Internap Launches Managed VPN Service.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2004 Internap Managed VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Service Enables Secure VoIP, Wireless Networking See wireless network. and Video Conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. Leveraging Cisco VPN Technology Internap Network Services Corporation Internap Network Services Corporation, commonly referred to as Internap, provides computer network routing services and operates several data colocation centers throughout the world. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :IIP IIP Investors In People IIP International Information Programs (US State Department) IIP Index of Industrial Production IIP Iraqi Islamic Party IIP International Ice Patrol (US Coast Guard) ), the leading provider of performance-based routing technology over the Internet, today announced availability of its Internap Managed VPN service powered by Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. technology. The unique offering combines Internap's world-class IP connectivity with advanced router and security technology from Cisco Systems to provide a global IP VPN solution with the expandability of Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a (R) Software. Internap Managed VPN service utilizes the latest capabilities of Cisco's routers to deliver an integrated solution over a single device that acts as a VPN, router and firewall. Delivered over Internap's high-performance IP connectivity, the service is ideal for rapidly growing applications like Voice over IP (VoIP), real-time streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and wireless networking. The solution extends a high level of security to wireless networks by encrypting the wireless data stream and solving a major security problem for growing corporate networks. It also delivers a superior level of service for traditional WAN applications, such as e-mail, corporate Internet and intranet, and remote user access. "The Internap Managed VPN stands apart based on our high-performance IP architecture and the expertise of the industry's most proactive Network Operation Centers (NOCs)," said Ali Marashi, Chief Technology Officer at Internap. "With our strong Cisco relationship, we are able to give customers a future-proof, integrated solution that supports the most demanding IP applications." The Internap solution is ideal for medium to large enterprises demanding the highest level of network performance and security, while seeking to reduce the capital investment and dedicated resources required to deploy and manage a high-end IP VPN solution. Unlike single-network solutions that use Multi Protocol Label Switching (networking) label switching - A routing technique that uses information from existing IP routing protocols to identify IP datagrams with labels and forwards them to a modified switch or router, which then uses the labels to switch the datagrams through the network. (MPLS (1) (MultiProtocol Lambda Switching) The earlier name for GMPLS. See GMPLS. (2) (MultiProtocol Label Switching) A standard from the IETF for including routing information in the packets of an IP network. ), Internap's Managed VPN Service utilizes IPSec encryption technology, allowing customers to use existing Internet connectivity or Internap's optimized fault-tolerant connectivity. "Internap, with its overlay network A logical network that runs on top of another network. For example, peer-to-peer networks are overlay networks on the Internet. They use their own addressing system for determining how files are distributed and accessed, which provides a layer on top of the Internet's IP addressing. and patented intelligent route control technology, is uniquely positioned to participate in the growing VPN market," said Dave Abrahamson, Chief Marketing Officer at Internap. "Our integrated device and global footprint, combined with the industry's leading Service Level Agreements (SLAs), allow us to leapfrog other CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) Communications equipment that resides on the customer's premises. CPE - Customer Premises Equipment and network-based VPN providers, delivering customers a world-class solution that supports their mission-critical applications, including VPN, VoIP, video streaming See streaming video and video stream. and wireless services." According to industry analyst firm Gartner, the VPN services market is projected to exceed $7.0 billion by 2007. Complete Outsourced Solution The Internap Managed VPN includes: -- Configuration of the router and VPN/firewall setup on the customer premise -- Equipment and software maintenance, including management of the Cisco SmartNet agreement for the break/fix contract process -- IP VPN performance monitoring and issue resolution -- Software update and patch support By intelligently routing its clients' traffic across multiple Internet backbones, Internap delivers network performance that is backed by an Internet-wide SLA (1) (StereoLithography Apparatus) See 3D printing. (2) (Service Level Agreement) A contract between the provider and the user that specifies the level of service expected during its term. and 24x7x365 performance monitoring and issue resolution. Internap's NOCs proactively manage the service, alerting customers to potential problems and addressing them before they occur. Internap Managed VPN service provides fully managed site-to-site and remote access capabilities with firewall protection integrated in a single Cisco router. Customer connectivity is provisioned through Internap's unique Private Network Access Point (P-NAP) architecture, which intelligently routes IP traffic over the best performing Internet backbone. Alternatively, Internap can provision or support existing IP connectivity over a variety of carriers to offer VPN service globally. The Internap solution supports both international office connectivity and remote access to more than 10,000 cities around the world. The incorporated remote access client provides policy-based access and customizable security configurations, making it perfect for mobile professionals, telecommuters and branch offices. The client can enforce security policies, such as active anti-virus protection and personal firewall prior to allowing remote access clients a VPN connection. IT departments have control over access to the VPN and can prohibit connections when disallowed applications are present, such as instant messaging or when virus definitions are not up to date. Internap Managed VPN service leverages the company's industry-leading SLA for IP connectivity, providing guaranteed performance across the entire Internet rather than just single networks. The proactive SLA provides 100 percent uptime, sub-45 millisecond One thousandth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) millisecond - (ms) One thousandth of a second, one thousand microseconds. A long time for a modern computer. latency and less than 0.3 percent packet loss. The Managed VPN SLA also provides installation within three business days within the domestic U.S., and six business days internationally, once IP access is in place. Other SLAs cover service fault notification and management of equipment and software maintenance or failure. Internap provides web-based tools for administration, end-user provisioning and SLA monitoring. About Internap Internap is the market leader of intelligent route-control solutions that bring reliability, performance and security to the Internet. The company's patented and patent-pending technology address the inherent weaknesses of the Internet, enabling enterprises to take full advantage of the benefits of deploying business-critical applications such as e-commerce, Voice over IP (VoIP), video-conferencing, and streaming audio/video across the Internet. Through a portfolio of high-performance IP solutions, customers can bypass congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. points, overcome routing inefficiencies and optimize performance of their applications. Internap solutions are backed by an industry-leading performance guarantee that covers the entire Internet as opposed to just one network. These offerings include: network- and premise-based route optimization solutions, colocation, VPN, content distribution, managed security and managed storage services. Internap currently serves more than 1,600 customers including the Fortune 1000 and mid-tier enterprises in the financial services, government; travel/hospitality, manufacturing, media/entertainment, technology and retail industries. The company provides services throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. For more information, please visit the company website at www.internap.com. Internap and P-NAP are registered trademarks of Internap. All other trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. |
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