HISTORY

1985
Started developing software in the COBOL programming language. Later that year, GW-BASIC was introduced and used to write several calculation programs for an accountancy firm.
These programs included connections to the dBASE III database system.
 
1989
Switched to programming in QBasic 4.5, developing software as well as several text adventure games. These games can still be played in a DOS environment.
 
1994
Began developing websites using Notepad in Windows 3.1. Internet access was only available through a dial-up modem, so connections were considerably slower than they are today. To ensure that websites loaded reasonably quickly in Netscape Navigator, images were kept to a minimum.
Even today, applications and websites are still developed using a text editor.
 
2000
Started developing innovative projects and products, resulting in several nominations and awards. Developed WBO, a framework in which content was stored in a database and retrieved by a website.
 
2001
Purchased a Windows NT server to host websites, applications and email services in-house.
 
2003
WBO was succeeded by IBOsystems.
 
2006
Expanded into a fully fledged hosting company, taking care of all hosting requirements on behalf of its clients. IBOsystems was discontinued and replaced by WCMplus, developed in response to the growing need for simplicity and ease of use.
 
2008
Nominated for innovative concepts developed by PoVelty.

 
2010
Won second prize at the Utrecht Innovation Fair for an audiovisual aid.

 
2011
Began publishing with the in-house developed magazine Het Groene Varen.

 
2014
Developed a pond PLC control system as a hobby project.
 
2020
PoVelty's activities were divided into two areas. Internet-related activities remained with PoVelty, while project and product development were brought together under:
The Dutch Innovators  →
This became the home for past, current and future developments.
 
2021
Developed EasyELO, a clear and straightforward electronic learning environment designed to help teachers and students work efficiently and get started quickly.
 
2022
Launched Aquatic Control, an improved version of the hobby project started in 2014. The new system featured compiled software, a redesigned enclosure and access via an app.