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{{Infobox company
| logo = Agile-Logo.png
| name = Agile Networks
| foundation = 2011
| location = [[Dublin]], Ireland
| key_people = Kenn Larkin, CEO
| industry = [[Computer networking]]
| products = Datacentre, Network Security, Campus/Branch Networks, Wireless, Support, Consultancy Services
| type = [[Limited Company|Limited_company]]
| homepage = [http://www.agilenetworks.ie/ www.agilenetworks.ie]
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'''Agile Networks''' was founded in 2011 following a management buyout of the operations of '''Telindus''' in Ireland. The new company acquired the assets, staff and customer base from Telindus following similar management buyouts for other Telindus entities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Germany and Italy.<ref name=CRN>{{cite web|last=CRN|title=Irish arm saved by MBO|url=http://www.channelweb.co.uk/crn-uk/news/2132050/telindus-irish-arm-saved-mbo|publisher=Compuer Reseller News}}</ref> The new entity has secured funding support from Fingal County Enterprise Board, the local authority where Agile Networks has its head office based in [[Blanchardstown]], Dublin 15.<ref name="High Value Jobs">{{cite web|last=Fingal CEB|title=High Value Jobs|url=http://www.fingalceb.ie/News-and-Press/News/High-value-jobs-saved-just-in-time-for-Christmas|publisher=Fingal County Enterprise Board}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Evening Herald|title=€80k grant saves jobs|url=http://www.herald.ie/news/80k-grant-saves-jobs-2963319.html|publisher=Evening Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Corcoran|first=Sorcha|title=Agile Networks gets €80k grant from Fingal CEB|url=http://www.businessandleadership.com/small-business/item/33983-agile-networks-gets-80k-gr|publisher=Business and Leadership}}</ref>
'''Agile Networks''' is an Irish computer networking company based in [[Dublin]]. It was founded in 2011 following a management buyout of the operations of [[Telindus]] in Ireland. The new company acquired the assets, staff and customer base from Telindus following similar management buyouts for other Telindus entities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Germany and Italy.<ref name=CRN>{{cite web|last=CRN|title=Irish arm saved by MBO|date=13 December 2011 |url=http://www.channelweb.co.uk/crn-uk/news/2132050/telindus-irish-arm-saved-mbo|publisher=Computer Reseller News}}</ref> The new entity secured funding support from Fingal County Enterprise Board, the local council where Agile Networks has its head office based in [[Blanchardstown]], Dublin 15.<ref name="High Value Jobs">{{cite web|last=Fingal CEB|title=High Value Jobs|url=http://www.fingalceb.ie/News-and-Press/News/High-value-jobs-saved-just-in-time-for-Christmas|publisher=Fingal County Enterprise Board|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029170343/http://www.fingalceb.ie/News-and-Press/News/High-value-jobs-saved-just-in-time-for-Christmas|archivedate=29 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Evening Herald|title=€80k grant saves jobs|url=http://www.herald.ie/news/80k-grant-saves-jobs-2963319.html|work=Evening Herald}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Corcoran|first=Sorcha|title=Agile Networks gets €80k grant from Fingal CEB|date=30 January 2022 |url=http://www.businessandleadership.com/small-business/item/33983-agile-networks-gets-80k-gr|publisher=Business and Leadership}}</ref> In 2017 Agile Networks merged with Plannet21 to create a new IT group targeting revenues of €100M.<ref>{{cite web|last=Irish Times|title=PlanNet21 sets €100m revenue target after Agile acquisition|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/plannet21-sets-100m-revenue-target-after-agile-acquisition-1.3005904|publisher=Irish Times}}</ref>


