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TechNet (computer network)

TechNet Augusta was established in 1991 as a closed research and development computer network for academics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It was set up by the National Science and Technology Board of Singapore (NSTB), providing Singapore's first Internet access service.

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TechNet Augusta was established in 1991 as a closed research and development computer network for academics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). It was set up by the National Science and Technology Board of Singapore (NSTB), providing Singapore's first Internet access service.1

TechNet's international connectivity then was provided by a 128 kbit/s satellite link from JvNCnet.

In March 1995, the Pacific Internet Consortium (SembMedia, ST Computer Systems and SIM) bought TechNet, and commercialised its services in September 1995 when it launched Pacific Internet Corporation Pte Ltd.

TechNet was also responsible for the allocation of IP numbers in Singapore along with Singnet.2

References

References

  1. Tan, Bernard. "THE ORIGINS OF THE INTERNET IN SINGAPORE". Retrieved August 31, 2016.
  2. "On the Internet? Take a number". Business Times (Singapore). 13 February 1995. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
Further reading

Further reading

  • Jek, Kian Jin; Yap, Jimmy (1997). The Singapore Internet Book. Longman Singapore Publishers. ISBN 9789812237187.