Computer Techniques Inc Information

Two hometown boys, Adam Vocks and Billy Williams, were lucky enough to find their passion early in life. The two co-founders of CTI both gravitated towards computers and technology when they were just 10 years old. They were both fortunate because the personal computer era was just beginning as the two youngsters were starting their lifelong interest in technology. As Adam and Billy continued learning, it was natural for both of them to find work in the technology industry when they were just teenagers. Attending the same high school, Adam and Billys paths would cross occasionally, but Billy was a senior when Adam was just a sophomore, so they didnt have any classes together. Shortly after Billy graduated from high school, the two crossed paths again when he and Adam started working together at a local computer shop. The two instantly bonded, sharing incredibly unique chemistry and, only after a year of working together, they realized that they wanted to start their very own technology business. The proposal was simple. Adam asked Billy, Do you want to start our own business? and Billy replied, Sure, lets do it! In June of 1998, the two made the decision that would change their lives forever. They quit their jobs and jumped right into the business world at only 19 and 20 years old. Just like that, a new company, Computer Techniques, Inc. (CTI) was born, and the two young, naive boys were started out on an adventure of a lifetime. CTI started very modestly as a computer sales, service/repair business, but Adam and Billy instantly saw an opportunity as an Internet Service Provider. The prior company Adam and Billy worked for provided analog dial-up Internet service. Customers on an analog service could connect to the Internet at a speed of 28.8kbps to 33.6kbps. Research showed that you could get another 50-100% faster if you use digital phone lines, so the first order of business was to find out how the two could afford $50,000. Adam spoke with his father, who was very supportive of the two starting a business, ...