Netlink2 was first founded in 1998 by Mr. Ulrich Barlow who worked for
British Government (British Council HMG). Mr. Barlow served as Technical
Engineer, Facilitation Manager and Country IT manager. His 10 years of
service brought him to work with Computers and Networks as early in
1989, when IT industry was still in its infancy . He worked with
different OS systems such as BOS (British Operating System ) Commodore
,IBM OS2,NOVELL , IBM Lotus Notes and many more . Trained in UK working
closely with IT policy and systems way back in 1991 gave him advantage
overview of things to come and where the industry would unfold .He was
also actively involved in leading a team of computer specialist
involved in the GTI (Global WAN Tech Infrastructure) in UK . In 1994
they wanted to first set standards of all BC office around the world in
over 98 countries that involved writing up a IT policy Bible where each
country head swore to follow . The second stage of this project was to
link each Country with VSTAT (very small aperture terminal) that could
connect Multimedia Banks and Library services ..The whole project was
budgeted at 6 million pounds . Unfortunately most countries were much
lacking behind and could not further this completion .. But his endeavor
was much ahead of time . He also lead a team of programmers to merge
data from Archive paper data to Sophisticated Library automation systems
software called Libsys, with team of Indian software programmers in 1994
. He also provided internet browsing for library and office users when
only Internet was via access dialup modem . by using a ingenious system
called modem paralleling which was un heard off then .He was able to use
3 modem to dialup into 3 accounts giving the speed and reliable
connection needed for large organization . This was much before we had
broad band or wireless . Mr Barlow also pioneered his own research with
fellow team members to develop a mailing system with Lotus CC mail to
connect all British Council Branches in the country . During time where
FAX was the way of communication .
Mr Barlow also worked as technical adviser and also local implementation
design with various Theater Groups from the UK that performed at OSMANI
and DHAKA Museum providing support for sophisticated Lighting consoles
that used computer programmed cues .His vast knowledge in Electronics
and Electrical devices lead to setup the First Surround Theater in
British Council Auditorium in 1996. New trend in sound engineer affects
. His interested and knowledge of addressing technical solutions with
clear and open mind has lead him to tie up with Metal Fabrication
companies in Singapore using CNC ( computer numerical control) He plans
to manufacture these machines and produce world standard metals parts
used in the industry and export . He was also interview by leading daily
Bangladesh Observer about the future of Software and expansion property
intellectual ACTs . Mr. Barlow is still expanding his business and
always believes the world problems can always been solved . If more
people and world leaders would think :”out the box”
Thank you for reading this summary of Netlink2 . We hope to do
business with you in the near future .
Warm Regards
Netlink2 Team
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