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    IBM Articles: Virtualization Delivers a Dynamic Infrastructure  Nov 24, 2009
    Virtual private networks deliver similar security and performance to remote users as private physical networks would, yet at a far lower cost. Even network adapters can be virtualized, helping to decrease the number of physical assets in play throughout the infrastructure. (IntranetJournal)

    Telkom charges stack up, firm says not guilty  Oct 30, 2009
    Mokeona confirmed that the commission was targeting Telkom's total turnover, although the allegations related only to the provision of basic infrastructure for internet services and virtual private networks, representing a small part of the total turnover. "The situation is serious; there is more than one complaint and cases have been going on for long," said Mokoena. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Watchdog finds Telkom abused dominance  Oct 29, 2009
    Given the widespread use of the internet and the extensive use made of virtual private networks (VPNs) by medium to large businesses to link various locations of a single enterprise, there is no doubt that these high prices detrimentally affect consumers and hinder economic development in South Africa. Showing page 1 of 1 comment pages, 8 total comments 12 Hours ago Citizen wrote : You are wrong Jako. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Google Takes On AT&T in Fight Over `Terrifying' Internet Neutrality Rules  Oct 22, 2009
    The category may include virtual private networks that are password-protected and used by corporations, said , president of the Washington-based Media Access Project, a consumer advocacy law firm, in an interview. If Internet providers are permitted to offer such services without limits to customers willing to pay extra, it could remove incentives to build more networks for everybody, Schwartzman said. (Bloomberg)

    7 Being Secure on Public Wi-Fi: VPN, Firewalls, File Sharing  Oct 16, 2009
    Virtual Private Networks. What WPA and WPA2 give you on your home network, a VPN gives you on a public network, encrypting everything coming into and out of your computer. (eSecurityPlanet)

    Denial of service denial  Oct 1, 2009
    However, it is also possible to exploit the system's response to such an attack to break system firewalls, access virtual private networks, and to access other private resources. A DoS attack can also be used to affect a complete network or even a whole section of the Internet. (EurekAlert!)

    FDIC secures remote access with new teleworker solutions  Sep 16, 2009
    Prior to using Aruba, the FDIC used dedicated circuits and virtual private networks to remotely connect workers. With the recent banking crisis, the FDIC could have more than 25 teams in the field, with some teams up to 100 people. (FCW.com)

    FCC Focuses On Big-Picture Ideas At Broadband Workshop  Sep 4, 2009
    If the Internet becomes lots of nets for business and private use, following the path of virtual private networks now used by many businesses, it could challenge the definition of an ISP or of what neutrality means, or lead to a kind of de facto unbundling, he said. All those would have implications for how the FCC structures its plan. (Multichannel News)

    Eutelsat Communications Reports Revenue Growth of 7.2% and Net Income Increase of 43.6% for its 2008-2009 Financial Year  Jul 31, 2009
    7] The D- STAR service provides Internet access and Virtual Private Networks to enterprises and institutions in regions with inexistent or unreliable terrestrial broadband infrastructure. 8] The TOOWAY(TM) service, both in Ka-band and Ku-band, provides broadband access to homes beyond range of terrestrial networks. (PR Newswire)

    Axtel Reports 2Q09 Results  Jul 23, 2009
    We generate revenues by providing data, Internet access and network services, like virtual private networks and private lines. iv. (PR Newswire)

    U.S. support sought in Internet censor fight  Jul 21, 2009
    Many students and tech-savvy youth bypass government Internet controls with virtual private networks and other work-arounds. But GIFC's vision is to allow even the non-savvy to break through China's controls, rendering them ultimately ineffective. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Voice over IP builds bridge to the future of DOD comms  Jul 21, 2009
    One promising technique is to segment traffic with different requirements into separate virtual private networks within the IP network, combined with a related technology called VPN routing and forwarding. VPNs are usually thought of in terms of encrypting communications for privacy, but they can also be used to separate classes of traffic that require special treatment, Reilly said. (FCW.com)

    Gbridge: A Free and Easy VPN  Jul 18, 2009
    Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are used by many organizations to connect remote networks together and to securely access the network when away from the offices. Thanks to Google's network services and a third-party company, , you can have your own VPN.. (SmallBusinessComputing)

    Big Changes In Small Markets  May 25, 2009
    The MSO offers enterprise customers with local and long-distance phone services, toll-free phone service, high-speed Internet access, Web-hosting services and network solutions, including Ethernet and virtual private networks. This isnt new territory for Bresnan, which has been honing its commercial offerings for years. (Multichannel News)

    Winners Announced for Ethernet Expo Europe Awards  May 15, 2009
    The judges especially commended the new FP2 chip set, allowing network processing and traffic management of speeds up to 100G, plus application assurance giving visibility for performance of business apps across virtual private networks. Also of note was Alcatel-Lucent's integrated PBB and VPLS solutions. (PR Newswire)

