Connect business partner networks. Provide flexible connections with the right level of security. Link Remote Branch Offices to a Private Network Small or large, many businesses have one or more remote office locations where there is a network. By connecting those networks together, companies can operate more effectively. Information flows better to streamline business processes.
Companies can use video conferencing tools for live collaboration without traveling.
For example, a small restaurant chain could link stores back to the headquarters network to monitor sales and track inventory. This would allow the chain to order and deliver the right supplies on time to minimize overstock spoilage costs without running out of required ingredients. On a larger scale, a multinational corporation could use Windows 2000 Routing and Remote Access Services to link its domestic retail offices to the private network over domestic leased lines. International offices could be connected inexpensively and securely over the Internet using Windows 2000 standards-based VPN technology. This way the network infrastructure is optimized to meet budget needs and provide the necessary connectivity for more efficient business operations.