Graeme Gibson, CCP, MCSE, MCP+Internet, is president and CEO of Computers and Tele-Comm, Inc, (CTC) a leader in design of wireless networks and a well-respected and profitable Wireless ISP with years of experience. Gibson was trained at Duke University and the University of New York at Albany . In addition to his 20 years experience in the computer industry he also is formally trained in RF technologies, radio and television broadcasting. He is probably best known for his Books How to Build a Clone Computer and The Computer Repair Handbook . Those conversant with Microsoft's MCSE program will recognize him for his work on Windows NT, Tests Tricks & Technique , an Audio book covering test basics and best practices. Gibson is also well known for his 6-year run as the Host of the syndicated TV show Computers Today , as an actor, radio announcer and director, and as a contributing author to Computer User Magazine . As an actor and consultant he has also contributed to TV, Radio and audio books such as Why is this Happening to Me Again with Michael Ryce.
Currently, Gibson is leading CTC into the role of a major backhaul and co-location provider for Wireless ISP's CTC is also developing a major cross peering system for WISP's and training program to prepare installers for the industry. CTC provides more than 40 fixed wireless transmitters covering roughly 70% of the Kansas City metro area. Mr. Gibson also holds the position of President and CTO of the KC NAP, LLC . This network access point built in the Historic Bryant Building at 11th and Grand, in downtown Kansas City . The NAP a carrier neutral peering point and co-location center was built with the help of the Bryant Building and 3 local partners. NAPs provide peering to carrier networks ISP's and WISP's. They help to lower the costs of bandwidth, improve performance and provide the ability to create private overlay networks. NAP's can support BGP routing for building disaster recovery networks covering IP space of outer non-member carriers. The KC NAP is a private nap, one of 40 or so worldwide . Gibson lives with his wife and business partner Gail Simmons in Independence MO , and has 2 adult children.
Other links for Graeme Gibson:
USA Stores is a division of Computers and Tele-Comm, Inc, (CTC)
The Gibson Digital Library at One Crossroads Place - a digital library
Data from an early Bio, left for historical reference dating from the end
of the TV Show Computers Today Era 1998.
Independence, Mo. U.S.A.
Graeme Gibson is a specialist in computers and author of several books and programs. He is also the Producer and Host of the TV show Computers Today and, at various times, contributing columnist to the Computer User Magazines, The Kansas City Small Business Monthly, Sysop News, and infoZine, an online magazine. He speaks regularly on technology issues and has been quoted in such papers as "The Wall Street Journal," The Miami Herald," and "The Kansas City Star." In 1996 he was an MC at the CyberXpo.96 the BBS industry trade show in Las Vegas.
His books include "How to Build a Clone Computer," "The Computer Repair Handbook" and an early computer work "50 Questions Before Spending $500 to $5,000 on a Personal Computer" He also wrote "World Weather" a textbook for pilots, while he was Assistant Director of Academics at Flight Safety International (FSI) Academy in Vero Beach Fla, where he lived for 20 years.
After his tenure at FSI, Gibson, who had studied computers in his undergraduate college work at Duke University, opened Computer Training Corporation (CTC) in June of 1983. CTC would do for computers what FSI had done for Flight Training. During the mid 80's Gibson while at CTC developed training programs for a number of national firms, culminating in the development of "The Office Automation Network at Kennedy Space Center."
After the Shuttle Challenger disaster and the NASA job freezes that followed, Gibson moved the firm to Kansas City. After coming to the Midwest, he continued to develop commercial programs for the PC marketplace, and training materials under contract. His most well known programs include "Batchwork Quilt" a menu control program, and "The Subliminal Software Series" a set of behavioral modification games.
In 1992 he and spouse/producer Gail Simmons, formed the TV show Computers Today, following up on the success of his popular newspaper column by the same name. By 1995 the show had expanded to over 3.5 million annual viewers on cable networks such as American Cablevision, Crown Cable, Telecable, Charter Cablevision, Manhattan Cable, and the Technical Educational Network.
Also in 1995 Gibson started the BBS "One Crossroads Place" (OCP) and the Internet Service Provider "Kansas City Mail Online." (KCMO) This was a natural outgrowth of the TV show editorial coverage on the BBS industry, and Gibson's exposure as a well known national speaker on computer and telecommunication issues.
The Gibson Digital Library expanded from the One Crossroads Place BBS during the last half of 1995 to include a large web site. Within OCP the library is composed of components including Gutenberg E-texts, a direct news feed, on line magazines and software libraries. The web side carries some of the same features as well as many links to web research engines, on-line dictionaries, genealogy links and numerous specialized research rooms.
By 1996 the OCP / KCMO system has grown quite large with inbound access from the Internet (telnet: kcmo.com) and dial up access from over 235 cities around the US. By teaming up with editorial coverage in the Sysop News and Cyberworld Report, Gibson as sysop of the OCP system enjoys daily contact with thousands of fans and viewers, as well as a position as a respected broadcast journalist reporting on the computer and communications industries.
In 1997 the OCP / KCMO system was sold to Metropolis Systems. The new owner elected to merge the old BBS system with their Metpro System as they felt the two systems duplicated many areas, in the process the Gibson Digital Library and other features of the OCP / KCMO system went dark. Many of the old clients finally persuaded Gibson to re-start a new system and re-build the GDL. This new system is called HomeBBS and has been merged with USA Stores, a web hosting system that was retained.
During 1998 in addition to building HomeBBS, Gibson backed off of the high time commitment of the TV show, limiting activities to special reports and the print press and product evaluations side of the show. Gibson transferred his time commitments to Skillpath / Compumaster as a network trainer. He principally teaches Microsoft NT and received his Microsoft Certified Professional credentials the same year. In 1999 he earned the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer rating as well.
Currently CTC provides training for many national companies, runs the HomeBBS and HomeISP systems, and runs a web hosting service. Gibson also trains students in a variety of computer topics, and provides design and consulting services to many Kansas City firms. Gibson serves as the firm president and extends his business activities to the ISP, Web Farm, BBS and acts as Executive Producer to the Television show.
Gibson's latest project is a series of audio tapes to help Windows NT students and test candidates learn about the Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 products. Check it out at www.techtape.org. (originally Techtape.net) Ed Note: name was sold.
He lives and works in Independence, Mo. in a large 3 bedroom home that doubles as the firms offices. He has 2 children Audra and Phillip from a previous marriage, both of them still reside in Vero Beach, as does much of his family, including father James and two brothers Randy and Jay. Audra Gibson is currently attending Auburn University and is majoring in art. ED Note in 2007: Audra is currently living in Charlston, SC and Phillip is finishing school at Auburn, SC where he has opend a store DreamScape Games.
The Early Years:
Gibson was born May 29th, 1951 the eldest son of June Bosson and James Gibson, and originally lived in Detroit and then Grosse Point Michigan. He had an early interest in electronics, repairing at an early age the family TV/Stereo when the traditional repairman had pronounced it DOA. The family moved to Florida in 1969.
In addition to electronics, Gibson is well known for his early work in Radio Broadcasting, Technical Theater, Acting and as a Director of many armature and semi-professional theatre companies. He also has a passion for science fiction, particularly the work of Isaac Asimov and his classic "I Robot" series.
As a teenager he and a partner started "the Grosse Pointe Photographers, and later "Vetrol Technical" a company specializing in lighting and sound. This also led to the opening of Vetrol Data Systems the first computer service bureau on the Treasure Coast, now owned and run by partner Ken Sirigly. Prior to his work and Flight Training at FSI and during his college days, which included Duke, and New York University at Albany, Gibson ran a retail chain of audio visual shops called "Sights and Sounds." He also worked as a broadcaster at WOVV, WGYL and WAXE, all in Florida.
Says Gibson, "True to my Gemini nature I simply have to pursue every interest I have until it is satisfied, as such I find myself doing many fascinating things. Lately the Internet offers a stunning way for a natural born communicator to spread his `virtual' wings. I truly look forward to the evolution of the `net' and the world as the millennia comes to a close. I just hope we again move forward with space flight, as that seems the next logical step once the virtual spaces of the Internet, and the metaphysical spaces of the human spirit are both explored!"
Gibson welcomes e-mail contact and can be reached at:
Graeme at Homeisp.com
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