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Satellite communications from Darmstadt, since 2007 as a network operator with its own hub, since 2015 with fibre (fiberONE), since 2026 with its own AI infrastructure (nynex.ai). The history in milestones and original documents.
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Andreas Buxbaum and Gunter Frank found NYNEX satellite OHG in Birkenweg, Darmstadt, in the immediate vicinity of the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC). The first project is a VSAT network with 200 sites in Iraq for the Ministry of Industry and Minerals and the General Systems Company (GSCC); alongside it, NYNEX builds private VSAT networks for companies.
NYNEX does not commit to a single manufacturer and deploys the market-leading VSAT platforms Hughes, iDirect, Viasat and Comtech EF Data. In the same year, IABG becomes a major customer; this is the start of a long-term collaboration.
NYNEX commissions its own hub at the Griesheim teleport and moves from system integrator to network operator. Capacity on Eutelsat W3A and W6 carries the services for Europe, the Middle East and North Africa; C-band capacity on ARABSAT extends coverage to Africa. First participation as an exhibitor at CABSAT in Dubai.
Public-sector clients join the customer base. For international missions, NYNEX connects embassy networks and camps in crisis regions by satellite, including in Afghanistan and Iraq. The equipment used is subject to export control and is delivered with certification.
Press release · VT iDirect
Herndon, Va. ·
A DVB-S2/ACM network on Eutelsat W6 for the entire EMEA region.
Network combines gains in bandwidth efficiency with customized tools to streamline end user experience
Herndon, Va., October 20, 2008 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced that NYNEX Network Solutions (Nynex), a leading satellite network operator headquartered in Germany, has launched a DVB-S2 network with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) based on iDirect's Evolution product line. The network will enable Nynex to deliver new levels of bandwidth efficiency to current and prospective customers throughout the Middle East, supporting a wide range of enterprise-class applications such as Voice over IP (VoIP) and high-speed access to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. The Evolution network will utilize capacity on Eutelsat's W6 satellite, which covers the expansive EMEA region. With iDirect's advanced DVB-S2/ACM features, Nynex will be able to significantly increase data throughput rates, reduce the cost of guaranteed bandwidth and strengthen service stability across the entire satellite footprint – overcoming challenges stemming from rain fade, poor signal strength, diverse antennae sizes and other conditions. Nynex plans to expand the network into Africa on the NewSkies NSS10 satellite.
The flexibility of the iDirect Intelligent platform will also enable Nynex to carry forward customized services that it has developed for resellers and end customers to support iDirect's award-winning iNFINITI product line. One of the advanced services is a Web portal that interfaces directly with iDirect's iVantage Network Management System, providing Nynex customers with more in-depth configuration and monitoring functionality, the ability to instantly register and commission remotes and tools that track and analyze usage data to optimize network performance.
“We selected iDirect to gain greater flexibility in how we deliver our services, manage our networks and grow our business. With iDirect's Evolution system, we can continue to provide highly personalized services to our enterprise-class customers, while delivering significant improvements in bandwidth efficiency.”
“As next-generation networks come onboard, satellite broadband is poised to play a more integral role in enterprise networks throughout the Middle East and Africa. Nynex has a head start on capturing this market and is wisely providing its customers with a wide range of options to take advantage of recent innovations in satellite network technology.”
Nynex will conduct a live demo of its Evolution network at the GITEX/GULFCOMMS conference and exhibition in Dubai from October 19 to 23, 2008 at Stand ZL-10.
About NYNEX
NYNEX is one of the leading system integrators for VSAT satellite services in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. NYNEX designs, implements and maintains satellite networks for a variety of business applications including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), High speed Intranet and Internet access, interactive data applications, enterprise applications, IP multicast services, content distribution and business continuity/back-up networks. The Web-based Nynex Network Operation Center (NOC) provides network operation, configuration and commissioning.
United Nations organisations become long-term customers. The service via Eutelsat T11N enters operation; NYNEX handles fault management itself. The company gives a presentation at the VSAT Forum in London and exhibits at SatCom Africa in Johannesburg for the first time.
NYNEX expands its capacity with two new beams on NSS-12: Ku-band over Europe and the Middle East, C-band over Europe and Africa. The Burum teleport operates 24 hours a day. With vNMS, NYNEX introduces its own monitoring system for customers.
Customer notice
Darmstadt ·
Two new beams on NSS-12: Ku-band over Europe and the Middle East, C-band over Europe and Africa; activations from 7 May 2010.
Dear valued customers, as we are facing a lot of new requests in the Middle East and African area during last couple of weeks, we are expanding our satellite fleet with two new beams:
NSS12, Ku-Band over Europe/ME with 6.1m Hub antenna: iDirect Evolution modems are supported on this beam. Activations will be possible on our network from 7th May 2010 on. The strong beam is providing high reliability with 1.2m/1.8m antennas.
NSS12, C-Band over Europe/Africa with 16m Hub antenna: iDirect Evolution modems are supported on this beam. Activations will be possible from 7th May 2010 on. The C-Band beam is providing high reliability with 1.8m/2.4m antennas.
