Communications & Networking

The initials VPN stand for the term Virtual Private Network. The aim and simple concept of a Virtual Private Network is that it provides users with the ability to access a private network (and therefore individual computers and servers on a private network) from a remote unsecured point outside of that network, without compromising the security of the private network itself.

Having discussed why it is vital that business information is kept safe and the measures that should be used to do so whilst using wireless networks on the move, the second part of this article focuses on the other security tactics that mobile workers can employ.

For those working in business IT there is one term that is sure to be cropping up on your radar more and more frequently; for those who work outside of IT departments you'll be familiar with the ideas behind it - in fact you may be responsible for its prominence - even though you may be less aware of its name. The concept is BYOD or Bring Your Own Device.

Having begun to look at the over arching benefits that video conferencing can offer to business and why these will propel it to greater success in 2012, the second part of this article will consider how the technology is likely to develop in the year ahead.

Video Conferencing looks like it is set to become an increasingly integral tool in the business world whilst growing in all areas of communications in the next twelve months. As the technology offers cost efficiencies coupled with flexibility, it is a case of the right tool at the right time.

Video conferencing as a tool is proving its worth across many sectors of society from the medical arena to education to personal and social communications, but perhaps the most significant driver in its development is its use and value within business.

There are two technologies in particular which are in themselves becoming integral to IT operations and that are subsequently supporting the growth in BYOD - they are cloud computing and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

For those working in business IT there is one term that is sure to be cropping up on your radar more and more frequently; for those who work outside of IT departments you'll be familiar with the ideas behind it - in fact you may be responsible for its prominence. The concept is BYOD or Bring Your Own Device.

Interoute is the owner operator of Europe's largest cloud services platform. They serve international enterprises and telecommunications operators worldwide, with voice, video, computing and high capacity international data bandwidth and network infrastructure.

Having begun to look at the over arching benefits that video conferencing can offer to business and why these will propel it to greater success in 2012, the second part of this article will consider how the technology is likely to develop in the year ahead.

Video Conferencing looks like it is set to become an increasingly integral tool in the business world whilst growing in all areas of communications in the next twelve months. As the technology offers cost efficiencies coupled with flexibility, it is a case of the right tool at the right time.

The idea of managed hosting is not one that is restricted to a particular hosting platform, rather it is a package of additional support features that you receive with whichever set up you have.

For any individual or business looking to set up or move the hosting of their website or IT infrastructure, the number of different options facing them and the jargon used by each hosting provider, can appear bewildering. The idea of managed hosting crops up frequently across the market but unfortunately it has no recognised industry definition...

VoIP, or Voice over internet Protocol to give it its full title, is a concept at the vanguard of the telecommunications industry which, if you haven't already heard about, will become an increasingly familiar part of all our lives in the near future. But what is it and how can it benefit small business users?

Interoute's managed video and media services offer a one stop shop for all your conferencing and content delivery needs, ensuring the delivery of a fully integrated and managed service without an investment in technology and staff needed to implement and manage it.

Video conferencing as a tool is proving its worth across many sectors of society. So what are the main reasons for business to invest in Video Conferencing.

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"Interoute Communications has devoured fellow UK cloud provider Quantix as it bids to expand beyond infrastructure services into managed applications. London-based Interoute said it will handle international customers' database applications - including Oracle and SQL apps - by using Quantix's OraCloud platform."

Instantly connecting face-to-face with employees, partners and customers. Video Conferencing (VaaS) from Interoute is the next step in Unified Communications for your organisation.

There are a number of ways that the internet and advancements in internet technology has helped businesses. These include ways that make it easier for businesses whose employees are not always in the office or are in multiple offices. Some of these are outlined below.