Virtual private networks are common in enterprise settings as a way to connect remote users and branch offices securely to the corporate network. VPNs extend a corporation’s reach to support worldwide locations. The same usefulness is gaining the attention of small and medium-sized businesses. Smaller companies are finding VPNs cheaper to operate than more costly dedicated T1 lines. However, SMB players have been slow to fully adopt VPN connectivity over more traditional Web site access and cumbersome security hardware and software combinations.
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VPNs and Small Business, Part 1: The SMB Case
Posted by: Jack M. Germain October 19, 2007 04:00 AMVirtual private networks are common in enterprise settings as a way to connect remote users and branch offices securely to the corporate network. VPNs extend a corporation’s reach to support worldwide locations. The same usefulness is gaining the attention of small and medium-sized businesses. Smaller companies are finding VPNs cheaper to operate than more costly dedicated T1 lines. However, SMB players have been slow to fully adopt VPN connectivity over more traditional Web site access and cumbersome security hardware and software combinations.