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The corporate IP VPN generation
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Telecommunications International
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April 1, 2001
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Copyright informationCopyright Horizon House Publications, Inc. Apr 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Private IP VPNs have become the 'platform enablers' for delivering a range of value-added IP services to corporates.
Internet protocol virtual private networks (IP VPNs) have emerged as one of the fastest growing and most popular services in business-to-business communications - a trend that analysts predict will accelerate throughout 2001 and beyond. The rise of IP VPNs can be attributed to two factors - market conditions and technical developments.
In the modern business environment, companies are becoming more international. Increased globalisation, competition and commercialisation have converged to blur national boundaries. Companies have little choice but to compete for customers on ...