Company Research Report: RIEDEL Networks GmbH & Co. KG

Company Overview

• Name: RIEDEL Networks GmbH & Co. KG

• Mission: RIEDEL Networks aims to be a leading provider of customized telecommunications and network services globally, focusing on quality, security, and reliability for medium-sized businesses and media companies.

• Founded: No information is available

• Founder: Thomas Riedel

• Key People:

• Michael Martens, CEO

• Thomas Bender, COO

• Bernhard Pussel, CSO

• Timo Siebel, CTO

• Timo Koch, CCO (Media)

• Headquarters:

• Schlossstraße 10, 35510 Butzbach, Germany

• Media House: Ottostraße 12, 50859 Köln (Lövenich), Germany

• Number of Employees: Information not explicitly stated, but the company is part of the Riedel Communications Group, which includes over 1,000 employees at over 30 locations.

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: RIEDEL Networks is recognized for providing tailor-made telecommunications and network solutions, including global MPLS, SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud connectivity. They emphasize direct support and are noted for provider neutrality and high customer focus.

Products

Cloud Services

• Direct Cloud Connectivity: Provides direct access to cloud services, enhancing speed and reliability.

• Cloud onramp for SaaS: Simplifies the integration of software as a service applications.

• Multicloud Access: Allows connectivity across multiple cloud environments.

• Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB): Ensures secure access to cloud applications.

Security Services

• Managed Firewall: Offers firewall management to protect networks.

• Secure Internet Gateway (SIG): Secure web gateway services.

• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA): Provides security model based on strict identity verification.

• DDOS Protection: Protects against distributed denial-of-service attacks.

• Managed SIEM: Security information and event management services.

Transport Network / Public IP

• Broadband Internet Access: High-speed internet solutions.

• Business Internet Access: Dedicated business internet services.

• Direct Internet Access: Direct high-performance internet connectivity.

Unified Communication

• vPBX: Virtual private branch exchange services.

• Direct Routing for MS Teams: Facilitates integration with Microsoft Teams for telephony.

• Cisco Webex: Collaboration and conferencing solutions.

Transport Network / Private IP

• MPLS WAN: Multiprotocol label switching wide area network solutions.

• DMVPN: Dynamic multipoint VPN solutions.

• Hybrid VPN (MPLS/DMVPN): Combines different VPN technologies.

• Ethernet (E-Line & E-Tree): Ethernet transport options.

• SSL VPN (Anyconnect): Secure socket layer virtual private networks.

Media Services Production

• Transcoding, En-/Decoding: Media format conversion services.

• Media Asset Management: Handling and storage of media files.

• Recording / Clipping: Video recording and editing.

• Remote Editing: Enables remote media editing workflows.

Overlay Network

• SD-WAN Premium (Viptela): High-performance software-defined wide area networks.

• SD-WAN Core (Meraki): Robust network management solutions.

• SD-Branch (uCPE C8200 Series): Unified network functions at branch sites.

• SASE (Umbrella / DUO): Secure access service edge solutions for network security.

Media Services Networks

• Managed Connectivity: Network connectivity tailored for media enterprises.

• Direct Media Cloud Access: Direct cloud connectivity for media services.

• IP Media WAN: Wide area network solutions for media IP traffic.

• X-SRT Gateway: Secure, reliable transport for media content.

Recent Developments

• New Partnerships:

• Partnership with Kalaam Carrier Solutions to establish a regional network for MENA motorsport events.

• Cooperation with Avaya Deutschland to take over jointly managed long-distance data contracts.

• New Appointments: Justus Rogmann appointed as an SRT expert, engaged to enhance secure reliable transport offerings.

• Exhibitions and Awards:

• Participation in IT security expos, notably presenting solutions at the it-sa Expo&Congress.

• Recognized repeatedly as a "Family-Friendly Company in Wetterau."

• Infrastructure and Network Expansion:

• Construction of managed MPLS networks for sport streaming platform Dyn Media.

• Development of a new Media House in Köln (Lövenich).

• Industry Recognition:

• Placement as a niche provider in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services.

This report strategically analyzes RIEDEL Networks' company dynamics, diverse product offerings, and the expansion and recognition efforts that solidify its stance in the global network services market.