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Suntel launches next generation network by Chitra Weerasinghe Suntel launched what it calls the 'next generation network', the Virtual Private Network Through Internet Protocol (IPVPN), on Tuesday. "We are proud to bring this revolutionary technology to Sri Lanka for the first time. It is a totally new technology which is the basis for all modern telecommunications of the future. It will benefit Sri Lanka by enabling companies to set up their own private networks," said Suntel Managing Director Hugo Cederschoild. He spoke of the IPVPN as a communication network built for both voice and data and for "use of an enterprise over shared public infrastructure". It is a safe, cost effective method of access to sources of information connecting customers, suppliers, branch officers (intranet) and remote employees (remote access) by extending the benefits of private networking across shared, managed IP networks or the Internet. This technology for which Suntel had invested Rs 50 million was, he said, a "proven success internationally as a vehicle for cost-effective convergent communications." It could be used as a communication tool to connect countries and international organisations and was also the stepping stone to higher technology. Cederschoild said the launch of IPVPN is a milestone in the history of telecommunications in this country. Per O Pedersen, President, Telia Overseas AB, Sweden, was also in Sri Lanka for the launch. Mahinda Ramasundara, Technical Director, Suntel, referred to IPVPN as a flexible and easy way to manage the network. He listed IPVPN's advantages: it has a platform for the rapid deployment of value added services; the network is flexible and scalable; though it provides voice and data in one network, its technology was developed so as not to impair the quality of voice; it had been installed by CISCO, a world leader in network technology, designed in consultation with Suntel staff and set up according to international standards and recommendations. This system would be expanded and upgraded as required. "This is a continuous process and we will be upgrading this according to customer needs," said Ramasundara. Dr Anush Amarasinghe, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, Millennium Information Technologies said that this communication network solution by Suntel enables users to elect different forms of services on a single private network. "A user subscribing to the network may even choose to view films, news clips or surf the Internet." It is secure since it uses the latest encryption technology and is cost effective as the telecom service provider could offer packages to suit individual needs. It could also be easily integrated into a country's existing infrastructure. |
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