What DRYNET does

DRYNET GmbH is a Kiel, Germany-based managed infrastructure services company founded in 2001 that delivers connectivity, cybersecurity, and operations services for vessels, offshore assets, remote sites, and demanding onshore environments. The company originated in the maritime sector and has expanded to serve energy, industrial, and media customers across EMEA with global support capabilities for fleets operating worldwide; it employs 101-250 staff and runs a 24/7 Network Operations Center. Founder Holger Ritter is associated with the company, which remains privately held with no institutional investors disclosed.

The technology stack is anchored on hybrid multi-WAN connectivity that combines traditional satellite, LEO options such as Starlink, 4G/5G cellular, and SD-WAN bonding and failover via Peplink SpeedFusion. A proprietary overlay called BRYTE adds fleet-wide visibility, reporting, and standardized configuration management on top of SpeedFusion or third-party gateways. The portfolio is organized into three pillars: Connect (hybrid connectivity, Peplink SD-WAN, M2SEA managed cellular, satellite services, and network/Wi-Fi design), Secure (network segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, endpoint management, and NIS2 compliance readiness), and Operate (managed services, 24/7 support, monitoring and incident handling, rollouts, and lifecycle maintenance). The company is a Peplink Gold Partner and operates the M2SEA and BRYTE sub-brands.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring managed services subscriptions, project-based professional services billed hourly or daily, hardware supply, and managed cellular connectivity sold under usage-based or fixed-bundle commercial models. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct consultation, site assessments, and proof-of-concept deployments; the company also runs a content-marketing engine (SD-WAN guide, blog, newsletter) and leads the German Maritime Cyber Security Group as a community-building effort.

Name

DRYNET

Legal name

DRYNET GmbH

Website

https://drynet.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DRYNET GmbH is a Kiel, Germany-based managed infrastructure services provider founded in 2001, delivering hybrid connectivity, cybersecurity, and 24/7 managed operations for vessels, remote sites, and demanding environments in maritime, energy, industrial, and media sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Network & Connectivity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Network Management (LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi) Services (BPAEABAD)

Keywords

• Maritime connectivity services
• Hybrid SD-WAN networking
• Managed cellular connectivity
• Remote site infrastructure
• Operational cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Managed Services: Recurring managed services revenue for network monitoring, management, and optimization. Includes 24/7 support, incident handling, configuration management, and lifecycle management. Customers can start with limited scope and expand over time. Revenue is predictable and recurring based on service level agreements.
2. Professional Services and Engineering: Project-based services including design and planning, hardware installation, configuration and security baseline setup, and operational handover. Engineering support can be booked by the hour or day for remote or on-site support including installations, troubleshooting, upgrades, and rollout support.
3. Hardware Sales and Supply: Supply and configuration of routers, antennas, cabling, mounting hardware, and network equipment. Hardware is supplied as part of complete solutions or can be provided separately. Includes marine-ready options and hardware that fits specific environments.
4. Cellular Services (M2SEA): Managed cellular connectivity with multiple commercial models including pay-as-you-go flexibility and fixed data bundles. Fleet-friendly contracts with pooling options and per-unit invoicing. Regional or worldwide plans available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DRYNET plans, installs, and operates networks and IT for ships, remote sites, and demanding onshore environments, delivering a "Connect, Secure, Operate" portfolio. Offerings include hybrid connectivity (satellite, 4G/5G, LEO via Peplink SpeedFusion SD-WAN), managed cellular (M2SEA), satellite services, network/Wi-Fi, cybersecurity and NIS2 compliance, secure remote access, endpoint management, and full managed services with 24/7 support. Customers are enterprise organizations in maritime, energy, industry, and media.

Product overview

DRYNET is a managed infrastructure services company organized around three pillars — Connect, Secure, and Operate — delivering 'Trusted Digital Infrastructure' for ships, offshore assets, remote sites, and demanding onshore environments (energy, industry, media). The core portfolio includes Hybrid Connectivity (combining satellite, 4G/5G, and LEO/Starlink via Peplink SpeedFusion SD-WAN), M2SEA managed cellular services (global 4G/5G roaming via partner networks), and a full suite of security offerings (Cyber Security, Secure Remote Access, Compliance & Regulations/NIS2, Endpoint Management, Firewalls & Network Segmentation). Operations services span Managed Services (full-stack management), 24/7 Support, Monitoring & Alerting, Incident Support, Rollouts & Standardization, and Maintenance & Lifecycle. BRYTE serves as a supplementary SD-WAN overlay layer providing fleet-wide visibility and standardization on top of SpeedFusion or other gateways. Advisory & Testing provides hands-on evaluation and recommendations for connectivity technology. DRYNET operates globally with a focus on EMEA maritime, offshore, energy, industrial, and media sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M2SEA: Managed 4G and 5G connectivity service with worldwide roaming through partner networks, designed for fleets and multi-site teams.
• BRYTE

