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More and more modern businesses and organizations are finding
themselves struggling to handle an increasingly diverse workforce. Some
organizations simply operate from multiple locations, while an increasingly
large number of organizations are either hiring a remotely located workforce or
allowing their employees to perform their duties wherever they’d prefer. No
matter the reason behind your need for connectivity between multiple locations,
the solution to this problem is remarkably uniform - you either need to set up
a VPN or MPLS.
A VPN is a Virtual Private Network, which essentially allows
a single computer or a single network to connect with another single computer
or network in a different physical location. The biggest benefit of setting up
a VPN is simple - every member of your organization will be able access the
same files, the same network resources, and the same collaborative tools as
every other member of your organization, no matter where they are all located. In
essence VPNs are great for sharing resources among any number of remote workers
or networks.
MPLS refers to Multi-Protocol Label Switching technology,
which works very similarly to VPN technology but with a few minor adjustments. The
main difference between VPN and MPLS technologies is the fact MPLS technologies
are generally set up by service providers, while individual users are able to
set up VPN systems. VPN connections generally occur over public connections,
such as the internet at-large, while MPLS systems generally occur over a
private network. This makes information sent over MPLS connections safer and
more secure than information sent over VPN connections.
Overall both VPN and MPLS connections provide an excellent
solution for businesses that need to handle connectivity between multiple
locations. If you’re interested in one of these solutions it’s a good idea to speak
with a service provider or intermediary to determine which solution is best for
you.
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