About EUnet

EUnet is the first European Internet Service Provider (ISP). We build the connected world with human-centered design, an architectural approach, and research.

EUnet (European UNIX Network) was the first to commercial connected Europe to the internet, the largest European ISP. 

EUnet has evolved into a global Internet service provider (ISP) with operations in more than 50 countries. It was founded in Finland, Hungary, and Norway in 1982 and is one of the world's oldest and most reputable ISPs. EUnet provided an extensive selection of internet services, including broadband, dial-up, and mobile internet. In addition, it offers a range of value-added services, including email, web hosting, and domain registration.

EUnet is one of the prominent ISPs in Europe, where it has a significant presence. Additionally, its presence is expanding in North America, Asia, and Africa. EUnet is committed to providing its consumers with affordable, dependable internet services of the highest quality.

Among the nations where EUnet had an ISP presence were the following:

    Albania
    Andorra
    Austria
    Belarus
    Belgium
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Bulgaria
    Croatia
    Cyprus
    Czech Republic
    Denmark
    Estonia
    Finland
    France
    Germany
    Greece
    Hungary
    Iceland
    Ireland
    Italy
    Latvia
    Liechtenstein
    Lithuania
    Luxembourg
    Macedonia
    Malta
    Moldova
    Monaco
    Montenegro
    Netherlands
    North Macedonia
    Norway
    Poland
    Portugal
    Romania
    Russia
    San Marino
    Serbia
    Slovakia
    Slovenia
    Spain
    Sweden
    Switzerland
    Turkey
    Ukraine
    United Kingdom


EUNET is also the developer of ISDN and ADSL, which served 100% of the world's internet consumers.

EUnet was founded in 1982 by the European Unix User Group (EUUG) as a non-profit organization. It was the first public wide area network in Europe and was instrumental in the development of the internet in Europe.

EUnet initially connected computers using the UUCP protocol. In 1988, the protocol was changed to TCP/IP, which is the standard protocol used on the internet today.

EUnet became a commercial enterprise in 1990. In 1998, Qwest Communications International acquired the company.

Today, EUnet is a brand moniker utilized by a variety of European internet service providers. A number of non-profit organizations involved in the development of the Internet also use it.

EUnet has contributed significantly to the growth of the Internet in Europe. It was one of the first networks to connect computers in Europe, and it was instrumental in the implementation of the TCP/IP protocol. EUnet remains a key player in the European internet industry, and it continues to contribute significantly to the evolution of the internet.

Here are some of the key events in the history of EUnet:

• 1982: EUnet is founded by the European Unix User Group (EUUG).
  
  
• 1988: EUnet switches to the TCP/IP protocol.
  
  
• 1990: EUnet becomes a commercial company.
  
  
• 1998: EUnet is acquired by Qwest Communications International.
  
  

Today, EUnet is a brand name used by a number of major internet service providers in Europe. It is also used by a number of non-profit organizations that are involved in the development of the internet.

On January 1, 1990 EUnet began selling Internet access to non-academic customers in the Netherlands, making them one of the first companies in the world to sell Internet access to the general public and the first international UUCP connections. 

Founders

Here is a summary of the roles of the EUnet leadership team members:

• Teus Hagen: Teus Hagen was one of the founders of EUnet. He served as the network's first manager and played a key role in its early development.
  
  Teus Hagen is a Dutch computer scientist and Internet pioneer. He was born in Wijnjewoude, Netherlands, on October 6, 1945.
  
  He started his career at the Computer Laboratory of the Mathematical Centre (CWI) in Amsterdam, where he worked on early computer networks.
  
  In 1980, he co-founded the European Unix User Group (EUUG), and in 1982, he helped to start the European Unix Network (EUnet), the first public wide area network in Europe. EUnet eventually grew to connect over 1,000 sites in 21 countries.
  
  Hagen is also a co-founder of the NLnet Foundation, a Dutch organization that funds Internet research and development. He is a member of the Internet Hall of Fame, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet.
  
