Virtual Private Networks (VPN) make it possible for businesses to connect multiple locations across long distances, even around the world. By using the Internet as a common carrier for network communications, access between locations can be maintained for a very low cost. And access speed can be as fast or faster than in-office communications. Your local connection to RASER/WMIS can open a world of possibilities! Key Features Main office server (NT or SCO UNIX) ISDN, T1, or T3 Internet connection Firewall/Router/Modem Business connection to WMIS Remote office workstation Remote office Internet access Networked software application Key Benefits Low-cost inter-office connections Always available 7 x 24 x 365 Enable email between locations Reduce cost at remote locations Simplify enterprise applications Unify corporate database files Secure, private communications Enables business access to Internet WMIS VPN How it works Your application software data files reside on your central office server, protected from the Internet by the secure firewall/modem/router. Remote offices make a connection to the Internet through a personal computer or an Internet terminal server. The connection is secure and cannot be used by any one else. Traffic between the main office and remote locations is fast and efficient, using the TCP/IP protocol. To the remote user, the main office server appears to be virtually next-door, thus the phrase Virtual Private Network. The system can be engineered to support as many connections as needed by your business operations.