    Verizon Business Placed in Analyst Firm's Leaders Quadrant for Asia-Pacific Network Service Providers  May 6, 2009
    The providers focus on data services, especially IP virtual private networks (VPNs) and, increasingly, Ethernet offerings. Most of these providers also offer voice services, especially voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and IP telephony in association with IP virtual private networks. (PR Newswire)

    South Africa: Telkom Joins Hands With Mighty AT&T  Apr 17, 2009
    They will collaborate on mobile telephony, virtual private networks dedicated to companies and teleconferencing and data and software hosting. Building more telecoms infrastructure in the region would largely be Telkom's role with AT&T supplying the international connectivity as well as products and services. (allAfrica.com)

    U.S. mulls stiffer sentences for 'Net proxy crime  Apr 15, 2009
    Corporations routinely use proxies to let their employees work from home; virtual private networks, or VPNs, make traffic look like it's coming from within the company's internal network, thus bypassing its security firewalls. Cell phone providers use proxies to connect devices to the Internet, while people in repressive countries use them to circumvent Internet censors. (MSNBC -- Crime)

    MVNO Service to Offer Flat-rate Plans & Greater Connectivity  Apr 14, 2009
    5G high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) network, to NTT Com-provided virtual private networks (VPN). NTT Com also announced that connection to the service is now possible via wireless routers, and that the service is compatible with telemetering systems for machine-to-machine transmission of data. (JCN Network, Japan)

    New Partnerships and Features Make Rugged Handheld a Security and Access Powerhouse  Apr 9, 2009
    GPRS - DAP's Guard System is now enabled with Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) access, allowing users remote access to the Internet and virtual private networks (VPN). GPS - A second-generation SiRF GPS has been added to the Guard System, allowing for faster acquisition times and stronger signals in most locations. (PR Newswire)

    CET Teleport Launches iDirect Evolution DVB-S2/ACM Network to Expand Services Over Africa  Apr 7, 2009
    These dramatic gains open new opportunities for service providers to improve support for a range of IP applications, including Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Voice over IP (VoIP), videoconferencing, enterprise networks, point of sale, SCADA, telemetry, multimedia and Internet cafes. For more information, please visit CET Teleport at booth #7 during SatCom Africa 2009, April 6-9 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (PR Newswire)

    Cover Story: Taking Care of Business  Mar 29, 2009
    Now, with products like Metro Ethernet, virtual private networks and other advanced business services, Cox is able to tap into larger businesses like Rappahannock Goodwill Industries, a nonprofit in Chantilly, Va. with 323 employees. (Multichannel News)

    Evaluating MSSP security before taking the plunge  Mar 20, 2009
    Virtual private networks (VPNs). Workstation, server and network device configuration and management. (Search Security, MA)

    Alaska Air rolls out trial in-flight Internet service  Mar 10, 2009
    Alaska Airlines' passengers will now be able to engage in a range of activities, including browsing the Web; accessing online music, games, podcasts and webcasts; sending and receiving e-mail; and connecting to virtual private networks on a specially equipped Boeing 737-700. "We're thrilled to be able to offer our passengers a way to stay connected to what matters most to them while en route to their destinations," Steve Jarvis, the airline's vice president of marketing, sales and customer... (Juneau Empire)

    A cybersecurity blanket for your business  Mar 2, 2009
    Use VPNs (virtual private networks), use wireless encryption schemes and, by all means, try to upgrade your network equipment regularly. It all makes it more difficult though not impossible to capture information or undertake other malicious acts, and it may just discourage someone. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Emerging Filmmakers Take Center Stage Onboard and Online through Delta's Third Annual Fly-In Movies Film Competition  Feb 20, 2009
    Additionally, the airline's Gogo In-Flight Internet service offers customers traveling with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and personal digital assistants (PDAs), access to the Internet, corporate virtual private networks (VPNs), corporate and personal e- mail accounts, and SMS texting and instant messaging services. Delta Air Lines is the world's largest airline. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Berkeley gives forecast for cloud computing  Feb 14, 2009
    Similarly, the paper said cloud services need to use encryption, virtual private networks and firewalls to secure user data. Among its other hardware recommendations, the authors said computer makers need to do a better job driving power management technologies throughout their systems. (EETimes)

    Eutelsat Communications Reports First Half 2008-2009 Growth Exceeding its Objectives  Feb 10, 2009
    (2) Based on last 12 months rolling (3) Europe, Middle East, Africa (4) The D- STAR service provides Internet access and Virtual Private Networks to enterprises and institutions in regions with inexistent or unreliable terrestrial broadband infrastructure. (5) The TOOWAY(TM) service, both in Ka-band and Ku-band, provides broadband access to households beyond range of terrestrial networks. (PR Newswire)

    Creating a VPN appliance with Ubuntu and Openswan:  Feb 8, 2009
    While Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are great providers for secure communication over networks, they are often very hard to set up. VPN appliances erase that problem, but can be expensive. (Search Enterprise Linux)



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