Alaska Computer Brokers extend your network: Virtual Private Networks and Internet security.

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In today's business world managing and distributing information is key to improving productivity. Our business networks have become foundational in how we organize information, communicate and conduct business. As employees become more and more mobile, the use of the Internet and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can cost effectively provide greater productivity and convenience for your employees, clients and business partners.

Until recently, connecting remote offices or mobile workers was just too expensive for anyone except the largest of companies. As demand for remote access increased, new and feature-rich products were developed and in conjunction with the Internet have had a major impact in the work environment.

What exactly is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? According to Shawn Purviance, Manager of ACB's Network Solutions Group:

"A Virtual Private Network connects two devices located at different locations, securely, through a public network like the Internet. The devices use a connection between the two locations, verify their identities and negotiate a data encryption scheme to keep your data secure. Users at each location can then securely access network resources almost as if they were in the same location, limited only by the speed of the Internet connection."

Virtual Private Networks are playing a major role in business in Alaska. Many organizations have multiple locations within the state, the country or the world. Dedicated connections between those locations can be prohibitively expensive. Now, with VPNs, we can use the Internet as the backbone. VPNs have now become the solution of choice for many Alaska businesses.

Alaska Computer Brokers has partnered with SonicWALL to provide affordable, scaleable VPN/Security solutions for your company. SonicWALL Inc. is the leading provider of integrated Internet security appliances offering access security, transaction security and security services for the enterprise, e-commerce, SMB, SOHO, telecommuter and education markets.

Alaska companies of all sizes can now afford to connect their offices and provide access to data in real time. Alaska Computer Brokers and SonicWALL's VPN/Security Appliance will ensure that you are not only getting secure...