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The connection of Dirk Pol

The vision of the man behind i4Networks

In the world of network services, Dirk Pol has stood as a beacon for over 26 years, with his expertise influencing the shaping of connectivity. From his early days in software development to steering i4Networks towards innovations, in today's connectivity landscape Dirk has earned his spurs. Thanks to particularly high quality standards, i4Networks' services are more stable than ever. The partnership with Previder (formerly Global-e Datacenter) has further strengthened his vision and marks the beginning of the transforming digital society.
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With a background rooted in software development and industrial automation, the transition to networks was a natural evolution for Dirk. ‘It's about more than just numbers and algorithms,’ Dirk stresses, as quality has always been the cornerstone of his approach. "As technological landscapes evolve, i4Networks remains at the forefront. We don't just upgrade equipment; we redefine the future of networks," explains the networking man.

A vision for tomorrow

Rolling out a new carrier in the Netherlands in three years was the new goal. "In my quest to connect the whole of the Netherlands, I recently came across Previder South; they have the right facilities. We had a click during a nice conversation and so we continued together. I continued my route, knowing that I have a nice POP location in Rijen." Despite the looming power shortage in the Randstad region, Dirk is not afraid to expand. ‘If customers keep the compute close by and the storage further away, then the power load is more distributed and we can move on again.’

Capacity in abundance

i4Networks specialises in broadband solutions and uses Nokia's routing and switching Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), among others. Nokia plays a leading role as a manufacturer of high-capacity switches for broadband networks. The POP location in Previder South offers Dutch parties opportunities to bring connectivity to Rijen, supported by the ample capacity available there.

Knowledge washout

Dirk's vision extends beyond carriers, exploring ways to expand the capabilities of networks while promoting community engagement. "The importance is not just reaching more customers; but an interconnected world. It is therefore moving at lightning speed and we have to be careful that we don't soon have a knowledge washout where nobody knows exactly how to do or make something anymore. People remain so important in this, that's what I want to work for!" notes Dirk.


Continuous pioneering

I4Networks is creating a connected digital world, demonstrating the importance of IT investments and explaining redundancy to its customers. And as i4Networks expands its operations, Dirk remains unflaggingly focused on delivering quality and creating social impact. His determination embodies the ethos of a true pioneer in connectivity, the kind of entrepreneur and organisation Previder enjoys working with.