of the year award for 2015.

    • 2015

  • Small Business of the Year

    Voted by a panel of independent judges, The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce awarded Next Horizon and their staff the overall Small Business of the Year for 2015.

    • 2015

  • Technology Business of the Year

    The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce Awarded Next Horizon and their staff of Technology Professionals the Technology Business of the year.

    • 2014

  • Family Owned Business of the Year

    Next Horizon was voted by Seminole County Regional Chamber of commerce for Family owned business of the year.

    • 2014

  • Next Horizon participates in Google Glass Explorer beta program

    Next Horizon participates in Google Glass Explorer beta program

    • 2013

  • Making the Difference Awards Ceremony

    Next Horizon, Harry Ellis was recognized at the annual Making the Difference awards ceremony.

    • 2013

  • CIO of the Year

    Harry Ellis III receives Orlando Business Journal ‘s CIO of the year award.

    • 2013

  • 500 Websites Launched

    Next Horizon has launched its 500th web design project

    • 2012

  • Next Horizon has made the list again!

    Orlando Business Journal Book of Lists is out and we made the 12th largest Digital Media company in Central Florida!

    • 2012

  • Small Business of the Year

    Next Horizon was nominated by Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Small business of the year.

    • 2012

  • Top Business People 40 Under 40

    Harry Ellis III was nominated by Orlando Business Journal for the top business people 40 under 40.

    • 2012

  • OBJ Most Influential Businessman Nominee

    Harry Ellis III was nominated by Orlando Business Journal for being one of the most influential businessmen of 2012.

    • 2012

  • CIO of the Year

    Harry Ellis III receives Orlando Business Journal ‘s CIO of the year award.

    • 2012

  • Next Horizon's Cloud Computing Goes Public

    Next Horizon publicly rolls out their cloud computing network and converts 20 customers on opening day to the cloud computing model

    • 2011

  • Welcome to the Cloud

    Harry Ellis III designs and implements Next Horizon’s Cloud Computing Network

    • 2011

  • Most Influential Businessmen

    Harry Ellis III was nominated by Orlando Business Journal for being one of the most influential businessmen of 2011

    • 2010

  • Premiere Shows mobile app

    Next Horizon Launches an E-ticketing and mobile scanning applications for Premiere shows at the Orlando Convention Center

    • 2009

  • Lockheed Martine Missiles and Fire Control Deal

    Harry Ellis III lands a major deal with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Communications Department to provide Programming and Web Design services.

    • 2009

  • Complete Customer Satisfaction

    Next Horizon has achieved a 98.5% customer retention for their products and services.

    • 2008

  • Internet Marketing That Makes Sense

    Next Horizon added Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Management to their services.

    • 2008

  • Next Horizon Invades Mobile Market

    Next Horizon Launched its first mobile website/ application.

    • 2007

  • THIS IS NEXT HORIZON!

    Next Horizon designed its 300th web site.

    • 2006

  • Growing Strong

    Next Horizon hired its 10th full time employee.

    • 2005

  • Dell, Sonicwall, Cisco, Intel & Microsoft Partnerships

    Next Horizon establishes partnerships with leading manufacturers, Dell, Sonicwall, Cisco, Intel, Microsoft.

    • 2004

  • Online Shopping That Makes Sense

    Next Horizon created their first Ecommerce store for online purchasing.

    • 2004

  • Web Hosting Done Right

    Harry Ellis III designs and implements Next Horizon’s Web Hosting and Email Facilities.

    • 2001

  • Next Horizon is Born

    Harry Ellis JR and Harry Ellis III rebrand Y2K Service, Inc. DBA Next Horizon Networking and Technology.

    • 1999

  • Diebold ATM Deal

    Harry Ellis JR lands first major deal with Diebold ATM manufacturer to upgrade all of the southeast region ATM machines to Y2K compliance.

    • 1991

  • Computer Retail Opening

    Harry Ellis JR converts Ellis & Associate's focus and opens one of the first computer retail stores and repair centers in Central Florida.

    • 1982

  • Ellis & Associates is Created

    Harry Ellis JR opens Ellis & Associates focusing on mainframe and terminal computing.

Our Customers

Don't take our word for it,
take theirs.

  • "I am comfortable and confident in their ability to help us create consistency throughout our 24 centers. Next Horizon is very responsive to all of our needs and I fully recommend them."

    Florida Autism Center

  • "We went with Next Horizon from the start because, for us, it was a trust thing. We know we are getting the top resources and honest input when we have questions. You get the real deal every time with Next Horizon!"

    Shepherd’s Hope

  • "We selected Next Horizon for our website development because we needed a firm that could grow with us. Next Horizon offers the platforms and expertise we needed now and into the future."

    Cuhaci & Peterson

  • "Working with Next Horizon has been beneficial to for us. My goal was to drive our margins in all areas and my expectations have been exceeded. I thank Next Horizon for that."

    The Door Company

  • "When our company began experiencing down time in service due to an unstable network system, we engaged with Next Horizon. I could not be more pleased with the level of technical proficiency and support provided by Next Horizon and I recommend them to anyone looking for an outsourced IT solutions."

    .Decimal

  • "Management felt as though we were spending a lot on internet advertising with little return. We turned to Next Horizon for digital marketing services and our customer traffic is up 45%. We value the great service and quick response from Next Horizon."

    Service One

Careers

We love innovation and hard work.

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Network Administrator

We are currently accepting applications for talented and dynamic Network Administrators. The ideal candidate must have a strong grasp of the life cycle of business PC and Server environment, must work well in a team oriented environment, have effective communication skills and must be a “self starter”. The ideal candidate must also have a minimum of 4 years in the Network Administration role.

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