BrandPost: A Deep and Diverse Menu: VPNs for any needs
There are a variety of virtual private network (VPN) solutions available today.Let’s start off with a quick glance at the menu of options: Software-defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MLPS) Broadband Multiservice VPN Ethernet Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) Remote access services Cloud-connected The good news is there are site by site options to best meet the needs of your organization. So here’s a quick guide. SD-WAN: A fast-emerging VPN segment, according to Network World “SD-WANs allow customers to integrate multiple network connection types and let software intelligently route traffic based on application profiles and available network types.” MPLS: Long recognized as a preferred option for dedicated, high performance WAN connectivity, the MPLS VPN is enabled over a high-speed, single-carrier-operated network. It can handle different types of data streams and offers higher security and traffic policy enforcement. It’s idea for connecting data centers and major hubs. Broadband VPNs: Utilizing the public Internet via cable and DSL connections, broadband VPNs can connect two or more locations and provide high-speed connections to workers and small satellite locations, for applications that aren’t latency-sensitive. Multiservice VPNs: A hybrid VPN solution that combines highly secure connectivity for your business voice, video, data, Continue reading