Conversent Communications Launches NetSecure MVPN, A Fully-Protected Solution Linking Remote Users to Business Networks.Business/Technology Editors MARLBORO Marlboro or Marlborough (märl`bərō), city (1990 pop. 31,813), Middlesex co., E Mass.; settled on the site of a Native American village 1657, inc. as a city 1890. , Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2000 Internet-based service is a secure, cost-effective and reliable alternative to traditional remote access options. Conversent Communications, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , an Integrated Communications Provider (ICP (1) (Internet Cache Protocol) A protocol used by one proxy server to query another for a cached Web page without having to go to the Internet to retrieve it. See CARP and proxy server. ), today announced the launch of NetSecure MVPN MVPN Multicast Virtual Private Network MVPN Mobile Virtual Private Network MVPN Multicast Vpn , a fully managed and secure service that links remote workers with their business networks via the Internet. The service will be available to Conversent customers in June and will result in cost savings of over 25 percent versus traditional remote access services (communications) Remote Access Services - (RAS) A service provided by Windows NT which allows most of the services which would be available on a network to be accessed over a modem link. . NetSecure MVPN offers a fully configured and managed solution to the challenges businesses face today as the number of remote workers continues to grow. The service provides a secure tunnel between a customer's corporate network and its remote users where all information is encrypted for maximum protection. Remote workers connect to their business networks via the Internet, therefore eliminating costs that are traditionally associated with remote applications, such as "800" dial-up or long distance charges. "We are very pleased to offer our customers this advanced MVPN solution as part of our extensive suite of telecommunications and Internet products and services," said Robert Shanahan, President and COO of Conversent. "Today's workforce is no longer bound by technology, geography or time. Whether working at home or across the globe, employees need reliable access to their company's network, while companies need assurance that their remote systems are secure. NetSecure MVPN uses the most sophisticated technology to meet both those needs, while also offering considerable savings over other remote access solutions." The NetSecure MVPN service includes all hardware, software, installation, documentation, system management, security authentication, and 24-hour help desk support from the Conversent 7x24 network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. in Marlboro. Conversent Communications designs customized communications solutions and products that meet the specific needs of individual businesses, no matter what the size. In addition to NetSecure MVPN, Conversent provides local and long distance service, as well as a full range of high-speed data, Internet, DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , and information services See Information Systems. . To ensure convenience, efficiency and value, Conversent provides customers with additional benefits such as consolidated monthly billing and one-point contact for sales and customer service. Conversent is expanding rapidly throughout the Northeast and plans to offer integrated telecommunications services in several new markets across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. in 2000. Conversent Communications has offices in Lowell, Quincy, Springfield, Stoneham, Woburn, and Worchester, Mass.; Portland, Maine; Bedford, NH; Providence, RI; Hartford and Stamford, Conn.; and White Plains and Melville, NY. The Conversent Communications web site is www.conversent.com. |
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