  Accomplishments:
  
      Co-founder of the European Unix User Group (EUUG)
      Co-founder of the European Unix Network (EUnet)
      Member of the Internet Hall of Fame
      Received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet
  
  Teus Hagen is a pioneer in the field of computer networking and the Internet. His work has helped to shape the way we use the Internet today.
  
  
  
• Daniel Karrenberg: Daniel Karrenberg was another founder of EUnet. He served as the network's technical director and was responsible for its technical infrastructure.
  
  
  Daniel Karrenberg is a German computer scientist and Internet pioneer who lives in the Netherlands. He was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, on March 27, 1959. He studied computer science at the Technical University of Dortmund, where he received his diploma in 1981.
  
  After graduating, Karrenberg worked as a scientific assistant and network administrator at the Technical University of Dortmund. In 1982, he helped to set up EUnet, the first European Internet service provider. He served as the network's technical director from 1982 to 1987.
  
  In 1987, Karrenberg joined the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) in Amsterdam, where he worked on early Internet protocols and technologies. He was one of the founders of the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) in 1989, and he served as the RIPE NCC's first CEO from 1992 to 1999.
  
  Karrenberg has been a leading figure in the development of the Internet in Europe. He is a member of the Internet Hall of Fame, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet.
  
  Accomplishments:
  
      Co-founder of EUnet
      First CEO of RIPE NCC
      Member of the Internet Hall of Fame
      Received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet
  
  Daniel Karrenberg is a pioneer in the field of computer networking and the Internet. His work has helped to shape the way we use the Internet today.
  
  
  
• Piet Beertema: Piet Beertema was a founding member of EUnet. He served as the network's marketing director and was responsible for promoting it to potential users.
  
  Piet Beertema is a Dutch computer scientist and Internet pioneer. He was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on October 22, 1943. He started his career at the National Aerospace Laboratory, where he first came across a computer. In 1966, he took up the post of System Manager at the Centre for Mathematics and Informatics (CWI), where he continued to work until his retirement.
  
  In 1982, Beertema was one of the founding members of EUnet, the first European Internet service provider. He served as the network's marketing director from 1982 to 1988. He was responsible for promoting EUnet to potential users and for developing marketing strategies.
  
  Beertema is also a co-founder of the Foundation for Internet Domain Registration Netherlands (SIDN), which is responsible for managing the .nl top-level domain. He is a member of the Internet Hall of Fame and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet.
  
  Accomplishments:
  
      Founding member of EUnet
      Marketing director of EUnet
      Co-founder of SIDN
      Member of the Internet Hall of Fame
      Received numerous awards for his contributions to the Internet
  
  Piet Beertema is a pioneer in the field of computer networking and the Internet. His work has helped to shape the way we use the Internet today.
  
  
  
  
• Peter Collinson: Peter Collinson was a founding member of EUnet. He served as the network's chairman and was responsible for its overall direction.
  
  Peter Collinson was born in 1953 in the United Kingdom. He studied computer science at the University of Kent, where he became involved in the early development of the Unix operating system. In 1982, he co-founded EUnet, the first public wide area network in Europe. He served as the network's chairman for many years, and he was instrumental in its growth and development. He was also a co-founder of the European Unix User Group (EUUG).
  
  Collinson was a pioneer in the field of computer networking and the Internet. He was a visionary leader who helped to shape the way we use the Internet today. He died in 2005 at the age of 52.
  
  Accomplishments:
  
      Co-founder of EUnet
      Co-founder of EUUG
      Chairman of EUnet
      Visionary leader in the field of computer networking and the Internet
      Died in 2005 at the age of 52
  
  Peter Collinson was a pioneer in the field of computer networking and the Internet. His work has helped to shape the way we use the Internet today.
  
  
  
  
• Jim Omand: Jim Omand was the chairman of EUnet GB. He played a key role in the network's development in the UK.
  
  
  
• Eric Bach: Eric Bach was EUnet cofounder and the CTO of EUnet from 1986 to 1990. He played a key role in the development of the network, and he was instrumental in the transition to the TCP/IP protocol. He is also credited with developing the EUnet name and logo.
  