==Customer Base==
==Customer Base==
Agile Networks' customer base includes technology companies like [[Digiweb]], [[Hutchinson 3G]], and [[IAC Search and Media]]; public sector bodies like [[HEAnet]], [[Health Service Executive|HSE]], and [[Electricity Supply Board|ESB]]; and large multinational enterprises like [[Abbott Laboratories]], [[Analog Devices]], and [[GE]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Newenham|first=Pamela|title=Plumbing the internet for success|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/1220/1224328041648.html|publisher=Irish Times}}</ref>. Given the company is focused on complex networks it tends to focus on technology led customers and large international organisations based in Ireland. The company's best known project is the development of a 100MB broadband network which was officially launched in 2011.<ref name="Silicon Republic">{{cite web|last=Kennedy|first=John Fintan|title=Laying the foundations for the schools of tomorrow|url=http://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/item/20205-digsch2010|publisher=Silicon Republic}}</ref> It was subsequently announced that this network will expand to an additional 650 secondary schools in Ireland, ultimately connecting up every post-primary school at a cost of €41M to be predominantly funded by the Department of Education and Skills.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tech Central|title=Massive project promises 100Mb/s for schools|url=http://www.techcentral.ie/18250/massive-project-promises-100mbs-broadband-to-650-secondary-schools|publisher=Tech Central}}</ref>
Agile Networks' customer base includes technology companies like [[Digiweb]], [[Hutchison 3G]], and [[IAC Search and Media]]; public sector bodies like [[HEAnet]], [[Health Service Executive|HSE]], and [[Dublin City University|DCU]]; and large enterprises like [[Abbott Laboratories]], [[Analog Devices]], and [[Aviva Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Newenham|first=Pamela|title=Plumbing the internet for success|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/1220/1224328041648.html|newspaper=The Irish Times}}</ref> Given the company is focused on complex networks it tends to focus on technology led customers and large international organisations based in Ireland. The company's best known project is the development of a 100&nbsp;MB broadband network which was officially completed in December 2014.<ref name="Tech Central">{{cite web|last=Pro|first=Tech|title=HEAnet completes €30m second level broadband rollout |date=8 December 2014 |url=http://www.techcentral.ie/heanet-completes-e30m-second-level-broadband-rollout/|publisher=Tech Media}}</ref> This network connects all 780 secondary schools in Ireland, ultimately connecting up every post-primary student predominantly funded by the Department of Education and Skills.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tech Central|title=Massive project promises 100Mb/s for schools|date=6 February 2012 |url=http://www.techcentral.ie/18250/massive-project-promises-100mbs-broadband-to-650-secondary-schools|publisher=Tech Central}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
The company has received two awards to date:
The company has received the following awards to date:
{| class="wikitable"
Fingal Business Excellence Awards '''Best New Business 2012''' <ref>{{cite web|last=Fingal Dublin chamber|title=New Business Excellence Award|url=http://www.fingaldublinchamber.ie/awards2012/results/newbusiness.htm|publisher=Fingal Chamber of Commerce}}</ref>
|-
and Juniper Networks '''UK + Ireland Partner of the Year 2012''' <ref>{{cite web|last=Newenham|first=Pamela|title=Plumbing the internet for success|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/1220/1224328041648.html|publisher=Irish Times}}</ref>
! Awarding Body !! Award !! Sources
⚫
In both cases the judges cited Agile Networks operational model, technical capabilities, and growing list of clients as evidence of success in the marketplace.
|-
| EY Entrepreneur of the Year || 2015 Emerging Entrepreneur Finalist || |http://www.eoy.ie/new/2015-ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-finalists-announced/
|-
| TechExcellence Awards || 2015 Reseller of the Year <br />
2014 Reseller of the Year <br />
2013 Startup of the Year
|| https://web.archive.org/web/20150713231635/http://www.techexcellenceawards.ie/winners-2015/ <br />
https://web.archive.org/web/20150713225453/http://www.techexcellenceawards.ie/winners-2014/ <br />
http://www.techcentral.ie/espion-wins-company-honour-at-ict-excellence-awards/
|-
| European Business Awards || 2014/15 National Champion <br />
2013/14 National Champion <br />
2013/14 Ruban d'Honneur <br />
|| http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/agile-networks-retains-national-champ-title-30589606.html <br />
http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/agile-among-top-euro-companies-29934725.html <br />
https://web.archive.org/web/20150713222823/http://www.fingaldublinchamber.ie/news-blog-layout/276-agile-networks-european-business-awards-finalist
|-
| Bank of Ireland Startup Awards || 2014 Grand Prix Winner <br />
2014 Services Gold Winner <br />
2014 IT Bronze Winner
|| http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/entertainment/fingal-it-company-is-named-startup-of-the-year-at-awards-30732414.html
|-
| Small Firms Association National Awards || 2014 Emerging New Business || |http://www.businessandleadership.com/small-business/item/43834-sfa-national-small-business
|-
| Juniper Networks Partner Awards|| 2014 UK+I Partner Award <br />
2013 UK+I Partner Award <br />
2012 UK+! Partner Award <br />
2012 GPC Partner of the Year Award
|| https://web.archive.org/web/20130120040749/http://newsroom.juniper.net/press-releases/juniper-networks-honors-partners-for-excellence-in-nyse-jnpr-975165
|-
| Cisco || 2013 Premier Partner of the Year || http://www.agilenetworks.ie/cisco/
|-
|}

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In all cases the judges cited Agile Networks operational model, technical capabilities, and growing list of clients as evidence of success in the marketplace.

==Vendor Accreditations==
Agile Networks holds the following accreditation from international networking vendors.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Vendor !! Accreditation !! Source
|-
| Juniper Networks || Elite Partner + PSS Partner || |http://www.juniper.net/us/en/partners/locator
|-
| Extreme Networks || Diamond Partner + PartnerWorks Partner || |http://www.extremenetworks.com/partners/find-a-partner/location/Europe-Middle-East-Africa/IE
|-
| Cisco Systems || Premier Partner || |http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/openBasicSearch.do
|-
| Palo Alto Networks || Gold Partner || |https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/partners.html
|-
| Aruba Networks || Gold Partner || |https://web.archive.org/web/20150419220044/http://www.arubanetworks.com/partners/find-a-partner/emea-partner-locator/
|-
| F5|| VAR Partner || |https://f5.com/partners/find-a-partner
|-
| A10 || Affinity Partner || |https://www.a10networks.com/partners/find-reseller
|-
| Adva Optical || FSP Services Partner || |http://www.advaoptical.com/en/about-us/partners.aspx
|-
| Calix|| Advantage Partner || |http://www.calix.com/global/partners/
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Agile Networks
Company typeLimited_company
IndustryComputer networking
Founded2011
HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
Key people
Kenn Larkin, CEO
ProductsDatacentre, Network Security, Campus/Branch Networks, Wireless, Support, Consultancy Services
Websitewww.agilenetworks.ie

