NDO
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NDO Limited was an Internet Service Provider
(ISP) in the United Kingdom. Originally established in 1995, originating from NetDirect which was one of the first ISPs in the UK.
, London early expansion saw the business move to Greenwich
, London. In February 1999 74% of NetDirect was purchased by Distefora Holding A.G and it became one of the First Internet Service Providers to be acquired as UK ISP market consolidation began.
NetDirect subsequently became the UK division of ISION AG. When ISION was formed from Distefora's acquired Internet businesses including IS Internet Services AG in Germany. At the time of floating in March 2000, ISION Internet became the largest e-business group to list on the Neuer market
, with a valuation of $1 billion. Chris continued as managing director until September2000. At its height ISION Internet employ more than 800 people throughout Europe, with over 100 based in the UK offices in London Docklands.
ISION grew to have over 30,000 businesses and hosting thousands of complex websites in data center
s across Europe. The business was then sold to energis
in December 2000 for $719million however July 2002 saw energis go into Administration.
ISION was then taken over from the energis administration receivers in November 2002 by Steve Wainwright the former Finance Director of Ision AG, Sam Hill
and Mark Taylor the company was renamed to NDO to avoid legal complications associated with the Ision and NetDirect brands. NDO then subsequently expanded to offer ADSL broadband
solutions, with the emphasis on customer service and not necessarily cheap and cheerful.
In June 2005, NDO was sold again (for the fifth time) to the Namesco
Group but didn't survive until its 10th anniversary as an Internet company.
NDO now remains only as a trading brand of Namesco
, all original servers, hosting platforms and connectivity services have been retired. Amazingly 3 original staff members are still employed by Namesco - Mark Taylor (Sysad), Andrew Snowball (Sysad) and Chirag Patel (Tech Support).
in 2003.
Won the Which Magazine best Buy for dialup in 2003.
Finalist for Best Consumer ISP and Best Hosting Provider at the ISPA
Awards in 2004.
Finalist for Best Business ISP and Best Hosting Provider at the ISPA
Awards in 2005.
Internet service provider
An Internet service provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. Access ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections. Hosting ISPs lease server space for smaller businesses and host other people servers...
(ISP) in the United Kingdom. Originally established in 1995, originating from NetDirect which was one of the first ISPs in the UK.
History
Originally founded as NetDirect Internet Ltd in November 1995 by Chris Anderson from a back bedroom in New CrossNew Cross
New Cross is a district and ward of the London Borough of Lewisham, England. It is situated 4 miles south-east of Charing Cross. The ward covered by London post town and the SE 14 postcode district. New Cross is near St Johns, Telegraph Hill, Nunhead, Peckham, Brockley, Deptford and Greenwich...
, London early expansion saw the business move to Greenwich
Greenwich
Greenwich is a district of south London, England, located in the London Borough of Greenwich.Greenwich is best known for its maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian and Greenwich Mean Time...
, London. In February 1999 74% of NetDirect was purchased by Distefora Holding A.G and it became one of the First Internet Service Providers to be acquired as UK ISP market consolidation began.
NetDirect subsequently became the UK division of ISION AG. When ISION was formed from Distefora's acquired Internet businesses including IS Internet Services AG in Germany. At the time of floating in March 2000, ISION Internet became the largest e-business group to list on the Neuer market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
, with a valuation of $1 billion. Chris continued as managing director until September2000. At its height ISION Internet employ more than 800 people throughout Europe, with over 100 based in the UK offices in London Docklands.
ISION grew to have over 30,000 businesses and hosting thousands of complex websites in data center
Data center
A data center is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems...
s across Europe. The business was then sold to energis
Energis
Energis Communications Limited, briefly Telecom Electric, or more usually just Energis was a 'technology driven communications company' based in the UK and Ireland...
in December 2000 for $719million however July 2002 saw energis go into Administration.
ISION was then taken over from the energis administration receivers in November 2002 by Steve Wainwright the former Finance Director of Ision AG, Sam Hill
Sam Hill
Sam Hill may refer to:*Sam Hill , a euphemism for 'hell' or 'damn'People:* Samuel Hill , railroad businessman and builder of the Maryhill Museum, and Peace Arch* Samuel Hill , Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross...
and Mark Taylor the company was renamed to NDO to avoid legal complications associated with the Ision and NetDirect brands. NDO then subsequently expanded to offer ADSL broadband
Broadband
The term broadband refers to a telecommunications signal or device of greater bandwidth, in some sense, than another standard or usual signal or device . Different criteria for "broad" have been applied in different contexts and at different times...
solutions, with the emphasis on customer service and not necessarily cheap and cheerful.
In June 2005, NDO was sold again (for the fifth time) to the Namesco
Namesco
Namesco Ltd is an Internet domain name and hosting service founded in 1996 as a small Internet setup named "Names.co Internet Services Limited" originally based in North East England....
Group but didn't survive until its 10th anniversary as an Internet company.
NDO now remains only as a trading brand of Namesco
Namesco
Namesco Ltd is an Internet domain name and hosting service founded in 1996 as a small Internet setup named "Names.co Internet Services Limited" originally based in North East England....
, all original servers, hosting platforms and connectivity services have been retired. Amazingly 3 original staff members are still employed by Namesco - Mark Taylor (Sysad), Andrew Snowball (Sysad) and Chirag Patel (Tech Support).
Awards
Won the Best business broadband ISP at the Future UK Internet AwardsFuture UK Internet Awards
Future UK Internet Awards are Internet awards issued to UK Internet Service Providers by Future Publishing. The awards are usually issued at a party in November in London, UK....
in 2003.
Won the Which Magazine best Buy for dialup in 2003.
Finalist for Best Consumer ISP and Best Hosting Provider at the ISPA
Internet Service Providers Association
The Internet Service Providers Association, or ISPA, is a British body representing providers of Internet Services.-History:ISPA was established in 1995 as the first trade association for ISPs, promoting competition, self-regulation and progress within the Internet industry...
Awards in 2004.
Finalist for Best Business ISP and Best Hosting Provider at the ISPA
Internet Service Providers Association
The Internet Service Providers Association, or ISPA, is a British body representing providers of Internet Services.-History:ISPA was established in 1995 as the first trade association for ISPs, promoting competition, self-regulation and progress within the Internet industry...
Awards in 2005.
Trivia
NDO stood for NetDirect Online and is a throwback to one of the original NetDirect brands.External links
- NDO
- NAMESCO
- Energis
- Interview with Sam Hill about NDO ISP Review, February 1, 2005
- NAMESCO acquires NDO (sum undisclosed), ISP Review, June 22, 2005.
- ENERGIS acquires ISION for $719million, Internet News, December 19, 2000.
- DISTEFORA expands across Europe, Computergram International, October 4, 1999.