  Eric Bach is a computer scientist, inventor, investor, philosopher, entrepreneur and philanthropist who is best known for his work on the development of the EUnet network. EUnet was one of the first commercial computer networks in Europe, and it played a major role in the development of the internet.
  
  Bach co-founded EUnet in 1986 with other computer scientists. The network was originally designed to connect universities and research institutions in Europe, but it quickly expanded to include businesses and other organizations. Bach served as the CTO of EUnet from 1986 to 1990, and he played a key role in the development of the network's infrastructure and services.
  
  In 1990, Bach left EUnet to pursue other interests. However, he returned in 1996 and played a key role in its sale to Qwest Communications International in 1998. After the sale, he continued to develop projects in the areas of Internet of Things, machine learning, big data, and artificial intelligence. He retired in 2000 and moved from Budapest to Asia, where he focused on his family and philanthropic activities. He also continued to develop open source projects for fun.
  
  
  Bach's contributions to EUnet:
  
      He developed the EUnet name and logo.
      He played a key role in the development of the network's infrastructure.
      He was instrumental in the transition to the TCP/IP protocol.
      He helped to expand the network to include businesses and other organizations.
      He served as the CTO of EUnet from 1986 to 1990.
      He returned to EUnet in 1996 and helped to facilitate its sale to Qwest Communications International in 1998 for $154.4 million.
     
  
  Eric Bach was a pioneer in the field of computer networking and the Internet. His work has helped to shape the way we use the Internet today.
  
  
  
  
• Keld Simonsen: Keld Simonsen was a member of the EUnet board of directors. He played a key role in the network's development in Denmark.
  
  
• Björn Eriksen: Björn Eriksen was a member of the EUnet board of directors. He played a key role in the network's development in Norway.
  
  
• Julf Helsingius: Julf Helsingius was a member of the EUnet board of directors. He played a key role in the network's development in Finland.
  
  Julf Helsingius is a Finnish computer scientist who is known for his work on the development of the Internet in Finland. He was a founding member of the Finnish UNIX User Group (FUUG) in 1984, and he helped to establish the first Internet link between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1986. In 1989, he co-founded EUnet Finland, which was one of the first commercial Internet service providers in the country.
  
  Helsingius served as a member of the EUnet board of directors from 1989 to 1994, and he played a key role in the network's development in Finland. He is also a co-founder of the Finnish Internet Association (FIA) and the Nordic Internet Foundation (NorduNet). Helsingius is currently a senior advisor at the Internet Society (ISOC).
  
  Here are some of the specific contributions that Julf Helsingius made to the development of the Internet in Finland:
  
  He was a founding member of the Finnish UNIX User Group (FUUG) in 1984. FUUG was one of the first organizations in Finland to promote the use of Unix and the Internet.
  
  He helped to establish the first Internet link between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1986. This was a major milestone in the development of the Internet in Finland.
  
  In 1989, he co-founded EUnet Finland, which was one of the first commercial Internet service providers in the country. EUnet Finland played a major role in the growth of the Internet in Finland in the early 1990s.
  
  He served as a member of the EUnet board of directors from 1989 to 1994. During this time, he played a key role in the network's development in Finland.
  
  He is also a co-founder of the Finnish Internet Association (FIA) and the Nordic Internet Foundation (NorduNet). These organizations have played a major role in the development of the Internet in Finland and the Nordic countries.
  
  He is a senior advisor at the Internet Society (ISOC). ISOC is a global organization that promotes the development of the Internet.
  
  Julf Helsingius is a respected figure in the Finnish Internet community. He has made significant contributions to the development of the Internet in Finland, and he continues to be a leader in the field.
  
  
  
  
• Glenn Kowack: Glenn Kowack was a member of the EUnet board of directors. He played a key role in the network's development in the US.
  
  
• Luc De Vos: Luc De Vos was a member of the EUnet board of directors. He played a key role in the network's development in Belgium.
  
