Companies who switch to a VPN solution from Managed Comms open themselves up to a whole host of great benefits.

For starters, sorting out a broadband VPN from Managed Comms can save you an incredible amount of time. Managed Comms pre-configures its hardware-based firewall and DSL router to slot straight into your office environment so you don’t have to mess around with wires and boxes.

Costwise, a managed VPN line comes in far cheaper than the leased line it will likely be replacing. Installing a broadband managed VPN can result in customers saving up to half the price of a typical annual leased line rental.

A company that sets up a secure managed VPN could also save in other ways. An unwanted network intrusion can cost companies a lot of money to fix and then there’s the cost of an entirely new system to consider. So it really does make sense to get in touch with Managed Comms and see what you can be offered.

There are also savings to be made from a managed VPN in terms of office costs. This is because a managed VPN allows company employees access to their office files and folders remotely, meaning that the office is established virtually and running costs can be slashed.

So, if these time and money savings sound like something you could get on board with, get in touch with Managed Comms today.

The latest generation of devices from Apple will be compatible with VPNs, it has been revealed.

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network which gives businesses greater freedom when it comes to accessing their information. It means that their data is kept on a network away from the internet, enhancing security and making sure that their information is impenetrable to any malicious outside sources.

Business customers looking for greater management control and flexibility in their work will be pleased to learn that a VPN also gives people the option of getting to grips with their information remotely from anywhere in the world. This means that folders and files can be retrieved quickly and more easily than ever before.

Managed Comms customers will be pleased to see that Apple have woken up to just how useful a VPN can be by offering compatibility with the latest version of the iPhone as well as the new iPad.

With iPhone OS 4, VPN protocols can be leveraged so that users can seamlessly connect to a business network on-demand. Apple has tailored compatibility with forthcoming apps from Juniper and Cisco.

Those looking to switch to a managed VPN system with Managed Comms will find that it is a cheaper alternative to a line with BT. In addition, a Managed Comms VPN can access a greater number of local exchanges than BT.

So, if you’re interested in installing a managed VPN connection, feel free to get in touch with Managed Comms today.

The advantages of investing in a VPN connection with Managed Comms are plentiful. Of course, companies who choose to set up a network can enjoy increased security due to the connection’s lack of reliance on the world wide web.

Similarly, a VPN allows users remote access to their files. This means that they can keep abreast of the latest changes made to company folders on the move, or when they cannot make it into the office.

Thinking specifically about SDSL VPN, these networks can be particularly useful for creative companies who need to keep websites up to date. An SDSL VPN is a great option for firms who upload a large amount of information regularly and it consistently saves companies both time and money.

A good, cost-effective solution for Managed Comms customers is to bond multiple SDSL circuits together at a company’s head office in order to enable enhanced performance at locations all around the UK. Creative companies may also be more inclined to opt for a VoIP connection for conference calls and again this is a method strongly improved with SDSL VPN.

But with 1:1 contention levels, a 99.9% service guarantee and advanced traffic routing, Managed Comms is the ideal provider when it comes to all types of VPN. If you’re looking to get the best connection for your company, get in touch with Managed Comms today and pick up a great deal.

Companies relying on video and conference calls may want to consider looking at taking out a virtual private network (VPN) with QoS (Quality of Service) through Managed Comms.

A VPN within a company is generally faster than the wider internet and is obviously more secure. This is because it is free from outside intrusion so there is not a large virus or hacking threat.

Just because a VPN has been installed within a company, that doesn’t mean it can only be accessed on the business premises. It is possible to incorporate remote access, which is particularly useful if your company employs people working from home or if travelling to important meetings is a large part of the job. A VPN means employees can have access to company documents and files anywhere. Furthermore, with the QoS offered by Managed Comms, it is possible to use the high-quality Managed Comms connection for video and voice conferencing tasks.

Companies who turn to Managed Comms for their VPN needs can be assured of impressive quality and excellent service. The company is a Cisco partner and all of its technicians are fully Cisco certified.

Installing couldn’t be easier either – Managed Comms can have a VPN set up and running within 15 days, meaning you and your company could be barely a fortnight away from enjoying a high-quality internet service and a secured private network.

If you are interested in picking up a quote from Managed Comms, feel free to get in touch today.

For a small-to-medium sized business, security and stability is paramount. It’s important to know that your systems are safe and cannot be penetrated by an outside source, and that all data is not lost in the event of a physical disaster.

This is why a virtual private network (VPN) from Managed Comms is such a good idea. Due to the remote access options it gives companies, it is possible to save money in office costs by having employees work from home. In addition, a UK VPN makes it possible to keep harmful intrusions away from your data, as it does not operate over the general internet.

Carl Melvin, managing director of Affluent Financial Planning, was recently incapacitated with illness and had to rely on a VPN, just like the one provided by Managed Comms.

“We operate a VPN (virtual private network) which allowed our part-time administrator to work extra hours from home. This meant the workload could still be handled and the administrator was able to fit in the additional hours with minimum disruption to her usual routine,” he told Money Marketing.

He added that a VPN is a good idea for companies if they constantly need to be in touch with clients, claiming that it also helped the firm deal with an “unprecedented event”.

He concluded: “Our team made sure clients were kept abreast of the situation and everything was done that could be done to ensure they received an acceptable level of service.”

If you are interested in receiving a quote from Managed Comms, feel free to get in touch today.

Companies the world over are turning to managed VPN solutions in order to ensure their network connection is top-notch. The latest firm to make the switch is Japanese car manufacturer Honda.

The firm has installed a managed VPN, like those available from Managed Comms, in an effort to improve its security. A managed VPN can prove to be very effective for companies looking to protect their data because it is very difficult for hackers to penetrate.

