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Cyllon Systems International, Ltd

Status: Defunct
Industry: Technology, Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), IT Solutions
Role: Former owner of ExecNet
Founded: 04/27/1983
Founder(s): Andy Keeves and Jeff Black
Acquired By: Image'FX Productions Inc (Through ExecNet)

Overview

Cyllon Systems was a technology company focused on networking and IT solutions, best known for its ownership of ExecNet, one of the earliest and most respected bulletin board systems (BBS) for LAN professionals.

Though much of the company’s history is obscure, Cyllon Systems played a key role in maintaining and developing ExecNet before it eventually shut down. The company was involved in IT consulting, networking support, and software solutions, helping businesses and IT professionals with their system administration and infrastructure needs.

When Cyllon Systems ceased operations, ExecNet was acquired by Image'FX Productions Inc., ensuring that some of its technology and expertise continued under a different brand.

Connection to ExecNet

  • Cyllon Systems owned and operated ExecNet before its eventual shutdown.
  • It provided technical support, software hosting, and BBS administration for the platform.
  • The company played a significant role in networking forums and early online IT collaboration.
  • When Cyllon Systems shut down, ExecNet was taken over by Image'FX Productions Inc, preserving part of its legacy.

Closure & Acquisition

Cyllon Systems eventually went out of business due to the changing technological landscape. As BBS systems declined in popularity and the internet became mainstream, companies like Cyllon Systems struggled to adapt.

Rather than let ExecNet disappear, Image'FX Productions Inc acquired it, integrating some of its services into their web hosting and IT business model.

Though Cyllon Systems itself no longer exists, its impact on early networking communities and IT collaboration remains a part of tech history.

Legacy & Influence

  • Provided a foundation for early IT professionals to share knowledge and tools.
  • Helped shape the evolution of online networking and system administration forums.
  • Contributed to the rise of web-based IT communities that later replaced BBS systems.

While Cyllon Systems is no longer around, it remains a key player in the early days of online networking and bulletin board systems.