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A new era in telecommunication

The communication industry - a new branch in industry

YUNET International - EUnet Yugoslavia
Obilicev venac 4 - 11000 Belgrade - Yugoslavia
Tel. +381 11 3282 608
Fax. +381 11 3282 760
e-mail: office@EUnet.yu
website: www.EUnet.yu

EUnet - Network Service Provider

Yunet International began its operation in 1995 using the brand name Eunet Yugoslavia. Through our partnership with EUnet International (KPNQwest), one of the leading European ISP, we gained access to one of the largest global Internet networks in Europe. Having won the majority of the domestic Internet market and having set in place the strongest network infrastructure, today EUnet Yugoslavia is recognized as the leading ISP in Yugoslavia. EUnet Yugoslavia has succeeded to build a top-quality, scalable and secure network to support the ever-growing number of Internet users and services.

As a result of EUnet Yugoslavia's constant investment in its infrastructure and network, it can offer an unprecedented portfolio of services to the local and international markets. In addition to its physical network, EUnet Yugoslavia employs over 50 people and has assembled a comprehensive network of distributors, payment centers and a full service support system.

These achievements have positioned EUnet Yugoslavia to deliver reliable and good quality connection that will lead this region into the exciting interactive future.

Creating solid professional relationships based on high-level performance and trust in the EUnet Yugoslavia brand name, has resulted in proven customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. EUnet Yugoslavia has had great success in engaging leading domestic and foreign companies, international organizations, government institutions and tens of thousands of individual users. Our staff is trained and experienced in working with these firms and individuals to evaluate their long and short-term online needs and translating those plans into concrete working solutions

EUnet Yugoslavia

The company was founded in 1991 and has been in the Internet business since 1995 nd of 1995 it entered into a contract with EUnet International, the largest European Internet provider--with a presence in practically every country in Europe.

In May 1996 a digital terrestrial international 2 Mb/s link became operational between Belgrade-Amsterdam. This was acheived by EUnet and Dutch-Telekom (the first fractional E1 in the Telekom's network)

In June 1996 the first commercial ISP in FR Yugoslavia

In December 1996 first national fractional E1 between Belgrade-Novi Sad

In May 1997 the first PRI primary ISDN was attached to the Telekom network

We have partnership contracts with leading network manufacturers and computer
equipment producers, such as:

Cisco Systems - system integrator
ADC Kentrox - distributor
Sun Microsystems - value added partner


1996 around 4,000 dial-up users and 120 lines in Belgrade and Novi Sad-1997 around 20,000 dial-up users and a node in Subotica

1998 around 30,000 dial-up users and a node in Pristina

1999 around 45,000 dial-up users and a node in Nis

2000 around 70,000 dial-up users and a node in Cacak, Kragujevac and Sombor

February 2001 86,000 dial-up users and new nodes in Kula



EUnet today consists of:

Headquarters in Belgrade and branch offices in Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor, Nis, Kragujevac and Cacak

5 active POPs in Belgrade and 5 more in development

5 international terrestrial links ( 5 x 2 Mb/s)

VSAT KPNQwest 45 Mb/s

62 full-time employees and 20 associates

86,000 dial-up users, more than 100,000 indirectly when including the users of sub-providers

More than 100 leased line users

Around 1,000 Web presentationsMore then 6,000 Business clients More than 2,000 domains hosted by EUnet

Network infrastructure is based on top-quality equipment

Constantly improving quality of serviceUniform tarrif system A technical team with five years of network development experience

EUnet Yugoslavia's Internet Network

Building a network infrastructure means pinpointing the innovations that will bring us to the next level of Internet technology. Based on this knowledge, EUnet Yugoslavia has gradually built up its own metropolitan fiber optic network in Belgrade, the only such network in the region. This comprehensive network is complemented by our high-speed international links to world-wide carriers including Level3 and KPNQwest. On the national level, regional high-speed digital nodes are strategically located in the biggest cities throughout the country.

