Internet Solutions provides SI Futures with MPLS VPN

Issued by Stone Soup for Internet Solutions

Johannesburg, 15 Jul 2004

SI Futures has upgraded its services to an MPLS VPN from Internet Solutions (IS), in addition to existing hosting services locally and in the UK.

MPLS (Multiprotocol Layer Switching) gives the company considerable cost savings in both services and resources by delivering resilient systems that are faster, cheaper and simpler to administer.

"We have recently upgraded our international portion of the MPLS network from IS, connecting local offices with our UK offices," says Geordie Hogarth, Chairman at SI Futures. "It`s already proving faster and more reliable than the Internet for global access and we plan to do the same with our US-local connections next."

IS is the preferred supplier for networking services, including firewall products, hosted exchange, and business gateway application delivery. Hogarth comments that IS delivers what is promised, on time and within budget.

Internet Solutions (IS)

Internet Solutions (IS) has transformed its business model and become the only full network service provider in the country.

The business was founded on the principle of developing a robust infrastructure in order for corporates to conduct e-business. Over the past decade IS has established itself as a leader in this space, attracting over 80% of SA`s top businesses as clients.

During its 10 year life span, IS has evolved and grown its service offerings. Today, the company is the leading hosting service provider and security service provider in SA, as well as having significant market share in the virtual private network and application service provider space.

Internet Solutions has earned an impressive collection of accolades, including eight First National Bank "Most Admired" awards, Financial Mail Best Company to Work For and a place in the Top Unlisted Company Awards.

The company partners with major players such as Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, BT and AT&T, and in 2002 was certified as a Cisco Managed Security Service Provider, the first and only company outside of the US to be awarded this accolade.

For more, visit www.is.co.za.

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