Virtual Private Networks deliver the attributes of a private data network within a shared network infrastructure. They offer enterprise-class scalability and reach across multiple IP-based infrastructures, along with many of the performance and security characteristics traditionally found only in dedicated private environments.

VPN gives you choices in your network design of sophisticated VPN technologies, access, security, voice and WiFi offers, with the flexibility to add on options such as Voice over IP, Video, remote access and hosting. VPN offers a management continuum that affords varying degrees of strategic control ranging from "do-it-yourself" to fully managed, along with a full range of complementary services to deliver a truly integrated VPN experience.

Basic applications driving enterprise networking requirements today include: