Awards and Recognition
Throughout its active years, ExecNet and its founder Andy Keeves received industry recognition, media coverage, and professional acknowledgment for technical excellence, innovation, and leadership within early BBS and Internet systems.
Notable Awards
Dvorak Telecommunications Award – Technical Excellence (1994)
Awarded to ExecNet for hosting one of the most comprehensive and well-organized software libraries on any professional BBS platform.
Awarded to ExecNet for hosting one of the most comprehensive and well-organized software libraries on any professional BBS platform.
Who’s Who Worldwide – Platinum Edition (1992–1993)
Recognition awarded to Andrew Keeves for professional achievement and leadership in computing, networking, and systems development.
Recognition awarded to Andrew Keeves for professional achievement and leadership in computing, networking, and systems development.
Leading Consultants in Computer Software (1983)
Inclusion of Andrew Keeves in the first edition published by J. Dick & Co., recognizing early professional contributions to software systems and computer services.
Inclusion of Andrew Keeves in the first edition published by J. Dick & Co., recognizing early professional contributions to software systems and computer services.
Magazines & Articles
This page shares a collection of magazine and industry articles featuring ExecNet and its founder, Andy Keeves, highlighting their role in the world of professional BBS networks and the early days of the Internet.
Archival Notice:
- The following magazine articles are presented for historical and research purposes only.
- They contain excerpted content relevant to ExecNet and/or Andy Keeves; non-relevant pages have been intentionally removed.
- All copyrights remain the property of their respective publishers.
- ExecNet makes no claim of ownership and provides these materials solely for historical reference.
BBS Callers Digest – Who’s Who (1991)
“Traces how Andy Keeves launched ExecNet as a professional-grade BBS, purpose-built to support Novell and LAN specialists with curated expertise and business-focused resources.”
“Traces how Andy Keeves launched ExecNet as a professional-grade BBS, purpose-built to support Novell and LAN specialists with curated expertise and business-focused resources.”
BBS Magazine – Vol. 6, No. 4 (1995)
“Details how ExecNet transitioned from a LAN-centric bulletin board into a sophisticated, customer-driven professional service embracing early Internet connectivity.”
“Details how ExecNet transitioned from a LAN-centric bulletin board into a sophisticated, customer-driven professional service embracing early Internet connectivity.”
BBS Magazine – Vol. 6, No. 9 (1995)
“Highlights ExecNet’s innovative BBS-to-fax gateway, illustrating how traditional bulletin boards were reimagined as serious business communication platforms.”
“Highlights ExecNet’s innovative BBS-to-fax gateway, illustrating how traditional bulletin boards were reimagined as serious business communication platforms.”
BBS Magazine – Vol. 7, No. 3 (1996)
“Covers ExecNet’s rapid expansion across New York City through multiple POPs, signaling its evolution into a full-service Internet provider.”
“Covers ExecNet’s rapid expansion across New York City through multiple POPs, signaling its evolution into a full-service Internet provider.”
Boardwatch Magazine – Vol. 6.5 (1992)
“Recognizes ExecNet as a leading professional BBS during a formative period when online communities were beginning to shape business and culture.”
“Recognizes ExecNet as a leading professional BBS during a formative period when online communities were beginning to shape business and culture.”
Boardwatch Magazine – Vol. 7.4 (1993)
“Showcases ExecNet’s forward-thinking approach to software copyright protection using automated signature databases.”
“Showcases ExecNet’s forward-thinking approach to software copyright protection using automated signature databases.”
Boardwatch Magazine – Vol. 7.10 (1993)
“Notes Andy Keeves’ participation at ONE BBSCON 1992, reinforcing ExecNet’s standing as a respected, forward-looking BBS.”
“Notes Andy Keeves’ participation at ONE BBSCON 1992, reinforcing ExecNet’s standing as a respected, forward-looking BBS.”
Boardwatch Magazine – April 1996
“Marks ten years of ExecNet’s evolution from a two-Modem Novell BBS into a content-driven Internet service provider.”
“Marks ten years of ExecNet’s evolution from a two-Modem Novell BBS into a content-driven Internet service provider.”
BYTE Magazine – Vol. 1 (1990)
“Profiles Andy Keeves’ Interlink BBS network, emphasizing professional moderation, high standards, and a robust Novell-based foundation.”
“Profiles Andy Keeves’ Interlink BBS network, emphasizing professional moderation, high standards, and a robust Novell-based foundation.”
Television Features
ExecNet’s multi-line connectivity, software archive, and hybrid BBS/Internet architecture were frequently cited as cutting-edge during the mid-1990s.
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