American Airlines now offers Aircell broadband service Aug 21, 2008
Fort Worth-based American offers Gogo, a mobile broadband service that allows passengers on American s 767-200 aircraft to access the Web, e-mail, instant messaging and virtual private networks. The service is available to passengers taking nonstop flights from New York to San Francisco; New York to Los Angeles and New York to Miami. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
American Takes Lead in Sky-High WiFi Race Aug 21, 2008
"We support most corporate VPNs (virtual private networks) so that passengers can utilize the service in full compliance with their business security requirements. In addition, we are also working with ISPs that serve corporations (iPass is one that we've announced) so that passengers who are required to gain access through that enhanced security service can also use Gogo.". The Internet at 35,000 Feet. (TechNewsWorld)
American Airlines launches first in-flight internet service on 767-200 aircraft. Aug 20, 2008
said Wednesday it has launched Gogo, a mobile broadband service that allows passengers on American s 767-200 aircraft to access the Web, e-mail, instant messaging and virtual private networks ... Once the flights with Gogo access reach 10,000 feet, passengers can access corporate virtual private networks, e-mail, instant messaging and the Web using their laptops, smart phones and PDAs. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Spectrum auction costs hurt MTS profit despite wireless, Internet ... Aug 12, 2008
MTS said it saw new data services for businesses, such as unified communications and virtual private networks, increase in the double digits and that its business division added $80. 6-million of new contracts in the quarter. (Globe and Mail)
Netcom offers historic Olympic hi-tech Aug 8, 2008
It isolates the data of different news agencies by means of a VLAN to build virtual private networks for different users. A group of CNC staff members pose for photo in front of the emergency telecom vehicle. (Xinhuanet, China)
Leading the charge in corporate responsibility Aug 4, 2008
We have virtual private networks system where our staff can go back home, have dinner with the kids and put it an hour or so of work later. We have also created a fellowship system where people can come and work for two days in a week. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Axtel Reports 2Q08 Earnings Jul 25, 2008
We generate revenues by providing data, Internet access and network services, like virtual private networks and private lines. iv) International traffic. (PR Newswire)
BSNL offers rural landline connectivity at Rs20 per month Jul 25, 2008
The telco is also in talks with Cable and Wireless and British Telecom to carry overseas traffic through virtual private networks (VPNs) and managed private leased services (MPLS). search domain-b. (domain-B)
Redline receives FCC Certification for additional 3.65 GHz WiMAX products Jul 23, 2008
16e-2005 standards for mobile WiMAX, supports a wide range of fixed, portable and mobile wireless services including Voice and Video over IP, broadband Internet access used to support highly valued education, medical, transportation and municipal applications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and other advanced communications services. The RedMAX 4C(TM) Mobile WiMAX platform is designed to enable operators to maximize the reach and customer density required for a profitable carrier business... (Canada Newswire)
Sun Gives Enterprises a New Mobility Option Jul 17, 2008
"They need to make sure that information goes securely across virtual private networks and follows IT security policies.". This article was first published on. (Datamation)
Review: iPhone 2.0 software update Jul 16, 2008
While you could log on to some Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), the device was incompatible with Cisco Systems IPsec protocol, and there was no native support for the Microsoft Exchange serverperhaps the predominant server technology in corporations. All of that has changed in iPhone 2. (Macworld)
iPhone killer-app is letting users choose software Jul 13, 2008
It means passwords and virtual private networks secure pipelines over the Internet into office networks that companies require to gain access to sensitive business data now work. From the Palm days up to now, the smartphone market has suffered because the average consumer does not understand how to load software on a phone, said Paul Moreton, vice president of product management for Quickoffice, the most widely distributed productivity software for use on smartphones. (Globe and Mail)
Telstra releases tool to track mobile phone users Jul 3, 2008
Storage over IP, or the replication of block-level data over leased virtual private networks, allows users to select the type of wide-area service that best meets their budget and application requirements. Discover the best questions to ask IP SAN vendors, the cost savings that can be created by using IP storage methods and the future of iSCSI. Enterprise IT Buyer's Guide Find Technology Vendors Fast. (Computerworld Australia)
Cisco Wants to Virtualize Your Datacenter Jun 25, 2008
