Netlink creates Intelligent Buildings in Manhattan at sharply reduced costs.

Netlink Corp., a leading New York Internet Service Provider (ISP), has embarked on a program to create "intelligent buildings" in Manhattan with networks that are more cost-effective and turnkey than any that have existed up till now, according to Peter Fisher, president of Netlink.

The firm has placed its high-speed Internet service at numerous office buildings throughout Manhattan, including 99 Park Avenue, 410 Park Avenue, and 211 East 43rd Street, Fisher said.

Netlink is also a regular Internet Service Provider for many clients in a wide array of industries and institutions that include charitable organizations, embassies, accounting firms, banks, law firms, employment agencies, trade unions, computer companies healthcare providers, management consulting firms, and schools.

"There is no longer any reason for New York building owners and tenants to get involved with costly and cumbersome dial-up systems or to have to wait longer than necessary to have their Internet-access up and running," Fisher said. "The city is filled with horror stories of owners and tenants contracting for Internet service, only to find themselves abandoned in mid-installation with no one vendor taking responsibility."

"We are reversing that situation by offering complete end-to-end service without the prohibitive costs typically associated with intelligent building installations," Fisher said.

Key to Netlink's approach is its Internet expertise and affiliation with a Bell Atlantic agent, according to Fisher.

"Unlike many other ISPs, we handle all equipment ordering, on-site installation and testing," he said. "Once installation is completed, we monitor the customer's service round-the-clock, and provide additional services such as Web sites, Domain Name Service, E-mail, Virtual Private Network Systems, and Long Distance Service."

"Tenants in Netlink Intelligent Buildings can now achieve the level of service normally reserved for much larger companies," Fisher said. "Internet access is provided at speeds of 1.544 Mbps (T1) or greater at a price up to 50 percent less than that of the majority of carriers, without the associated telephone charges."

Fisher said that Netlink would absorb all costs for building owners for high-speed digital datalines, installation and wiring, maintenance and router hubs for the Internet backbone. "All we need is a small, secure, closet-like space for the data lines and equipment," he said.

"For the real estate firm, creating an intelligent building is an opportunity to achieve a new marketing and service advantage in a competitive, evolving market," Fisher said. "Netlink's service is aimed at making this process as flawless and economical as possible."

For further information on Netlink and its services, contact Peter Fisher at (212) 3544290 or e-mail him at [e-mail]. Netlink's Web site can be viewed at www.netlinkl net.