Products and services

• Managed Services Full-stack management of digital infrastructure from edge device to cloud, including 24/7 monitoring, incident handling, configuration management, and lifecycle optimization for ships, remote sites, and energy/industrial environments.
• Hybrid Connectivity Combines satellite, 4G/5G cellular, and LEO options (e.g., Starlink) into a single managed setup with automatic failover, active monitoring, and high-availability design for vessels, remote sites, and demanding land locations.
• Peplink SpeedFusion SD-WAN Peplink Gold Partner delivery of SpeedFusion-based SD-WAN for ships and demanding land-based sites, providing multi-WAN bonding of heterogeneous links and intelligent automatic failover.
• M2SEA Cellular Services Managed 4G/5G cellular connectivity with global roaming through partner networks, designed for fleets and multi-site operations, with fleet pooling, pay-as-you-go and fixed-bundle commercial models and 24/7 dedicated support.
• Satellite Services Satellite connectivity planning, hardware procurement, installation, commissioning, and network integration covering maritime, energy, industry, and media use cases, including support for classic satellite and LEO options.
• Network & Wi-Fi Design and Deployment LAN and Wi-Fi design, planning, and deployment for vessels and onshore sites, including site surveys, network structure, Wi-Fi planning, clean segmentation, and installation with documentation.
• Cyber Security Services Operational security for networks in demanding environments (vessels, remote sites, mixed IT/OT), focusing on network segmentation, firewall policies, hardening, secure remote access, compliance readiness (NIS2), and incident support.
• Secure Remote Access Controlled remote access for teams and vendors with role-based permissions, strong authentication, network zone separation, logging, and traceability, covering vendor maintenance, vessel remote support, and distributed team access.
• Compliance & Regulations (NIS2) Services Translates regulatory requirements (NIS2 and others) into concrete technical and operational steps for maritime, remote, and demanding onshore environments, including scope check, gap review, security baseline, policy setup, evidence documentation, and implementation roadmap.
• Endpoint Management (UEM) Central device management for laptops, smartphones, and tablets, covering inventory, policy and baseline setup, patch/update control, app deployment, lost device protection, and onboarding/offboarding workflows.
• Monitoring & Incident Support Infrastructure monitoring with actionable alerting, fast incident triage, structured incident handling, and post-incident documentation with follow-up recommendations for continuous improvement.
• 24/7 Support Round-the-clock support for network and connectivity issues in demanding environments, including fast triage, clear escalation, remote troubleshooting, carrier/vendor coordination, on-site options, and post-incident summaries.
• Rollouts & Standardization Repeatable deployment of infrastructure across fleets or multi-site environments, using standard build templates, configuration consistency, installation playbooks, staging and pre-configuration, acceptance testing, and clean handover.
• Maintenance & Lifecycle Services Planned maintenance, firmware and patch cycles, hardware refresh, configuration backups, regular health checks, change-window and rollback planning, and current documentation to keep infrastructure supportable over time.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PeplinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationDRYNET is a Peplink Gold Partner, planning, implementing, and supporting reliable SD-WAN setups for ships and demanding onshore locations. They use Peplink SpeedFusion for bonding multiple connections and intelligent failover. From hardware selection through configuration to operations, DRYNET helps customers build connectivity they can rely on.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marlink: Marlink is a global provider of managed connectivity and IT services to the maritime and offshore sectors, combining VSAT, LEO, and 4G/5G with cyber and managed services. It is the closest direct competitor to DRYNET's hybrid connectivity and managed services model for vessels and offshore assets.
• Speedcast: Speedcast delivers managed connectivity and IT services to maritime, energy, and enterprise customers globally using satellite, LEO, cellular, and SD-WAN. It competes head-on with DRYNET for multi-vessel, multi-site managed communications contracts, especially in energy and offshore.
• KVH Industries: KVH Industries provides VSAT, LEO, and 5G connectivity, plus value-added services and content, for the maritime and mobile markets. It is a direct peer in the maritime connectivity stack and a potential partner or competitor for DRYNET's hybrid multi-WAN deployments.
• IEC Telecom: IEC Telecom delivers satellite communications, hybrid networks, and managed services for maritime, energy, and humanitarian sectors. Its focus on remote and demanding environments makes it a direct functional peer to DRYNET's enterprise connectivity business.
• Navarino: Navarino is a maritime IT and communications specialist offering hybrid connectivity (satellite, LEO, 4G/5G), SD-WAN, cyber security, and managed services to ship operators. Its portfolio and customer base overlap almost entirely with DRYNET's maritime core vertical.
• GTMaritime: GTMaritime specializes in IT and communication solutions for the maritime sector, including email, file transfer, and managed connectivity. It targets the same vessel IT and communications buyer as DRYNET, although with a narrower cyber and managed services portfolio.
• NSSLGlobal: NSSLGlobal provides satellite communications, LEO connectivity, and managed services to maritime, government, and enterprise customers. It competes with DRYNET in hybrid connectivity and managed services for vessels and remote sites across Europe and globally.
• Castor Marine: Castor Marine provides managed satellite, LEO, and 4G/5G connectivity with cyber and IT services to commercial shipping and offshore. It is a like-for-like competitor for DRYNET's hybrid multi-WAN maritime offering and global vessel support model.
• OmniAccess: OmniAccess provides managed connectivity solutions for superyachts, commercial shipping, and offshore, combining VSAT, LEO, and cellular with managed services. It is a direct competitor in the maritime managed connectivity category where DRYNET has its deepest roots.

Regional players

• Tototheo Maritime: Tototheo Maritime delivers satellite communications, IT, and digital services to shipowners, with a strong focus on the Eastern Mediterranean and European ship-management market. It is a regional direct peer that overlaps with DRYNET on maritime hybrid connectivity and fleet IT services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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