Kurian noted that Cisco has been working on the virtual network space for years with such innovations as virtual LANs (VLAN)() and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)(). "What we're doing now is bringing the benefits of virtualization from the network to the virtual machine environment itself in the server," Kurian said. (Datamation)
Did AT&T Make the Right Call With Apple's iPhone? Jun 22, 2008
The real stroke of genius, analysts said, was the new iPhone's potential for corporate users: Connections to corporate VPNs (virtual private networks), PowerPoint capabilities and robust GPS offerings, for example ... The real stroke of genius, analysts said, was the new iPhone's potential for corporate users: Connections to corporate VPNs (virtual private networks), PowerPoint capabilities and robust GPS offerings, for example. (Brandweek Magazine)
Broadband to the ends of the earth Jun 11, 2008
"What we see is people using it for higher bandwidth access to data transfer, email, virtual private networks and connecting to head office.". How it works. (Globe and Mail)
Faster, cheaper iPhone - with a costlier plan Jun 11, 2008
And with Microsoft Exchange support and other business tools like security, remote management of phones and the ability to establish virtual private networks, the iPhone 3G is finally in a position to be deployed by companies. The iPhone 3G will boast considerably more capabilities than its predecessor - developers are poised to deliver a slew of applications at its debut and beyond. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Traveling overseas? Leave the laptop home May 30, 2008
Such methods include VPNs (virtual private networks) for network traffic and SSL (secure sockets layer) for e-mail. It's also key to deal with data on mobile devices. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Amdocs Delivers Software to Simplify Network Operations and Enable Service Providers to Roll-Out New Applications and Services Faster with Cisco May 20, 2008
In doing so, the solution allows service providers to roll out new applications and services such as broadband, Carrier Ethernet, MPLS (multi-protocol label switching), VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and IPTV (Internet Protocol television) considerably faster, at lower cost and with much reduced error rates. This pre-integrated solution combines the Amdocs OSS Suite with the Cisco Active Network Abstraction to provide a multi-vendor, multi-technology discovery and reconciliation capabilities. (PR Newswire)
India's BSNL Picks Nokia Siemens to Expand Urban Broadband Network Apr 4, 2008
This will give an additional 25,000 Indian villages access to digital-age services like high-speed Internet and virtual private networks (VPNs). The new network will also enable BSNL to provide connectivity to CSCs (Community Service Centres) and other e-governance locations. (TMCnet)
Bell throttles its Internet competitors Apr 2, 2008
The second competition concern is the effect on ISP services such as the secure virtual private networks used by companies and video streaming employed by many broadcasters. With DPI and throttling in place, Bell may soon be positioned to implement premium pricing for services that business currently takes for granted, thereby raising costs and cutting independent ISPs out of the picture. (Toronto Star)
Staff behavior key to watertight security Mar 29, 2008
Despite a welter of technical controls put in place, including authentication, virtual private networks and blocking access to inappropriate web sites, companies are beginning to realize these measures are not enough to ensure security. Many are bolstering the technology with clear security policies and ensuring that staff understand and comply with those regulations. (Computer Business Review)
The great firewall of China Mar 21, 2008
cn and you may get what look like results but when you click on them you'll have a 'gateway timeout'," she says. Other outcomes include error messages and being rerouted to a Chinese Government page about the site or subject. Because all ISPs in China are state-controlled and full identification must be shown at internet cafes, those who try to look up blacklisted terms or websites can be identified. Access to those terms and sites fluctuate and the blacklist is not made public, leading to what... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Gartner sees iPhone fit for Enterprise use Mar 20, 2008
In addition, it will support Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) including Cisco IPsec; and two-factor authentication, certificates and identities. WPA2/802. (iPhone World)
Juniper routers get firewall service in Junos upgrade Mar 18, 2008
The software also implements IPSec virtual private networks (VPNs) into the mix as well. "It's not just simply a plug-in, but tight integration into the OS and hardware level," said Lazear. (Register)
IPhone Goes Corporate Mar 9, 2008