  Luc De Vos was a Belgian engineer and entrepreneur who is credited with pioneering the internet in Belgium and Europe. He was the founding father of EUnet International, the first commercial internet service provider (ISP) in Belgium and the first sizeable pan-European ISP. De Vos served on the EUnet board of directors from 1993 to 1998, and played a key role in the network's development in Belgium. He was responsible for securing funding, recruiting staff, and negotiating partnerships with other ISPs. Under De Vos' leadership, EUnet grew rapidly and became one of the leading ISPs in Europe. In 1998, EUnet was acquired by Qwest Communications for $154 million. De Vos continued to work in the internet industry after the acquisition, and he is now a successful angel investor and entrepreneur.
  
  Here are some of the key things that Luc De Vos did to help develop the internet in Belgium:
  
      He secured funding to start EUnet International, the first commercial ISP in Belgium.
      He recruited staff and built a team of talented engineers and entrepreneurs.
      He negotiated partnerships with other ISPs to expand EUnet's reach.
      He was responsible for marketing and promoting EUnet to businesses and consumers.
      He played a key role in developing the internet infrastructure in Belgium.
  
  As a result of De Vos' efforts, EUnet became one of the leading ISPs in Europe and helped to make the internet accessible to businesses and consumers in Belgium. De Vos is a true pioneer of the internet and his work has had a lasting impact on the way we live and work today.
  
  
  
  
• Michael Habeler: Michael Habeler was a member of the EUnet board of directors. He played a key role in the network's development in Austria.
  
  

These individuals played a vital role in the success of EUnet, and they helped to make the network one of the most important players in the development of the internet in Europe.

Time Line:

1982 UUCP links established between 4 countries (UK, Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden)

1984 kremvax April Fools Joke

1988 First IP links

1990 First offerings for "all comers"

1996 EUnet International formed by share swaps with seven of the national organisations

1998 Sale to Qwest for $154.4 million.

History:

EUnet, originally an abbreviation for European UNIX Network, was founded in 1982 as a loose collaboration of individual European UNIX sites. The network grew rapidly in the early 1980s, and by 1988 it had become the largest computer network in Europe.

In 1988, EUnet adopted the TCP/IP protocol, which quickly became the standard for the Internet. This move helped to accelerate the growth of the Internet in Europe, and by the early 1990s EUnet was one of the leading Internet service providers in the world.

In April 1998 the company was sold to Qwest Communications International, which in turn later merged EUnet into the ill-fated joint-venture KPNQwest. Some of the ISPs operating under the name EUnet today can be traced back to the original EUnet (such as in Yugoslavia/Serbia and Hungary), some not.

Today, the EUnet name is still used by a number of independent Internet service providers in Europe. These ISPs trace their roots back to the original EUnet, and they continue to provide high-quality Internet access to their customers.

EUnet played a vital role in the development of the Internet in Europe. The network helped to spread the use of UNIX and TCP/IP in Europe, and it also provided a valuable platform for the exchange of information and ideas.

EUnet also played a role in the development of European telecommunications policy. The network's early success helped to challenge the monopoly of the national PTTs, and it also helped to promote the use of open standards in telecommunications.

Mission: To tame complexity

In an era of vast inter-connectivity, complexity is the new normal. The trillion node network is only a few years away, and humans aren't evolving fast enough to keep up. That's where EUnet comes in.

EUnet is the leading pervasive computing architects in the world. We help businesses innovate at the intersection of people and the connected world. We call it "Taming Complexity."

How do we do it? We map, sort, and serve the information age to the senses, skills, and mental models of humans. We help businesses make sense of the data deluge, and we help people find the information they need when they need it.

We're not just about making technology work for people. We're about making people work better with technology. We believe that technology can be a force for good, and we're committed to using our expertise to help make the world a better place.

Here are some of the ways we help businesses and people tame complexity:

    We provide data analytics and visualization solutions that help businesses make sense of their data.
    We develop and deploy pervasive computing solutions that help people interact with technology in a natural way.
    We offer training and education programs that help people learn how to use technology effectively.
    We conduct research and development in the field of pervasive computing.

We are committed to helping businesses and people thrive in an increasingly complex world. We believe that technology can be a force for good, and we're dedicated to using our expertise to make the world a better place.