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.
CONNECTING TOGETHER
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.
“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.
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.
“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
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 safety-critical 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 enhancing the performance of its telecoms network and passenger journeys.
“Although most of our work is invisible, it is highly relevant to a society where connectivity is crucial”
Wim Beukers, CEO, Allinq
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.
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.
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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