The jab comes as Apple (nasdaq: - - ) announced it will build a slew of business-friendly features for the iPhone and iPod Touch, including support for push e-mail, push calendaring, push contacts, virtual private networks and support for certificates and identities into the next version of its iPhone operating system. The neatest trick, however, could be the ability to get e-mail and calendar information directly from Microsoft (nasdaq: - - ) Exchange servers. (Forbes -- Technology)
Axtel, S.A.B. de C.V. Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter Results Ended December 31, 2007 Feb 26, 2008
Driven by managed Internet services and virtual private networks, data and network revenues grew to Ps ... We generate revenues by providing data, Internet access and network services, like virtual private networks and private lines. (PR Newswire)
Software to wipe stolen or lost laptops and collar thieves Feb 20, 2008
Extremely sensitive data is usually stored online on virtual private networks (VPN). "We always advise clients to use VPN," said Bates, "but it is more or less inevitable that busy people will download something on to a computer temporarily, but then they forget about it and it stays there. BackStopp is an 'add-on' way of keeping secrets safe, working side-by-side with encryption, which is also vital.". (Guardian Unlimited)
How to Hack a 787 Feb 19, 2008
Fleishman's referring to public-key cryptography, which many corporate virtual private networks rely upon. It's not entirely secure, but so far has only been broken by computers doing brute-force number-crunching for years at a stretch. (Fox News)
Cisco Reiterates Commitment to Small and Medium-Sized Businesses ... Feb 15, 2008
Phones, which include the softphone Cisco Unified IP Communicator, Internet connectivity with firewall protection, virtual private networks (VPNs), and wireless LAN. access for reliable, highly secure communications. (TMCnet)
Eutelsat Communications Reports Strong Increase of 18.5% in Net Income for First-Half 2007-2008 Feb 14, 2008
(8) The D- STAR service provides Internet access and Virtual Private Networks to enterprises and institutions in regions with inexistent or unreliable terrestrial broadband infrastructure. (9) Based on revenues excluding one-off revenues. (PR Newswire)
LANCOM selects Sierra Wireless HSPA Embedded Module for Mobile Broadband Router Feb 12, 2008
The company's focus is on Internet access products with integrated high-quality firewalls for ADSL, SDSL, ISDN and UMTS access and on comprehensive solutions for network connectivity and security with virtual private networks (VPN), wireless networks (wireless LAN) and public spots. LANCOM Systems GmbH is headquartered in Wurselen near Aachen and has sales offices in Munich, London, Madrid, Bolzano, Amsterdam and Prague. (PR Newswire)
Oracle Introduces Oracle(R) Communications IP Service and Network Management to Simplify Lifecycle Management of Complex IP-Based Services Feb 7, 2008
(Logo: ) "Oracle's IP service and network management offering are leading-edge service configuration assurance capabilities that will help us to rapidly deploy high-demand IP services, such as level 3 virtual private networks, multicast and quality of service over our IP/MPLS network," said Torleif Nesheim, chief information officer, BaneTele. "Increasing IP service complexity, continuous network consolidation and consumers' insatiable demand for new, innovative IP-based services are creating... (PR Newswire)
Veloci and Avistar Partner to Launch LegalNet and MedNet Videoconferencing Communities Feb 7, 2008
Avistar's partnership with Mzima Networks, a provider of virtual private networks (VPNs) designed for rich-media traffic, maximizes call quality over the Internet. Services are priced per user and are delivered as a fully outsourced hosted service (SaaS). (PR Newswire)
DEMO Trots Out New Tech Jan 29, 2008
Based on a SaaS (Software as a Service) on demand delivery model, CatalystOffice includes a document management application for sharing files that the company said eliminates the need to use "painfully slow" Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Also included, Share Workspace for online collaboration; secure "enterprise grade" instant messaging and CatalystOffice Sync for synchronizing data with Microsoft Outlook. (Datamation)
Wateen Telecom-Pakistan Awards Motorola one of the World's Largest WiMAX Device Orders Jan 28, 2008
The CPEs will provide consumers, small businesses and Pakistan's largest enterprises access to wireless services, from basic telephony and fast internet access to high-end data services such as virtual private networks (VPN) for banks and other organizations. "The availability of our WiMAX network is a major milestone for Wateen Telecom and for the telecommunications potential of developing economies. Our network puts Wateen at the global forefront of the WiMAX telecoms industry. Motorola's... (PR Newswire)
ASA 5580 Series Adaptive Security Appliances Introduced by Cisco Jan 25, 2008
It is basically a security platform that can be used to not only deploy firewall with up to 20 gigabits per second (Gbps) of throughput but also 10,000 user remote-access concentrator for IP Security (IPsec)-based virtual private networks (VPN) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Mick Scully is the vice president of product management for Cisco s Security Technology Group. (TechShout!)
