WHAT IS A VPN?
A Virtual Private Network or VPN for short is relatively
new technology, that allows two or more private networks (or
computers) to connect securely over the Internet.
In business terms, one reason a company would usually look
to install a VPN, is to allow managers and sales reps in the
field, to safely connect to the office network/server,
transfer files, send and receive their email, and print, etc.
With a VPN, trusted employees could avoid the rush hour
traffic congestion by working from home and leaving for work
later.
A VPN brings greater freedom, flexibility and convenience
to employees, as well as generous cost savings for the FD.
WHO WOULD NEED A VPN?
Travelling Executives
Where-ever they may wander - providing there is a local
Internet connection point available, the office network is
just a mouse click away. Send and receive email, faxes even
connect to and update back-end systems.
Travelling Salesmen
Keep in touch with the sales office, uploading orders,
enquiries and receive order progress and project updates.
Connect from anywhere at any time.
Field Engineer
Keeping head office up-to-date with service reports, parts
ordering and expenses can be achieved easily from home, over a
VPN.
Maternity / Paternity
Expectant mothers (and fathers) often want to be active and
in-touch with their work, but also need to be at home
supporting their partners or newborn. A VPN will give
immediate and ready access to the office network when it is
convenient for them.
Rush-Hour Buster
Why suffer in silence. If traffic is heavy first thing in
the morning. Work from home and leave a little later. Your
journey will be quicker and you will not have wasted valuable
time suffering the rush-hour.
Retail Chain Network
Companies with a chain of retail outlets may derive great
benefits from having these outlets connect and update their
head office, with up-to-date sales and stock figures over a
VPN. A PC and phone line is all they need.
Company Bridge
Business with two or more locations may safely link-up the
office networks together, permitting users at either end to
share information and resources, as if they were all part of
the same local network. Remote offices could be just down the
road, or on the other side of the world, the cost to connect
them would be the same with a VPN.
Customer Portal
Tie-in customers and business partners by providing them
with a secure connection to your internal order entry /
tracking systems / customer service, from the comfort and
convenience of their own desktop.
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