Building a digitally and economically strong Groningen — together
How Duocast and Community Network Groningen are strengthening the region
Fast, stable connectivity is the lifeblood of a modern economy. Without a powerful digital infrastructure, innovation stagnates, businesses lose their competitive edge, and public services fall behind. In Groningen, Community Network Groningen (CNG) and Duocast together provide a network that not only connects businesses, government bodies, and organisations, but helps them grow. Their partnership demonstrates how a strong local approach leads to sustainable progress.
Locally rooted, with an eye on the future
Community Network Groningen (CNG) was founded more than twenty years ago to meet the need for a reliable, independent fibre network. Where large national parties such as KPN and Eurofiber focus on large-scale infrastructure, CNG deliberately opts for a fine-meshed network that directly supports businesses and organisations in Groningen.
In Duocast, they found a natural collaborative partner. Duocast provides internet and network services via the CNG fibre network and shares the same vision of quality, direct service, and social responsibility. Together they ensure that businesses in Groningen have access to fast, stable, and secure connections, free from the bureaucracy and commercial focus of the large players.
Social engagement as a driving force
One of the reasons CNG and Duocast are such a good fit is their shared vision of social responsibility. Both companies believe in the power of digital infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth and social progress.
"We are not just investing in fibre — we are investing in the future of Groningen. Digital infrastructure is the lifeblood of the modern economy. By collaborating locally, we ensure that businesses and institutions in Groningen can grow without depending on parties that don't really know the region." — Kick Millenaar, Operations Manager CNG
This commitment is evident in, among other things, the laying of fibre in locations where commercial parties would be unlikely to invest. Take the Suikerunieterrein, an area connected by CNG to support innovative businesses and start-ups. The Maggie's Centre Groningen, a drop-in centre for people with cancer, also received a fibre connection and free internet services thanks to CNG.
Groningen mentality: no-nonsense, fast, and reliable
The partnership between Duocast and CNG is not just about technology — it is also about shared values. The Groningen no-nonsense attitude and hands-on mentality are in the DNA of both companies. No endless waiting or transfers to anonymous helpdesks, but direct contact with someone who engages and solves problems.
Annette van Santen, Office Manager at CNG, emphasises this: "Just like Duocast, we work without any fuss. Clients get straight through to someone who understands what it's about. That's what entrepreneurs here appreciate: short lines of communication, quick decision-making, and reliable service."
Digital infrastructure as a growth accelerator
Groningen is growing as an innovative region, with an increasing number of businesses dependent on fast, stable digital connectivity. Duocast and CNG play a crucial role in this, not only by providing technically high-grade solutions but also by actively contributing to the development of the region.
The impact of this partnership goes beyond technology: it contributes to a strong economic climate in which businesses can grow and social organisations receive the digital support they need.