New Telco for APAC Jan 11, 2008
The new brand combines the twos small and large business services, with the one complimenting the other perfectly and covering ADSL internet connections, virtual private networks, and wholesale capacity for other carriers. This will be a positive change - we'll be a bigger company with more in-depth market coverage. (IDM.net.au)
Analysts' picks Dec 29, 2007
"The company is well positioned to ride the growth in virtual private networks (VPN) business; the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% over the next four years to evolve into a Rs 2,800 crore industry," says the report. Nearly all types of enterprises, including banks, retail chains, stock brokers, airlines/travel agents, telecom operators, SMEs and government agencies are looking at connectivity through VPN, it adds. (India Times)
Sawhill Capital Ltd. Enters Into Agreement for Potential Qualifying Transaction Dec 28, 2007
SatFax derives its income from the initial sale of Fax Terminal Adapters to a broad range of clients worldwide, which is supplemented with recurring monthly revenue generated from phone lines, fax lines and various services including Virtual Private Networks. The founding shareholders and management of SatFax have extensive experience in the internet industry and are committed to providing ongoing solutions to the various markets of satellite, wireless internet, digital cellular and voice over... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Link up to a private network Dec 10, 2007
Virtual private networks sound like something that belongs in the too-hard basket for soho users - and for most of the time they do. In simple terms, these are a tunnel through the internet. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Daily Briefing Dec 8, 2007
The Federal Communications Commission granted a petition from Verizon in March 2006 to ease rules on fiber-optic Ethernet services, virtual private networks and other data services businesses use for purposes other than Internet access. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday declined to review the agency's action. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Network Security Services Oct 30, 2007
Networking service provider, delivering virtual private networks, managed security services, secure email services and network consulting to small and medium sized businesses. Technical Communications Corporation. (LinuxPlanet)
Internet Security Oct 29, 2007
The market of the Group includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large Internet-distributed enterprises (IDEs) with high-speed connections supporting virtual private networks (VPNs) between the corporate headquarters and geographically Provides Internet access, co-location, network security, web hosting, domain registration and email services. Search the Business Internet. (IntranetJournal)
SMB Workforce Goes Mobile Oct 19, 2007
"This suggests there is a sizeable market opportunity associated with productivity-enhancing solutions such as virtual private networks (VPNs), smart phones and other applications.". In fact, 44% of the 518 North American SMBs surveyed said they plan to invest in smart phones, and 32% plan to invest in VPNs in the next 12 months. (CIO Information Network)
AT&T nabs ProAssurance contract Sep 22, 2007
will pay AT&T more than $1 million during a two-year contract to create virtual private networks to enhance communications between its 14 sites across the country ... ProAssurance will use AT&T's Integration Solutions services to help manage and develop its network capabilities over the new virtual private networks. (Birmingham Business Journal)
Alaska Airlines Working With Row 44 to Launch Inflight Wireless Internet Service Sep 18, 2007
Passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as laptop computers, PDAs, smartphones and portable gaming systems, will have high-speed access to the Internet, e-mail, virtual private networks and stored inflight entertainment content. "Bringing broadband Internet access to the skies is one of the most important things we can do to enhance the experience of both business and leisure customers," said Steve Jarvis, Alaska Airlines' vice president of sales, marketing and customer experience. (PR Newswire)
Alaska Air says plans to launch in-flight Internet Sep 18, 2007
Alaska Air said the technology will allow passengers with Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as laptop computers, PDAs, smartphones and portable gaming systems to have high-speed access to the Internet, e-mail, virtual private networks and stored in-flight entertainment content. Customers connect to the system through wireless hotspots installed inside the aircraft cabin, the airline said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Make Wi-Fi safe with private network Aug 20, 2007
Last week, I mentioned virtual private networks, which are a good solution to the problem. A VPN is pretty much what it sounds like: your own private tunnel for encrypted data on the Internet. (Missoulian, MT)
France provides disaster training to officials Aug 13, 2007
The training course covered the application of communications and information technology systems, including satellite systems, global positioning system, global system or mobile communications, virtual private networks, voice over Internet protocol, very small aperture terminals, and broadband global area network. "The 25 officers will hopefully now know how to handle situations like bombings, earthquakes, fires and chemical explosions based on what they have learned during the course," said... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Hold on tight Aug 9, 2007
Fitzgerald said Red Mountain uses encrypted passwords and virtual private networks to keep sensitive information secure. Virtual private networks allow Red Mountain representatives to connect to the bank's office computes over the Internet privately and without leaving information on remote laptop computers. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Internet's Future Debated Aug 4, 2007
He noted the popularity of virtual private networks () and Intranets among corporations because the public Internet is too insecure. "Imagine air traffic controllers on the public Internet," he said. (CIO Information Network)