Another important managed VPN feature that can prove invaluable to companies is remote access. This means that employees can view company files and folders without needing to be in the office. As a result, companies can then save money on office costs and supplies.

This factor was touched upon by Honda infrastructure implementation manager Paul Kidd. He said: “The new routers mean our teleworkers can connect wirelessly at home - this gives them access to all our systems so they can work as effectively as they do in the office.”

A managed VPN SDSL from Managed Comms can also prove to be a more accessible solution for companies in out of the way locations.. This is because Managed Comms has access to more local exchanges than BT.

If you are interested in taking out a managed VPN solution from Managed Comms, feel free to call up today and get a quote from one of our highly trained advisers.

Managed Comms has spent many years advocating cutting-edge technologies and Newcastle City Council is the latest organisation to discover the very real advantages offered by a modern UK VPN.

For the last few years, the council has been keeping its staff in the loop courtesy of a basic virtual private network.

As Managed Comms customers will no doubt be aware, a UK VPN allows organisations to send documents and data over a secure connection to other users – even those working from home or in different offices.

Over at Newcastle City Council, ICT technical consultant Andrew Price was keen to stress that the original UK VPN had “done us proud”.

But while the original setup caused no problems over the years, it eventually became apparent that a new solution was required.

“We were keen to meet the compliance requirements set down by the government and to gain some additional benefits,” he explained.

After upgrading to a new virtual private network, the council enjoyed a range of positive outcomes including better resilience, greater flexibility and the option of having almost unlimited simultaneous users.

Mr Price also revealed that the implementation of the new UK VPN was very straightforward.

“The projects carried out to date have been relatively painless and cost-effective,” he said.

“We have been able to rely on the systems once implemented and have pretty much left them untouched.”

Switching to a managed VPN has many advantages for office IT professionals, not the least of which is the ability to greatly expand the scope for remote working.

Employees can send documents to the office and receive instructions from their superiors even when they’re on the train back from a meeting or stranded at home because of car troubles.

And if the IT department has opted for a managed VPN solution, they don’t even need to worry about installation and ongoing maintenance; a leading UK provider like Managed Comms can take care of all that on your behalf.

Best of all, our managed VPN services are completely secure and you can be confident that information sent from one user will get to the other without going astray or being intercepted by hackers.

But while we provide a truly holistic end-to-end service, there are still some things that IT departments can think about themselves in order to help improve security.

Writing on The Register, Jon Collins of communications industry analysts Freeform Dynamics, argued that a desktop IT strategy is a must whether your business has rows of computer terminals or an ultra-liberal home-working policy.

“In both cases, some fundamentals need to be observed, which it may be best to enshrine in a short, sweet, enforceable and accepted policy – covering areas such as where data lives, how backups are done, what level of security protection is necessary as a minimum and so on,” he said.

After all, although a company can get the most secure managed VPN around at Managed Comms, it’s still necessary to warn employees against sending confidential data through unsecure connections at home.

The majority of businesses are making do with outdated VPN connections, despite the fact they could boost productivity and access more services by upgrading with Managed Comms.

A new study from a business communications provider has found that two thirds of medium-sized companies with a VPN are using solutions that are more than two years old.

This reliance on legacy technology means they could potentially miss out on audio conferencing, video calls and other demanding applications.

Indeed, setting up a cutting-edge VPN from Managed Comms has already enabled countless busy professionals to reap the benefits of remote conferencing, like slashing overheads on hired meeting rooms and saving time travelling between offices.

That’s because our VPN Quality of Service agreement prioritises VoIP and video over other traffic.

As for the survey, UK companies were also asked what issues were most likely to convince them to switch to new VPN connections in future.

Some 58 per cent said that the promise of increased flexibility was the main motivating factor, while 41 per cent said they would like to boost bandwidth for existing applications.

A Managed Comms VPN can provide all sorts of benefits to UK businesses.

They can allow employees to work from home, run unwieldy customer relationship management applications more efficiently and maintain the security of confidential billing data.

In the face of so many exciting possibilities, Michael Davies, head of product management at the business communications provider, said that companies should remember to ask if a VPN will meet their specific needs.

He concluded: “If the answer is yes, then the solution should tie in seamlessly with the organisation’s existing communications and IT infrastructure, requiring minimal management as compared to a solution that has to be forced to fit the business’ individual requirements.”

Some managed VPN providers are struggling to explain the service to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it has been suggested.

Despite having existed for around a decade, unmanaged and managed VPN solutions still have significantly higher subscription rates at large companies, reports TechNewsWorld.

Many SME decision-makers apparently worry that they will not be able to deploy the network technology correctly or set aside enough time to train staff in its use.

However, we are at the forefront of industry efforts to extol the virtues of a managed VPN.

At Managed Comms, we want to help SMEs save time and money in this period of economic uncertainty.

Our telecoms experts can talk business owners through the benefits of a managed VPN and, most importantly, help them understand the huge impact it will have on their balance sheets.

All advice is completely free and our UK-based helpdesk is waiting to take your call.

We decided to take this proactive approach for one simple reason – too many companies do not understand managed VPN.

Jason Leung, senior product line manager for small and medium-sized business security at technology provider NetGear, seems to share this point of view.

“The industry needs to do a lot of evangelising about the benefits of VPN,” he explained. “Things like client endpoint enforcement, patching control, etc.

“Small businesses always lag behind by several years the adoption of technology.”

A VPN service offers a secure data exchange between two locations using an encrypted connection.

What this means in practice is that would-be hackers find it much more difficult to intercept emails, documents and files sent over this type of network.

“VPNs are a way to build a secure channel between your usually mobile location and the corporate office,” Mr Leung concluded.