TURNKEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
CONNECTING THE NETHERLANDS AND BEYOND
CONNECTING TOGETHER
Allinq, a leading provider of telecommunications infrastructure, delivers turnkey network services for a whole host of major clients.
Wim Beukers, CEO, tells us more about the company’s unwavering ambition to connect the Netherlands and beyond
Writer: Lucy Pilgrim | Project Manager: Liam Pye
Internationally regarded as a frontrunner in the telecommunications (telecoms) industry, the Netherlands offers a compelling and dynamic market environment.
The rapidly expanding sector is characterised by strong competition between notable players such as KPN, VodafoneZiggo, DELTA Fiber, and many more, who drive service innovation and improvement.
The telecoms industry is currently experiencing a wave of fresh technology and infrastructure, as evidenced by the rollout of 5G networks that have a crucial role in current developments, offering new opportunities for both consumers and businesses in terms of speed and connectivity.
Additionally, the Netherlands is investing heavily in fibre optic networks, resulting in it having one of the highest penetration rates of broadband internet in Europe. This promotes a high quality of service and creates new business opportunities, particularly for tech start-ups.
Moreover, the industry’s growing emphasis on sustainability and green technologies also makes it an attractive field for professionals interested in eco-friendly innovations.
Meanwhile, the focus on cybersecurity and privacy protection caused by strict European regulations adds another layer of complexity and challenge to the sector.
“In short, the telecoms industry in the Netherlands offers an exciting and diverse work environment with plenty of opportunities for growth, innovation, and social impact,”
opens Wim Beukers, CEO of Allinq,
a total relief provider in the field of telecoms infrastructure.
AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING APPROACH
Allinq’s industry-leading infrastructure services cover a network’s entire lifecycle, including design, build, and maintenance offerings, whilst also operating networks on behalf of clients.
The company’s 3,500 employees deliver services for a vast range of operations, including fibre, coax, copper, and mobile networks, across the Netherlands as well as Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.
From these locations, Allinq is proud to serve clients throughout the telecoms and energy markets, as well as other notable institutions such as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Schiphol).
Its solutions are offered via three branches – Yungo, Allinq Digital, and Allinq Networks – with the former focused explicitly on smart asset management services.
Wim Beukers, CEO, Allinq
“Based on the philosophy that every asset in the future will contain a digital twin, Allinq Digital is able to provide services using high-level technological solutions,” expands Beukers.
In line with its highly efficient services, the business is organised according to work packages and specified customer teams.
This purposeful structure means that each team is wholeheartedly dedicated to its clients, which is also demonstrated by its recruitment and training programmes.
“Allinq’s core vision is to put customers first. This is not an empty statement, as it is evident in our structure, attitude, behaviour, and ultimately our company culture,” expresses Beukers.
Aart Schuuring, Founder of Allinq, emphasised a customer-focused mindset as he believed that providing excellent client services was more sustainable than achieving short-term wins.
“OUR EXCEPTIONAL ADAPTABILITY TO CHANGES IN THE INDUSTRY COMES FROM OUR INNOVATIVE MINDSET. WE AIM TO BE AN EARLY ADOPTER OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES”
– WIM BEUKERS, CEO, ALLINQ
According to this long-standing approach, Allinq has intensified and cultivated greater customer intimacy.
“We are well known in our industry for our relational approach to doing business,” Beukers points out.
This reputation has been established thanks to the company’s consistent focus on forward-thinking solutions.
“Our exceptional adaptability to changes in the industry comes from our innovative mindset. We aim to be an early adopter of technological
advances,” he adds.
As a result, Allinq has been able to strengthen its reliability in civil work and become a leader in the digitalisation of the telecoms industry.
LINKING THE WORLD
Telecoms infrastructure is increasingly becoming one of the most important necessities of daily life as the world becomes more dependent on having exceptional internet services, whether it be for personal, corporate, or administrative use.
“As a company, we are proud to have gained the knowledge to ensure that telecoms networks are properly designed, installed, maintained, and in the end, decommissioned,” Beukers shares.
Allinq serves many accounts across the world that depend on reliable and robust telecoms infrastructure. Indeed, the company is highly active in delivering excellent communication networks for airports, harbours, hospitals, and various other safetycritical industries.
“Although most of our work is invisible, it is highly relevant to a society where connectivity is crucial.”
Airport communications have become an important proposition for Allinq in recent years, as delivering these services relies on pooling many of its key strengths.
The company has delivered services to civil telecoms infrastructure for decades, amassing extensive knowledge of how to manage significant projects where attention to detail is critical.
For instance, 10 years ago, Allinq heavily invested in digitalisation and majorly developed its data-driven approach, which is now a hallmark of the company.
The business is able to utilise this previous experience for its current airport communication services. A noteworthy example is its ability to combine data with civil work, resulting in predictive maintenance, the creation of a digital twin for the entire
airport and parking areas, and the provision of valuable insights thanks to 24/7 network utilisation.
“It is important to have constant airport internet access for both business and leisure travellers, as it is a big part of their experience before and after the flight.”
As such, Allinq supports its clients’ mission to make Schiphol the world’s most digitised airport by proactively
ALLINQ’S PRINCIPLES
enhancing the performance of its telecoms network and passenger journeys.
