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Remote User Needs

ACCESSIBILITY is the name of the game in the Business Services industry where your team, clients and business partners need secure, efficient access to data any time from anywhere. Maintaining secure, reliable, remote data can mean the difference between your company getting the job or your competitor. Learn below by type of need what solution may be right for your business.

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NEED	SOLUTION	FEATURES	BENEFITS	GET HELP
Insurance firms, banks, hardware/ software companies requiring remote access	Frame Relay	56 Kbps to 45 Mbps Flat monthly rates Supports data bursts Scalable	Affordable data sharing between offices using LAN-to-LAN communications Easy to upgrade	Request Free Consultation (see above)
Any business that needs to communicate remotely between LAN's	Switched Ethernet Service	Uses fiber-optic LAN extension equipment to allow multiple location access to information and online services	Saves work, time and money improving information flow and eliminating purchase of customer premise equipment (CPE)	Request Free Consultation (see above)
Large corporation, carrier or ISP requiring remote high-speed voice, data and video over a single network facility	ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)	Higher speeds than Frame Relay Secure and scalable Reduces network, equipment and operations costs Extends to multiple countries Delivers high redundancy 1 provider, 1 contract, 1 plan simplifies billing Flexible, desktop-controlled bandwidth Domestic and international infrastructure Works with existing Frame Relay and ATM Service Interworking	Features multiple interface rates: 1.544 Mbps (DS-1) IMA (3 Mbps - 12 Mbps) 45 Mbps (DS-3), 155 Mbps (OC-3) 622 Mbps (OC-12) Supports major service classes defined by the ATM forum.	Request Free Consultation (see above)
Businesses requiring remote ultrahigh-speed, high-volume voice, video and data applications	SONET (Synchronous Optical NETwork)	Serves as a network backbone Configured as self-healing rings using dual fiber-optic strands National and internationally regulated	High-levels of data transfer survivability	Request Free Consultation (see above)
Any business with high intra-company calls and need to integrate voice and data into one network		Network services solution Single platform for voice, data and Internet hardware and applications 24/7 technical support Security Embedded voice mail and personal assistant functionality Automated attendant	Lower intra-company calling expenses Combined system maintenance Easy support for employee moves, adds or changes	Request Free Consultation (see above)
Any business that needs to protect its network and support remote access	Virtual WAN and Protection Solution	24/7 firewall protection Optional virtual private network (VPN) supports secure, remote access Legal terms and conditions apply	Control all data access points Plug-and-play guide Protect data Support remote user productivity	Request Free Consultation (see above)
Private IP or Frame Relay users who seek advanced security and remote access	Secure Internet Gateway (SIG)	Flexible access via DSL, local ISP and cable modem Supports network-based firewalls Scalable service options	High security for remote users Add services as business grows 24x7 Support	Request Free Consultation (see above)

Note: Not all services are available in all areas.

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Note: This information is presented to provide a general overview of small business options and related services. It is not intended to be an exhaustive representation. Data has been compiled by the Knowledge Institute for informational purposes only. Content is provided on an "as is" basis and is not intended to, nor does it, provide advice or create a customer relationship between the Knowledge Institute, BUZGate™ and/or any other organization named herein, and any reader.

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