The Internet has become an invaluable communications media, data resource and distribution channel for businesses.
Until recently most small/medium size businesses accessed the Internet via dial-up modems or ISDN lines providing frustratingly slow access and charges based on the time online. There are now a number of broadband options such as ADSL and cable that offer a permanent connection with much faster access for a relatively modest fixed monthly fee.
Branch offices and mobile users can securely connect across the Internet to corporate networks using VPN (virtual private networking) to achieve a cost effective wide area networking solution. VPN works by encrypting the data being transmitted over public networks and is an integral feature of most firewalls.
Optima Computers can advise on the most appropriate Internet connection and deploy the necessary routers and firewalls to deliver fast access, security for the local network and remote access using VPN.
