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WHAT IS THIS SERVER?

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WHO ARE WE? eis.net is a Brisbane based, Australian owned company specialising in Business Internet Services, founded by Ernie Elu in March 1995. Ernie has been in the IT industry since 1980.

THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE eis.net is a "one stop shop" for Web Site hosting, Database hosting, and Internet connections including business grade monitored ADSL services. Our web site hosting services offer a number of options such as Databases, Content Management Systems, Forums and Shopping carts. We work hand-in-hand with a number of local developers who can create custom web site solutions, and we work with local System Intergrators who can help you design your businesses computer network and connect it securely to the Internet.

ADVANTAGES OVER OUR COMPETITORS eis.net offers personalised service, we are not a "Please take a number" organization.

Our hosting servers are connected via fibre optics to multiple major Internet backbones that provide "multi homed" service - this gives you fast access and reduced downtime.

We are strong supporters of "Open Source" operating systems such as FreeBSD, Linux, and commercial operating systems that have contributed to the rapid growth and secuirty of Open Source such as MacOSX from Apple Computer Inc., and Solaris from Sun Microsystems. We are not just another "wintel" hosting provider, this gives you better value and more security options.

For rapid database driven site development, we offer Filemaker Server Advanced database hosting, using the Filemaker Instant Web Publishing engine. You can have a database driven web site in a fraction of the time.

WE GIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT Our help desk staff are quick to respond to your inquiries via e-mail or telephone. Technical support is included when you take a hosting or Internet connection service with us.

We can devise a personalised World Wide Web strategy for your organisation that gives you a great starting point and we make sure you understand why and how this technology will enhance your operation with a minimum of computer jargon.