The above additional capacity may help you to participate on more new business opportunities and to be more flexible with existing clients.
Gunter Frank, Projekt Management
NYNEX network solutions, Birkenweg 14a, Darmstadt
Press release · Newtec
Newtec FlexACM on Eutelsat W48: internet trunking for the Middle East and Central Asia from the Ottobrunn teleport.
Leading VSAT system integrator Nynex has installed Newtec's FlexACM technology to provide new coverage for the Middle East and Central Asia region.
Nynex's new services are a replacement for costly and unreliable existing fibre connections to the area. By using Newtec's FlexACM technology with inclined orbit satellites, Nynex is able to deliver robust connectivity at a significantly lower cost with unparalleled availability.
Using a combination of Newtec's Elevation ACM Shaper and Encapsulators (EL860), Elevation IP Satellite Modulators (EL170) and Elevation IP Satellite Modems (EL470), Nynex is running three transponders on Eutelsat W48, 48 degrees east to deliver Internet trunking for high-speed Internet in Iraq and Afghanistan via Wimax and 3G networks. The Newtec equipment is installed at the IABG teleport in Ottobrunn, Germany, and in remote locations in the Middle East.
Nynex's service provides connectivity to local civilian and military users at competitive rates, and with previously unattainable service availability.
“By combining Nynex's Monitoring and Control System, the advantage of an inclined satellite and the high performance of Newtec's Elevation technology with the robustness of Newtec's FlexACM solution, we can now easily deliver 100Mbit rates, much better service availability and a more appropriate solution to our customers in the region. We are already working on an extension of this service for Africa as an alternative solution to the very expensive and unreliable fibre optics Internet backbone there.”
Newtec's award-winning FlexACM combines a range of cutting-edge technologies for implementing Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), traffic shaping, payload compression and IP acceleration in a highly efficient way.
The integrated unique patent-pending Noise and Distortion Estimator (NoDE) provides accurate monitoring of the satellite link quality and enables optimum usage of satellite transponders. In addition to an average doubling of the capacity of an existing link, FlexACM guarantees the highest level of link availability even during bad weather conditions, making it ideal to use on Ku-band and Ka-band links. Using FlexACM on inclined satellites enables Nynex to use the satellite capacity to its maximum at all times as FlexACM automatically adapts the link parameters to the available satellite power level.
“With this installation, Nynex has made a significant improvement to the Internet service available in the region. The FlexACM technology is a key factor in facilitating the expansion of reliable connectivity at cost-effective rates, particularly in conditions that are subject to heavy rain attenuation or other regular link degradations.”
Newtec's Elevation IP modems are designed for the efficient transmission of IP over satellite at rates from 512 Kbps to 160 Mbps in full compliance with DVB-S2 standard (including 16APSK and 32APSK), and support a wide range of encapsulation protocols, such as MPE, ULE, GSE and XPE. They can be used in point-to-point or point-to-multipoint architecture in one-way configurations with terrestrial return channels or two-way configurations with return channel over satellite.
FlexACM is available across Newtec's Elevation product family, which consists of DVB-S2 IP satellite modulators, demodulators, modems and satellite IP appliances.
NYNEX migrates its entire global network to iDirect iDX 3.0. The platform combines TDMA and SCPC return channels dynamically within a single network, for example for the transmission of seismic data or the connection of GSM cells operating at full capacity. A new hub extends coverage to South America.
Press release · VT iDirect
Herndon, Va. ·
Upgrade of the entire network to iDirect iDX 3.0 with SCPC return channel; a new hub for South America.
Satellite service provider enhances offering across global customer base
Herndon, Va., September 10, 2011 – VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Nynex has licensed iDirect’s iDX 3.0 operating software to upgrade its entire global network with SCPC Return Channel and multi-channel demodulation capabilities. The upgrade enables Nynex to provide greater flexibility in bandwidth allocation by combining the advantages of TDMA and SCPC within a single network. Nynex has also expanded its coverage into South America by purchasing a 5IF hub to offer new services. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.
Nynex’s enhanced service offering will allow it to better address existing customer bandwidth requirements, while also helping differentiate its services from competitors to capture new customers. Nynex will use its upgraded network infrastructure to provide leased capacity to Virtual Network Operator (VNO) customers in the oil and gas, military, GSM mobile, and satellite news gathering markets who do not own any telecommunications infrastructure.
With iDX 3.0’s SCPC Return capability, Nynex can remotely upgrade an Evolution satellite router at a customer’s site to operate in TDMA or SCPC on the return channel. This enhanced flexibility enables Nynex to activate SCPC Return to support temporary heavy traffic conditions, such as sending seismic data from an oil and gas exploration site, or turn on SCPC permanently once traffic reaches a threshold where a dedicated connection is the most economical choice, such as a GSM network that has outgrown its current subscriber capacity.