Portrait of a Linux iPhone-killer wannabe Aug 3, 2007
And it supports all the existing VPNs [virtual private networks], things like Open SSL, all the connectors. All the things you d want for the enterprise, you ve got. (MacCentral)
Cisco Releases A Slew Of Products For SMBs Jul 7, 2007
Powered by Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express and Cisco Unity Express, Cisco Unified Communications 500 Series supports the portfolio of Cisco Unified IP Phones, including softphone Cisco IP Communicator, Internet connectivity with firewall protection, virtual private networks (VPNs) and wireless LAN access. Combined with its optional desktop application support, Cisco Unified Communications 500 enables more effective collaboration by using capabilities such as instant messaging,... (EFYTimes)
Remote working: Spreading the IT security blanket. By Matt Henkes Jun 26, 2007
"Ram Dahliwal, UK licensing programmes manager, Business Services AssociationOnce you've ensured that your employees can't torpedo your network by inadvertently downloading some kind of nasty digital gremlin, the next thing to worry about is remote hackers causing mischief to your data stream. There are a whole host of different products you can use to secure the online connection. The most popular two are both types of Virtual Private Networks (VPN): IPsec VPN and SSL VPN. "IPsec VPN in essence... (Accounting Web, UK)
Rethinking Security Technology Jun 23, 2007
How about a new take on virtual private networks. Recently, the old VPN has begun to look tired, because of its inability to adapt to mobile devices and its assumption that most of its users would be fixed-location employees. (Forbes -- Technology)
Future of Infocomm tech depends on NGN implementation Jun 23, 2007
These networks support a wide array of services from virtual private networks (VPNs) in the voice market to value-added networks (VANs) in the data market. Many of these developments are due to anticipation of growth in information and telecommunications technology. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Ubuntu Linux configure PPTP VPN client Jun 13, 2007
Anonymous Reader writes "With this tip you will be able to work from home using VPN and that too from Linux / FreeBSD system for the proprietary Microsoft Point-to-Point vpn server. Different organization uses different VPN connection options such as SSL, PPTP or IPSEC. When you need to access corporate network and its services, you need to login using VPN. The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks. It works on Data link layer (#2 layer)... (Linux.com)
Acme Packet Partnership Bears Fruit for Orange Business Services Jun 12, 2007
OBS, a subsidiary of France Telecom, is dedicated to providing international business services, such as IP transport, virtual private networks (VPNs) and voice over IP (VoIP) trunking, to corporations, as well as integration services to service providers. OBS has already deployed Acme Packet s SBC solution for Lannet Communications, a service provider that offers telecommunications services through its privately owned nationwide network in Greece. (BusinessWire)
NetCracker Automates TELUS Service Fulfillment Jun 11, 2007
TELUS has also successfully deployed NetCracker software for its enterprise customers, supporting advanced services such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) with MultiProtocol Label Switching (MPLS). In both consumer and business implementations, NetCracker's solution for TELUS focused on creating a flexible and scaleable service layer that can act as the foundation for the delivery of new services to its business and residential customers. (Canada Newswire)
The promise of unified communications. By John Stokdyk Jun 5, 2007
Once you have a net connection, virtual private networks (VPNs) make it possible for you to log on to your normal office network, so you don't have to worry about leaving important files behind and can hook in customers and trusted partners. Being able to access emails and business applications over the net is certainly a boon for remote workers, but it doesn't quite tackle all their communication and information-sharing problems. (Accounting Web, UK)
The NAC: Can't They All Just Get Along? May 25, 2007
"We have things that do it today on virtual private networks . For wireless security, the ultimate NAC promise is that it will provide a policy framework to unify these things together.". While security policy for network access does already exist in other parts of the enterprise infrastructure, it's typically not unified. (CIO Information Network)
Redline announces the public debut of its RedMAX 4C platform for Mobile WiMAX at WiMAX World Europe May 24, 2007
16e-2005 standards for mobile WiMAX, supports a wide range of fixed, portable and mobile wireless services including support Voice and Video over IP, broadband Internet access used to support highly valued education, medical, transportation and municipal applications, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and other advanced communications services. The RedMAX 4C Mobile WiMAX platform is designed to enable operators to maximize the reach and customer density required for a profitable carrier business... (Canada Newswire)
Samsung opens multifunction gateway to U.S. market May 23, 2007
Samsung will rely on an internal card to handle Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) virtual private networks and digital subscriber line (DSL) access. The full-sized modules will address advanced security functions and advanced packet-to-circuit interfaces; mini modules will offer simpler, T1/E1 access and Internet Protocol telephony. (EETimes)
Mobile made secure May 8, 2007
For example, 90 per cent of Ernst & Young's personal-computer population in Australia is portable and to keep information secure, data stored on the machines is routinely encrypted, with network sessions over virtual private networks also encrypted ... "We have put in a formal policy, configured standards such as routers and firewalls to lock that down. We have set up virtual private networks and ensured only they can connect to Alcoa," Mr Stamp says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