Agile Networks is an Irish computer networking company based in Dublin. It was founded in 2011 following a management buyout of the operations of Telindus in Ireland. The new company acquired the assets, staff and customer base from Telindus following similar management buyouts for other Telindus entities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Germany and Italy.[1] The new entity secured funding support from Fingal County Enterprise Board, the local council where Agile Networks has its head office based in Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.[2][3][4] In 2017 Agile Networks merged with Plannet21 to create a new IT group targeting revenues of €100M.[5]

Customer Base

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Agile Networks' customer base includes technology companies like Digiweb, Hutchison 3G, and IAC Search and Media; public sector bodies like HEAnet, HSE, and DCU; and large enterprises like Abbott Laboratories, Analog Devices, and Aviva Stadium.[6] Given the company is focused on complex networks it tends to focus on technology led customers and large international organisations based in Ireland. The company's best known project is the development of a 100 MB broadband network which was officially completed in December 2014.[7] This network connects all 780 secondary schools in Ireland, ultimately connecting up every post-primary student predominantly funded by the Department of Education and Skills.[8]

Awards

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The company has received the following awards to date:

Awarding Body Award Sources
EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Emerging Entrepreneur Finalist http://www.eoy.ie/new/2015-ey-entrepreneur-of-the-year-finalists-announced/
TechExcellence Awards 2015 Reseller of the Year

2014 Reseller of the Year
2013 Startup of the Year

https://web.archive.org/web/20150713231635/http://www.techexcellenceawards.ie/winners-2015/

https://web.archive.org/web/20150713225453/http://www.techexcellenceawards.ie/winners-2014/
http://www.techcentral.ie/espion-wins-company-honour-at-ict-excellence-awards/

European Business Awards 2014/15 National Champion

2013/14 National Champion
2013/14 Ruban d'Honneur

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/agile-networks-retains-national-champ-title-30589606.html

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/news/agile-among-top-euro-companies-29934725.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20150713222823/http://www.fingaldublinchamber.ie/news-blog-layout/276-agile-networks-european-business-awards-finalist

Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2014 Grand Prix Winner

2014 Services Gold Winner
2014 IT Bronze Winner

http://www.independent.ie/regionals/fingalindependent/entertainment/fingal-it-company-is-named-startup-of-the-year-at-awards-30732414.html
Small Firms Association National Awards 2014 Emerging New Business http://www.businessandleadership.com/small-business/item/43834-sfa-national-small-business
Juniper Networks Partner Awards 2014 UK+I Partner Award

2013 UK+I Partner Award
2012 UK+! Partner Award
2012 GPC Partner of the Year Award

https://web.archive.org/web/20130120040749/http://newsroom.juniper.net/press-releases/juniper-networks-honors-partners-for-excellence-in-nyse-jnpr-975165
Cisco 2013 Premier Partner of the Year http://www.agilenetworks.ie/cisco/

In all cases the judges cited Agile Networks operational model, technical capabilities, and growing list of clients as evidence of success in the marketplace.

Vendor Accreditations

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Agile Networks holds the following accreditation from international networking vendors.

Vendor Accreditation Source
Juniper Networks Elite Partner + PSS Partner http://www.juniper.net/us/en/partners/locator
Extreme Networks Diamond Partner + PartnerWorks Partner http://www.extremenetworks.com/partners/find-a-partner/location/Europe-Middle-East-Africa/IE
Cisco Systems Premier Partner http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/openBasicSearch.do
Palo Alto Networks Gold Partner https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/partners.html
Aruba Networks Gold Partner https://web.archive.org/web/20150419220044/http://www.arubanetworks.com/partners/find-a-partner/emea-partner-locator/
F5 VAR Partner https://f5.com/partners/find-a-partner
A10 Affinity Partner https://www.a10networks.com/partners/find-reseller
Adva Optical FSP Services Partner http://www.advaoptical.com/en/about-us/partners.aspx
Calix Advantage Partner http://www.calix.com/global/partners/

References

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  1. ^ CRN (13 December 2011). "Irish arm saved by MBO". Computer Reseller News.
  2. ^ Fingal CEB. "High Value Jobs". Fingal County Enterprise Board. Archived from the original on 29 October 2012.
  3. ^ Evening Herald. "€80k grant saves jobs". Evening Herald.
  4. ^ Corcoran, Sorcha (30 January 2022). "Agile Networks gets €80k grant from Fingal CEB". Business and Leadership.
  5. ^ Irish Times. "PlanNet21 sets €100m revenue target after Agile acquisition". Irish Times.
  6. ^ Newenham, Pamela. "Plumbing the internet for success". The Irish Times.
  7. ^ Pro, Tech (8 December 2014). "HEAnet completes €30m second level broadband rollout". Tech Media.
  8. ^ Tech Central (6 February 2012). "Massive project promises 100Mb/s for schools". Tech Central.
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