
Concentric Network Corporation White Paper, Outsourcing Remote Access Services
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Concentric Network Corporation: An Overview
A leader in IP network innovation, Concentric Network provides wide area intranets, extranets,
and application hosting solutions for the enterprise. These high-performance, secure, cost-
effective, and reliable IP-based network services connect enterprises with their remote sites,
mobile users, business partners, and customers. For individuals and small to medium size
businesses, Concentric Network also offers a complete line of access and hosting products. The
Concentric network architecture is based on “super” points of presence (SuperPOPs), an
advanced ATM backbone, and distributed data and hosting centers which enable high
functionality, low/fixed latency, high throughput, and superior reliability to support a wide range of
applications.
Operational since late 1994, Concentric Network is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol
“CNCX.”
Concentric Network Mission Statement
To be the premier provider of value-added IP network application and services worldwide.
Enterprise Solutions
Virtual Private Networks:
The Concentric Enterprise VPN™ (EVPN) is a business-critical wide-area networking solution that
enables an organization to securely and reliably communicate with its offices, business partners,
vendors, customers, and employees (both local and remote). Customers can also take advantage of
turnkey security solutions with Concentric’s Managed Security Service.
Concentric CustomLink™ is a unique VPN offering that gives an organization a direct,
individualized online connection to their customers.
Concentric RemoteLink™ enables mobile employees, telecommuters, and business partners to
securely and cost effectively dial into their enterprise network and use network resources as if they
were locally connected.
Application Hosting:
ConcentricHost™ is a complete line of application hosting services that provide tailored, high-
performance, scalable solutions. The service offerings range from bundled packages for individual
consumers and small businesses to managed Web server and colocation services for large
enterprises.
Access Services:
Concentric offers a full-range of high-speed dedicated access services to connect multiple, dispersed
network sites, providing Internet, intranet and LAN access across a VPN. Most of these services have
latency and throughput guarantees and are priced based on average usage. Options include
FullChannel T1™ and T3, FlexChannel T1™ and T3, LECFrame Relay, and Digital Subscriber Line
(DSL). Concentric is working with several carriers to offer DSL services in parts of Northern and
Southern California, and plans to expand coverage nationally throughout 1998.
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