With a VPN, a secure connection is made to your network over the internet from your desktop PC or notebook computer. The creation of a VPN between your PC and your office network, allows you to work as if you were in the office. This gives users the ability to work from home or remotely whilst still being able to access their documents and email.

Equipment is installed in your office and connected to a suitable broadband connection, which can either be shared or be a dedicated connection for improved speed. Installing and configuring the home end of these connections (or the device, such as a laptop, that is being used to connect to the network) is straight forward and can be done by most users without technical help.

Once installed, a user can log on to the VPN and is then automatically connected to the office network and can start work. Printing can even be redirected to the home location so that a user can work without restriction.

Mountain Software has tested various VPN solutions and now supplies VPN solutions provided by Cisco Systems, a world leader in networking and security products.

Installation and Implementation of Virtual Private Networks

Advice and guidance on the best equipment to be used for implementing your VPN solution will be provided by Mountain Software who will also install and configure the devices. Secure login details will be provided for each user needing to connect to the network.

Key benefits of Virtual Private Networks

High levels of encryption and security thus protecting your data Able to use terminal services/remote desktops through a secure connection Access to all files held on the network Ability to connect to shared drives as if you were sitting in your office Ability to connect to applications running from a server on the network e.g. email, faxing Scaleable solutions allowing your business to grow around the VPN