As a complete entity, our network has been crafted so that it can accommodate an expansive range of advanced services, including VPN, ATM and ADSL technologies, allowing our clients to meet their particular business goals. EUnet Yugoslavia is resolute in its belief that investment in and expansion of its network is the key to remaining at the vanguard of the connectivity age.
Overall capacity of international connections- 55Mb/s:



o Digital terrestrial link Belgrade-Amsterdam/KPNQwest- capacity of 2 Mb/s o 5 digital terrestrial links between Belgrade-Frankfurt/ Level 3, with a total capacity of 10 Mb/s, VSAT 45 Mb/s

Planned expansion in 2002 - additional 34 Mb/so Utilising the international Internet resources of Telekom Serbia
o terrestrial E3 connection Belgrade-Amsterdam (KPNQwest)
1. Internet backbone connecting Novi Sad with Belgrade -4Mb/s terrestrial links

2. Internet backbone connecting Subotica, Sombor, Kragujevac, Cacak and Nis with Belgrade - 2Mb/s terrestrial links

3. 10 nodes in Belgrade gathered by a network of fiber optics, with a total of approximately 1000 dial-up lines and a large number of leased lines

8. Main communication nodes are in Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor and other major cities of Yugoslavia.

Our customers range from young users to large businesses communicating to remote locations. Recognizing that no two Internet users are the same, we have fine-tuned our services to the specific needs of our clients, ensuring that the services are flexible and that each user maintains control over their Internet access.

Individual users have a choice of work modes that allow them to determine when and how to spend their hours online. Our business users are catered to with a range of services that meet the particular needs of those in the business world. EUnet Yugoslavia's expertise is in working with each of these users to help make their Internet experience successful.

We are also able to offer our clients the hardware, software and technical expertise needed to complete their Internet system. Our end-to-end networking solutions allow companies and individuals to build global unified information infrastructures. EUnet Yugoslavia's bundled solutions offer a world of opportunity for improving all aspects of connectivity.

EUnet Web and Web-based applications

oPossibility to rent space on Eunet's Web servers for presentations or storing servers in EUnet's POP

o55 Mb/s links with the Internet - guaranteed visibility

oMirror presentaitons on our servers in nodes in London and Frankfurt

oEasy posting and maintanence of presentations

oDetailed access stastics

oFree database support using MySQL Server and PHP script language

oDesign and construction of professional Web presentations

oE-commerce - E-shop

oProfessional solutions based on ShopZone, InterShop, ColdFusion and Sybase

oWebLand

oWizards for creating personal presentations

Intranet / Extranet solutions

oWork with essential data needed by organisations

oVirtual company models: departments, employees, contacts, documents, notes, etc.

oConnecting employees regardless of location

o128-bit encryption plus FastCGI technology

oUser-interface independent of O/S

Services dedicated to banks

PAYMENT TRANSFERS
HOME BANKING SYSTEMS

o Strong network infrastructure

o Network and software engineering and specialised Web applications

o Security

Distance Learning

Use of Internet technology and services for tele-education E-mail
WWW
Discussion Groups

BUSINESS NETWORK

For professional education and best practice we create links to valid informations and support improvement in yu business practice.
Portal www.go.eunet.yu:

RealNetworks - Internet Broadcasting

Working with RealNetworks and LORAL ORION EUnet will offer the following Internet broadcasting services:

o Filmso TV programmeso radio programmes

o Music spotso Sporting eventso Newso Various information, etc.EUnet Yugoslavia pioneered Internet services in Yugoslavia, and since its inception has led the Yugoslav market into the Internet age. Intent on preserving its market position, the management team of EUnet Yugoslavia is committed to capitalizing on all opportunities to expand its infrastructure and broaden its service portfolio.

The connectivity climate demands agility and foresight-- our team embraces these qualities and will ensure that EUnet Yugoslavia continues to be the driving force behind connectivity in Yugoslavia.

References

Governmental organizations and institutions

http://www.gov.yu/ Yugoslav Army Press Center Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Federal Customs Administration Federal Administration for Air Traffic Control Ministry of Information of the Republic of Serbi Academic institutions School of Electrical Engineering

School of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade Republic Bureau for Health Protection in Serbia University of Novi Sad - Academic network of Vojovodina INEP

Almost all embassies in Serbia

Foreign companies and international organizations

WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
UNICEF
INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS
BRITISH COUNCILUNICEF
UNHCR
THE BRITISH COUNCIL
HINDELANG
Economic SectorJugopetrol
ElektrovojvodinaSBS RTS CIP SDC
NaftagasNovi Sad RefineryCores BeogradelektroJAT
Montenegro Airlines
Montavia
Novi Sad Convention Center
Yugoimport SDPR
C MarketBanking SectorJugobankaCommercial BankVojvodina Bank
JUBMESAtlas BankE-bank

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This is the electronic edition of the special country report on Serbia published in Forbes Global . June 10th , 2002 Issue.
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