What are the advantages of broadband VPN?

There are several advantages associated with broadband VPN. These include:

• Bonding DSL - one of the main advantages of using a broadband VPN through Managed Communications is the ability to bond ADSL at multiple office locations to deliver a point to point connection. This broadband VPN solution offers resilience as well as increased broadband capacity for downloading at both sites.


• Reduced cost of internet breakout - another advantage of a broadband VPN is that it cuts the cost of internet breakout. Typically, a point to point leased line requires at least one additional internet connection. If the network contains many sites, internet breakout can become very expensive. If traffic is backhauled over leased lines to save costs on internet access, you need to route that traffic through the point to point link. This reduces the available bandwidth for other applications. With a broadband VPN, you can manage internet breakout cost effectively on a site by site basis without reducing available bandwidth for applications.


• Get an excellent service level agreement (SLA) - with an ADSL VPN from Managed Communications, you get a private network and negate the need for leased line internet breakout. But importantly you also get a 99.9% SLA so you can be totally confident about the level you will receive.


• Get expert advice and keep track of the latest technological breakthroughs - our engineers are experts in Cisco VPN, Checkpoint VPN and Netscreen VPN hardware. And with their years of knowledge and experience in the field, you know that you will be getting the best possible outcome for your business. Nobody knows more about VPN networks than Managed Communications.

Can I use SDSL in the VPN?

Yes. SDSL is commonly used in the VPN solutions we provide, making Managed Communications a great fit for companies that upload large amounts of data on a regular basis. If your business operates in the creative sector, regularly updates websites or stores a lot of data in the cloud, an SDSL VPN network could save you time and money.

However, the VPN networks at Managed Communications are not merely limited to SDSL. Ethernet, traditional leased lines, ADSL and SHDSL can also be used in the VPNs that we provide to individuals and businesses.

Can I use a broadband VPN as an alternative to a leased line?

Yes. A broadband VPN from Managed Communications is often used to replace leased lines. You get up to 13 static IPs, a 99.9% SLA and a secure private network. This means that you can enjoy a solution that combines the best of both worlds – a high level of performance approaching that of a leased line with surprisingly low operating costs.

Is your VPN service secure?

Yes. You will be able to benefit from a totally private UK wide VPN infrastructure when you access the Managed Communications VPN service. This private network architecture is a vital component of our secure and reliable VPN solutions. The carrier grade 3DES technical architecture combined with layered IP technology allows you to obtain very secure inter-site connectivity solutions using either SSL VPN orIPsecVPN.

Are all charges included in the managed VPN solution?

Yes. Moves, additions and changes are always included in the price of the managed VPN service.

You also get a fully maintained and monitored VPN service. You don’t have to worry about optimising the performance of the VPN network. A dedicated team of highly skilled IP engineers make sure that your VPN is working at optimum performance levels at all times.

Rest assured that your VPN service is pro-actively monitored on your behalf to maintain link and bandwidth throughput availability.

Can you provide managed VPN solutions that incorporate overseas offices?

Yes. If you operate overseas then we can incorporate your foreign sites into the secure SSL VPN or IPsecVPN infrastructure.

Can I use bonded ADSL or load balanced ADSL as part of a managed VPN solution?

Yes. You have the market leaders in bonding ADSL and SDSL on your side when you choose a Managed Communications VPN network.

Bonding DSL services is a technically challenging process to say the least so you should always pick a supplier with care. By joining forces with Managed Communications, you will be in the company of a host of hugely respected institutions including the NHS, several UK police forces and blue-chip firms. Find out for yourself what they already know – that a VPN network is a major advantage for any organisation.

Is it true that I can connect lots of sites into the VPN network?

Yes. You can connect as many sites into the private VPN as you require. There is no restriction on either the number of sites that can be connected or the type of connectivity that can be deployed at each individual site. You can also choose between broadband or MPLS VPN technology.

Can I connect my remote staff into my office systems over a VPN?

Yes. You can securely connect sales staff, directors and other remote workers into your head office systems.

A popular and cost effective option is to bond several DSL circuits at head office to enable the upload performance required to support multiple remote staff at locations around the UK. Customers have an impressive choice of Cisco VPN, Checkpoint VPN and Netscreen VPN hardware.

Can I run VoIP over a managed VPN?

Yes. You can choose to run voice over MPLS VPN or over a broadband VPN. 1:1 contention levels, 99.9% SLA, up/downstream QOS and advanced traffic routing mean that Managed Communications VPN services are an ideal choice for running VOIP