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 and
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 an 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 the
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
two 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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