Our history
More than 25 years of professional IT management.
From attic room to established name in open source and managed IT. A journey through the key moments that have shaped Proxy into what it is today.
Founded
Proxy is founded from a modest attic room. The three founders: Erik de Rijk, Irmgard Helsdingen and Marco van der Kolk, all of whom still work at the company today.
Founded
Proxy is founded from a modest attic room. The three founders: Erik de Rijk, Irmgard Helsdingen and Marco van der Kolk, all of whom still work at the company today.
From Unix to Linux
Proxy makes the switch from Unix to Linux. The flexibility and robustness of open source software is seen as the future — a choice that defines the company’s DNA to this day.
From Unix to Linux
Proxy makes the switch from Unix to Linux. The flexibility and robustness of open source software is seen as the future — a choice that defines the company’s DNA to this day.
Rotterdam, Delftweg 128
A new location is opened at Delftweg 128 in Rotterdam. The premises provide room for further growth and have housed the company ever since.
Rotterdam, Delftweg 128
A new location is opened at Delftweg 128 in Rotterdam. The premises provide room for further growth and have housed the company ever since.
Managed Services
The Managed Services division is introduced as a separate entity for IT initiatives and service licences, marking Proxy’s transition into a full-fledged managed service provider.
Managed Services
The Managed Services division is introduced as a separate entity for IT initiatives and service licences, marking Proxy’s transition into a full-fledged managed service provider.
Certifications
Proxy obtains the ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 certifications — a confirmation of its high standards in quality management and information security.
Certifications
Proxy obtains the ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and NEN 7510 certifications — a confirmation of its high standards in quality management and information security.
Acquisition of Rhodix
Proxy acquires the established IT company Rhodix in the south of the Netherlands, further expanding its client base and expertise.
Acquisition of Rhodix
Proxy acquires the established IT company Rhodix in the south of the Netherlands, further expanding its client base and expertise.
Growth and Son en Breugel
A new location is opened in Son en Breugel. A works council is established and Agile MST methodologies are introduced to further professionalise the service offering.
Growth and Son en Breugel
A new location is opened in Son en Breugel. A works council is established and Agile MST methodologies are introduced to further professionalise the service offering.
25th anniversary
Proxy celebrates its silver jubilee — a milestone that underscores the team’s continuous innovation and dedication, with eyes firmly set on the next 25 years.
25th anniversary
Proxy celebrates its silver jubilee — a milestone that underscores the team’s continuous innovation and dedication, with eyes firmly set on the next 25 years.
Launch of the Proxy Platform
Proxy launches the Proxy Platform — a managed environment that lets organisations decide for themselves where their data lives and how their infrastructure runs. Built in Europe, fully open source and without vendor lock-in.
Launch of the Proxy Platform
Proxy launches the Proxy Platform — a managed environment that lets organisations decide for themselves where their data lives and how their infrastructure runs. Built in Europe, fully open source and without vendor lock-in.
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