Ekinops Helps 1&1 Versatel Launch Next-Gen B2B Managed Services

PARIS, Sept. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Ekinops, a leading European provider of optical networking, connectivity, and SASE cybersecurity solutions, has been chosen by 1&1 Versatel, a Düsseldorf-based German B2B telecommunications provider, to support the launch of next-generation B2B managed services. The deployment of Ekinops' unified connectivity portfolio, which includes modern customer premises equipment (CPE) devices, marks a significant step forward in simplifying operations and enhancing service offerings for 1&1 Versatel.

At the core of this collaboration are CPE devices that bundle multiple services into a central platform, reducing the number of devices needed on-site and lowering operational effort. These devices support fiber, DSL, or mobile connectivity, providing customers with maximum flexibility in their network configurations. The new generation of CPE models also stand out for their improved energy efficiency, consuming approximately 35 percent less energy on average compared to previous solutions used by 1&1 Versatel. This not only helps reduce operating costs but also aligns with the company's sustainability goals.

Martin Fischer, CTO of 1&1 Versatel, emphasized the strategic importance of the collaboration. "Thanks to Ekinops' CPE solutions tailored to our requirements, we are systematically developing our service offering while achieving sustainable cost savings. Reducing the number of CPE models we use gives us additional flexibility, simplifies management across the entire device lifecycle, and improves the customer experience," he said.

Frank Dedobbeleer, Chief Revenue Officer for EMEA & APAC at Ekinops, echoed these sentiments, stating, "1&1 Versatel's ambition to simplify operations while expanding a modern managed services offering is exactly the kind of transformation Ekinops solutions are designed to address. By relying on one vendor for Layer 2 and Layer 3 requirements, with multiple functions delivered through a single device and unified software, 1&1 Versatel can accelerate service rollout, reduce complexity, and create a scalable foundation for fiber-, DSL-, and 5G-enabled enterprise connectivity."

The new CPE models enable connections of up to 10 Gbit/s, facilitating the flexible use of high-speed services such as secure voice services, internet, Ethernet connections, and virtual private networks. Ekinops' solutions meet the highest requirements for data protection and data sovereignty, ensuring that sensitive corporate data is reliably protected with modern, high-performance encryption standards.

The partnership between Ekinops and 1&1 Versatel aims to deliver a seamless and efficient managed services platform, benefiting both the telecommunications provider and its customers. By leveraging Ekinops' expertise in optical networking and SASE cybersecurity, 1&1 Versatel is poised to offer a more integrated and cost-effective solution to its B2B clients. The deployment of these advanced CPE devices is expected to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and support the broader digital transformation efforts of 1&1 Versatel's customer base.