A VPN is effectively a private network constructed over a public network to link remote sites or users together. Instead of using dedicated leased lines or dialup links, a VPN uses highly encrypted ‘tunnels’, generally made via the public Internet.

A VPN:

• Dramatically reduces the operational costs versus the traditional WAN

• In many cases gives a higher bandwidth connectivity

• Maintains security through trusted specified encryption technologies

• Massive reduction in hardware required – One Internet connection at a head-office can support numerous VPN ‘tunnels’

• The end of ‘modem-pools’ for field worker dialins – The field workers can also save on long-distance phone calls to those modems by using any Internet connection

• Provides truly global networking opportunities – Costs are not based upon distance

• Provides greater and faster return on investment than the traditional WAN

A Broadband Internet connection into your Company can also provide additional benefits:

• Centralised server access

• Company intranet server access

• Centralised file-sharing

• Centralised e-mail 

• Centralised PC management

• Voice over IP - dependant upon line suitability

And of course – It provides everyone with permanent fast Internet access!

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