The most
significant indicator of a country’s growth is
considered to be its utilization of information
technology. And the latest concept in information
technology is the Internet, better known is the
information super highway. The Internet, that vast
network of cables and satellites that links together
countless computers, can make communication cheap and
instantaneous. The world can be brought to your
fingertips through the effortless exchange of ideas and
information.
Recognizing the enormous benefit a tool like the
Internet could provide for Bangladesh, the management of
Grameen Bank decided to offer the people of Bangladesh
access to this technology. Thus, Grameen CyberNet Ltd.
was formed equipped with the most up-to date hardware
and software. The company is a joint venture of Grameen
Fund, the venture capital arm of Grameen Bank, and
CITech Ltd. a well known private computer and
Information technology distributor.
Grameen CyberNet Ltd has been Bangladesh’s leader in
Internet service since it commenced operation in July
1996 Its Chief Executive has had an extensive career in
education and information technology in the US and is
assisted by a team of bright, young executives. The
company boasts of over 30,000 clients in various
sectors. In order to provide seamless access to the
Internet, Grameen CyberNet Ltd. has obtained 130 dial up
lines, with hunting features. It also offers customer
service, technical support, WebPages consulting, and a
help desk. The company’s WebPages provides extensive
information on the company, as well as many useful links
to aid users in exploring cyberspace 24 hours a day.
The
business landscape has never been more competitive than
it is today. And those of us in business face unique
challenges. Today’s consumers are smarter and more well
researched than ever. Quite simply, these challenges
raise the bar for today’s marketer. To be successful,
you have to develop a savvy strategy that is modern in
its delivery, professional in its style, and carefully
crafted in its stone
We have the tools you need to create a winning strategy
that leverages the latest technology, strengthens your
brand identity, and hones your company’s message. With
Grameen CyberNet Ltd., you can do everything to get the
power of Information Super Highway.
Grameen CyberNet Ltd. is committed to producing high
quality, Network solutions. We enable our customers with
tools to send and receive unlimited amounts of
Information anytime, anywhere, to anyone.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Gulshan, Dhaka-the
Company has built an Internet-based network that
provides a full suite of cost-effective business class
network services, designed to meet the high
communication service standards and evolving needs of
large business.
GCL has been ensuring uninterrupted and dependable
service to its valued customers and developed an
enormous satisfied customer group. Our Digital
Alpha-Server 4100, PowerPC Web Server, screaming fast
Pentium Web Database Server and Network solutions like
the award winning DEC Hub 900 multi-switch, Cisco router
4500 with completely redundant network backbone give us
the confidence in providing quality service to our
worthwhile customers. The 3 Mbps bandwidth assures 24
hours uninterrupted access to World Wide Web. Within a
short while, we are going to upgrade our bandwidth to 4
Mbps. Along with that 24 hours on-cal troubleshooting
assistance; free technical support, help desk
complementary initial training on the usage of internet
and web development are adding valued to our services.
Mission
To create an online community to aid in online economic
revitalization, educate and enlighten the residents of
Bangladesh, while maintaining the highest standards of
personal morals, business ethics and web etiquette.
30
thousand feet up in the sky. The plane soars higher and
higher. Inside, on the way to a major international
computer conference, two prominent visionaries discuss
the future of the IT (Information Technology) industry
in Bangladesh. They see the undeniable need to connect
Bangladesh to the rapidly-growing global Internet
community.
Who are these two gentlemen? One is Dr. Yunus. His name
alone is enough both as an introduction to who he is and
what his contributions are to our country.
The other is Mr. Ghulam Mohiuddin. Although very well -
known in his industry, a brief background (for him) is
in order. A gold medalist from an engineering college
(in Karachi), he holds two graduate degrees from MIT,
where he later worked as a distinguished scientist for
five years before returning to Bangladesh to set up
CITech Company Ltd. (in 1989). CITech is the sole
distributor for Apple and Digital computers, and is one
of the largest computer firms in the country.
How did that initial discussion at 30-thousand feet give
birth to the largest Internet company in Bangladesh?
Mr. Mohiuddin had already applied to the T&T for a VSAT.
(VSAT is a small satellite dish used to connect to the
rest of the Internet through satellite communication.)
It took two years of persistent convincing for T&T’s
approval. Once the VSAT was approved for, within a very
short time practically hours on one fine May afternoon,
a committee was formed with representatives from both
the Grameen family of companies and CITech Co Ltd., and
a leader was born - Grameen CyberNet.
The initial groundwork for the project began on June
1st, 1996. And by June 28th, the majority of the setup
had been completed. The business partners in Singapore
(from Digital and SingNet) were awestruck! They were
left speechless - amazed at the record time successful
completion of such a major undertaking! After some
rigorous testing for a couple of weeks, Grameen CyberNet
went public from July 15th, 1996.
More valuable than the impressive hardware setup, are
the people that breathe life into Grameen CyberNet.
People who are often referred to as ‘partners’ by the
MD, Mr. Mohiuddin. They are an exceptionally energetic
and enthusiastic group of young men and women who are
committed to making a difference. They are well-trained
in their respective fields in Australia, USA, India and
some prestigious institutions from our own country. They
work hard all day to get things done, stay late to
provide customer support, pull all-nighters to prepare
for big fairs, and when it’s time to acknowledge their
achievements, they have barbecues, become a big family,
relax, and fuel up for the next assignments. CyberNet is
practically defining standards for a new model of
corporate culture in Bangladesh.
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