Concert Communications Launches Remote Internet Access.RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1997-- Latest Addition to Concert Remote Access Service Portfolio Offering Substantial Savings Concert Communications Services Concert Communications Services was a $1 billion joint venture, oiginally launched June 1994 by BT Group and MCI Communications. Concert was the first multi-service global end-to-end telecommunications provider [1] [2] , the existing BT/MCI joint venture, today launched Remote Internet Access See how to access the Internet. , which provides remote users and business travelers with secure global access to the Internet, and Internet-connected LANs and intranets, at intra-country rates. It offers significant savings and eliminates the need for expensive international calls to access domestic networks remotely. Remote Internet Access, available from more than 800 points- of-presence in 50 countries, represents a versatile global value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. for both Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. and multinational customers alike, who seek to extend their network capabilities internationally without investing in additional infrastructure. In conjunction with Concert InternetPlus Service, it allows remote offices and mobile workers to connect to their corporate networks via the Internet or to simply access information from the World Wide Web. Launched in June 1996, Concert InternetPlus is the world's first high-performance, high-reliability Internet service accessible via a globally-managed backbone. Remote Internet Access, the latest addition to the Concert Remote Access Service portfolio, leverages Concert's existing globally managed, high-performance, high-reliability managed data and Internet services to address Internet and intranet remote networking needs. The service is a no-hassle global access solution which provides the same dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. on the road. It is easy-to-use and install, has a consistent look and feel from any dial-in location and requires no capital or network management oversight by the user . The on-line network management feature allows network managers to quickly change passwords on an as- needed basis, while secure user identification and password validation is provided by Concert's managed data network, the dial access vehicle to the Internet. "Remote Internet Access is a seamless network solution which takes full advantage of Concert's global backbone," said Tim Brotherton, director, Concert Remote Access Service. "Customers can 'surf anywhere, work anywhere' at reasonable prices regardless of their office location." The autodialer feature of Remote Internet Access, available for Windows95 users, will auto-install the program, scripts and access number as well as configure the end-user's laptop computer. The autodialer is activated during log-on and will auto-dial the access number from the database and connect the end user based on the user's current dialing location. The service supports full TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. connectivity to the Internet, Windows 95, WindowsNT and Windows 3.1 platforms, and a range of standard based PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using client software. Concert Remote Access Service, like all Concert voice and managed data services, offers a single point-of-contact for problem resolution and billing; a globally-managed data network with hotline support. Remote LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Access and Remote Host Access are also available. Remote LAN Access addresses the demand for remote access to client server applications on LANs connected to Concert Frame Relay Service. Similarly, Remote Host Access provides users with remote dial access to centralized host computer applications residing on Concert Packet Services host networks. Concert Communications Services develops advanced networking services for global companies. Today, Concert's intelligent network platform provides an array of global communications services to more than 3,200 companies in more than 50 countries. Concert services are available through MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , BT, and 44 distributors in the Americas, Europe and Asia. CONTACT: MCI Jane Levene, 914/934-6480 URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.mci.com or Concert Communications Services Brian Muys, 703/707-4834 |
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