Equant Remote Access

Dial-up connections made for remote business users

Equant Remote Access is a suite of network access options that enable remote users to dial-up a corporate network or the public Internet via Equant's global network.

Key elements

Wide range of access speeds supported
Assures highly reliable, global connections
Simplicity of using the same access procedures worldwide

Competitive features

Connect remote sites, including smaller offices, home-based workers and traveling employees, conveniently and economically. Equant Remote Access offers:

> Global coverage

Connects your users via the largest global Cisco Powered Network in the world with: private dial access in more than 140 countries; Internet dial access in more than 100 countries; and fully digital Global System Mobile (GSM) access in more than 22 countries

> Business-class service

Designed specifically for business users, offering the high reliability and security of Equant's privately owned and operated IP network

> Fully managed solution

All network facilities, network management and monitoring are provided around the clock

> Local support

In country help desks around the world support your remote offices

Special options

> Private Dial

- Worldwide dial access to intranets and extranets connected to Equant IP VPN or Equant Frame Relay
- Supports native LAN protocols
- Meets throughput demands of most data-intensive applications

> Internet Dial

- Worldwide dial access to intranets or extranets connected to Equant Internet Direct or the public Internet
- Our own gateways ensure efficient routing in and out of the Internet
- Users can access local Internet sites regionally, thus optimizing transit times

> GPRS Access

- Easy-to-use and easy-to-implement secure mobile access to your corporate data network
- Fully integrated with your corporate VPN using Equant's IP VPN, frame relay, LAN access and/or ATM services
- Works with PCs/laptops and PDAs/smart phones

> GSM Dial

- Fully digital mobile network access
- Offers quality of service possible only with a private IP network
- Fast call set-ups -- about 10-20 seconds
- Improved connection stability
- Considerable savings over international roaming

> X.28

- Asynchronous access over local PSTN and GSM networks
- Support for X.28, X.29 and X.3 improves functionality call by call
V.42bis and MNP5 data compression enhance data throughput

How your business benefits

> Lower costs

Save money with access services that are significantly less expensive than traditional direct dial services.

> Higher productivity

Equant dial access options are engineered for high performance -- so you spend less time waiting on transactions and more time doing business.

> Simplified communications

Expand access securely from all around the world via a single global service provider to simplify network administration and improve accountability. Let Equant coordinate your communications in even the most remote places and connect sites of all sizes to your corporate VPN.