VPNs are a way to share private data over a public connection, such as the Internet. The wealth of available information on the Internet is almost overwhelming, but so is the task of finding it in some cases. Intranets, on the other hand, offer a way to stabilize and access data powerfully. Standards can be set easily. Cost of an intranet is another consideration.
Costs associated with the Internet are meager by comparison.
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