CREATING A NETWORK
Correlating with and bolstering the company’s ambitious global operations, a comprehensive and efficient supply chain is crucial to meeting the logistical needs of its projects.
WORKING AND CONNECTING TOGETHER – The company name stands for its goal of connecting people and providing high-quality services.
QUALITY – With decades of experience and extensive knowledge in connectivity technologies, Allinq assists network owners both inside and outside of the industry to receive maximum performance from their infrastructure.
PARTNERS IN BUSINESS – Network owners must be forwardthinking in order to stay ahead. Therefore, by leveraging its knowledge of network lifecycles, Allinq helps its clients to remain innovative.
RELIABLE – Allinq is known for keeping its promises, which it ensures by closely following its policy for quality and many certification standards.
INNOVATIVE – The company is not afraid of experimentation to progress the business. For instance, if it identifies opportunities to reduce costs, increase staffing levels, or extend the lifespan of a network, it will take immediate action. This allows Allinq to create value for its clients in both the Netherlands and abroad.
Building a sustainable future together
Fibre optic networks are expanding rapidly and constantly encounter more challenges, therefore the need for network reliability, flexibility and sustainability is key.
From the very beginning, TKF was involved in the development of fibre optic networks and applications in the Netherlands. From the establishment of our sister company TFO in Nanjing (China) in 1998, through which we produce our own fibre, and the ultra-modern new production facility in Poland that opened in 2023, we are able to provide Europe even better with innovative fibre optic cable solutions.
Our country is one of the frontrunners when it comes to the rollout and acceptance of fibre networks. Together with Allinq, we were there when the first steps of the fiber-to-the-home roll out were taken. This connects us and makes us proud!
Reliable, sustainable and innovative
At TK, sustainability is strongly embedded in our organization, making a positive contribution to combating climate change and managing to reduce the impact on ecosystems by our products or their transportation. The new production location in Poland designed to meet ESG objectives and the use of recycled materials in new products are important spearheads of TKF.
About TKF
Since our founding in 1930, we have developed from a cable manufacturer to a technologically leading supplier of connectivity solutions. With a broad portfolio of cables, systems and services, we offer customers worldwide solutions for creating safe and reliable energy and data connections. In doing so, we have been actively contributing to a sustainable society for years. For us, corporate social responsibility means continuous attention to development and growth. In this, we always see room and opportunities for improvement.
A dependable supply chain is equally as valuable to Allinq’s field services, as working round-the-clock in a geographical area means that the company needs to be constantly reachable for its clients in case of emergencies.
“It is crucial that we have the right materials in our storage facilities, including our warehouse and service vans, and are able to contact our main suppliers on the rare occasion we don’t have the required materials,” Beukers expands.
Allinq also has a constant eye on the community, as it strives to decrease its footprint by using circular materials and efficient planning for its field engineers.
BEUKERS’ CAREER BACKGROUND
Beukers’ first association with the company was during his role as a Chartered Accountant for EY, a client of Allinq at the time. Initially, he was the accountant in charge of auditing the partnership’s financial statements.
However, in a phase of rapid growth for Allinq, Beukers was transferred to the company to take up the position of CFO, with the intention of continuing at the business for two years. However, Beukers remains at the business to this day as its CEO.
“After being CFO at the company for 10 years, we sold Allinq to a charity foundation with the intention of helping people make a living. The owner of the business at the time then became chairman of the foundation’s board and I was made CEO in his place,” he explains.
“ALTHOUGH MOST OF OUR WORK IS INVISIBLE, IT IS HIGHLY RELEVANT TO A SOCIETY WHERE CONNECTIVITY IS CRUCIAL”
– WIM BEUKERS, CEO, ALLINQ
From a social perspective, the company supports many projects to reduce poverty and facilitate activities to improve health. This includes its annual Christmas initiative where it supports families in poverty with tickets to join the local ice skating rink in Harderwijk.
The communal spirit of the company stems from the fact that it is proudly owned by a charity foundation, which allows it to prioritise continuity over short-term profit.
“The foundation’s character also gives us the necessary impetus to conduct business sustainably, increase our social involvement, and develop the well-being of our employees,” insights Beukers.
As such, Allinq’s charitable ownership means that it has the opportunity to fulfil real corporate stewardship.
PREPARED FOR DIGITAL EVOLUTIONS
Allinq passionately believes that it is increasingly important to have a deep understanding of the performance of the telecoms industry to navigate future evolutions within the digital world.
Therefore, the company is working behind the scenes to test several approaches to find the best possible ways forward.
Namely, Allinq is improving an existing product in the field of building information modelling (BIM) and visualising critical infrastructure through 3D models.
The company expects to release new software updates for the BIM platform in the coming months and introduce additional BIM and 3D modelling features that combine several areas of expertise to deepen its infrastructure knowledge.
As a result, Allinq will be able to accurately determine the expected worth, lifetime, and utilisation of a telecoms infrastructure network.
“As the world has a significant dependence on the internet, we feel a responsibility to support optimal internet accessibility for everyone, whenever and wherever,” Beukers closes.
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