“With iDirect’s iDX 3.0 operating software, we can gain the efficiencies of delivering our service over a large, shared TDMA outbound channel, while being able to offer our customers dedicated SCPC bandwidth on the inbound channel. Upgrading to iDX 3.0 helps us increase our market share across critical markets in the Middle East and Africa, while also expanding the Nynex brand into South America with a new hub installation.”
“Nynex can now serve customers more cost-effectively with distributed, dynamic networks and adapt its service to diverse applications and needs. What’s more, it’s a cost-saving opportunity since the provider can leverage its existing infrastructure while expanding its capabilities with SCPC to create new revenue streams and strengthen its competitive advantage.”
About NYNEX
NYNEX is one of the leading system integrators for VSAT satellite services in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Nynex designs, implements and maintains satellite networks for a variety of business applications including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), high speed Intranet and Internet access, interactive data applications, enterprise applications, IP multicast services, content distribution and business continuity/back-up networks. The Web-based Nynex Network Operation Center (NOC) provides network operation, configuration and commissioning.
NYNEX commissions high-bandwidth capacity on ARABSAT E21B (21.5° East). The company exhibits at AfricaCom in Cape Town for the first time. The head office moves to Robert-Bosch-Straße 20 in Darmstadt’s new Europaviertel district, alongside companies from the IT and space sectors.
NYNEX supplies networks for reconstruction in Libya as well as for energy companies and aid organisations. Maritime satellite communications becomes a separate business line. The company publishes technical tutorials on Facebook and Instagram.
Press release · Avanti Communications
Multi-year contract extension with Avanti: Ka-band broadband via HYLAS 2 for enterprise and government customers in Libya, following the deployment in Afghanistan.
NYNEX satellite OHG, a leading VSAT systems operator and integrator, has grown its multi-million dollar contract with Avanti Communications to extend satellite broadband coverage across Libya.
Following successful deployment to Afghanistan over the last twelve months via Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, the latest contract extension will enable NYNEX to target Libyan enterprise and government customers with a new satellite broadband offering.
“We take great pride in providing innovative solutions using the latest in satellite technology, and are pleased to grow our existing relationship with Avanti. Powered by Avanti’s HYLAS 2 satellite, our new Ka-band service will provide high-quality, adaptive broadband packages to meet the demands of enterprise and government customers in North Africa.”
“Combining extensive experience in the Middle East and North Africa with 100% coverage over key countries, Avanti has developed a high-quality solution for NYNEX. We are delighted to extend our partnership.”
Both NYNEX and Avanti Communications will be exhibiting at CabSat in Dubai, 11th – 13th March.
In June 2015 NYNEX files the fiberONE trademark, followed in December by “Home Speed Home”. The brief is fixed from the start: simple products, FTTH no slower than 1 Gbit/s and symmetrical by default. “Why? Because we can.” The first connections go live in the Rhine-Main region, and shortly afterwards the company’s first own 10-gigabit connection goes into operation. Fibre becomes the second line of business alongside satellite communications.
The satellite business reaches its highest operational level to date. The teleport network comprises eight sites: Usingen, Perl, Cyprus, Ruppichteroth, Burum, Griesheim, Darmstadt and Ottobrunn.
Immediately after the DigiNetz Act comes into force, in November 2016 NYNEX asks the City of Darmstadt for shared use of municipal ducts for its fibre roll-out. As no agreement is reached, NYNEX takes the case to the Federal Network Agency: the first dispute-resolution proceedings under the new act. On 6 October 2017 Ruling Chamber 11 obliges the city to open the traffic-signal duct route along Berliner Allee and Rheinstraße for shared use against a fee; the city contests the decision before the Darmstadt administrative court. NYNEX’s position: gigabit for everyone is economically and ecologically feasible if existing infrastructure is shared.
The AFCEA trade exhibition in Bonn becomes a regular fixture in the trade-fair calendar. The satellite network migrates to iDirect Evolution X5. fiberONE is launched on the market with its own website, its own tariffs and its own customer service; the first households in Darmstadt receive symmetrical gigabit connections.
As many companies switch to working from home, demand for fibre connections and for encrypted connections with skyZIP increases. In 2021, meincoronatest24.de goes online. Automated provisioning reaches its highest level to date with 1,503 new terminals in one year, an average of one terminal every six hours.
fiberONE expands into the Frankfurt city network, extending the fibre business from the regional network to the infrastructure of the city itself. In parallel, NYNEX provides connections for aid organisations in the countries neighbouring Ukraine. By this time, more than 27,300 terminals have been commissioned through the company’s own provisioning.
NYNEX commissions direct connections to the Frankfurt data centre environment as well as dark fibre routes between Darmstadt and Frankfurt. In the same period, the FTTH network is upgraded to connections in the 10 Gbit/s class.
To mark its 26th anniversary in October, NYNEX commissions its own AI infrastructure under nynex.ai with more than 27 models; autonomous agents take over mail triage, monitoring and ticket processing. With the new nynex.de, fiberONE, nynex.ai and eauto-cash.de, the brand family is complete. The strategy for the next 26 years is based on the convergence of LEO constellations, fibre and AI; NYNEX operates services on all three levels itself.