OpenReach software-based VPN Services transform any collection of broadband Internet connections into a secure business data network, enabling any size company to build global intranets and extranets in hours. OpenReach VPN Services are comprised of two components, OpenReach Gateway Software, and OpenReach Services.

OpenReach Gateway Software, "A Network Appliance on a Disk," is Thin-Server™ technology that transforms any PC into a fully-functional network appliance connecting an entire location to the OpenReach network over any Internet service. Features include routing, firewalling, virtual private networking, traffic shaping and Web-based management. Easy installation capabilities allow customers to add new locations to their intranets and B2B extranets in minutes.

OpenReach Services automate everything from device configuration to security management to network monitoring and maintenance, and enables businesses to easily and securely network employees, partners and customers as if they were all under one roof. The core of the OpenReach Services is the OpenReach Network Operations Center (NOC), which provides full-time monitoring and alerting, 24x7 customer support and back-up and recovery services with carrier-class reliability. Comprehensive administration, directory and authentication services, automated software distribution, real-time network status and weekly accounting and reports are available to customers through any web browser.

1. Industry standards-based security (IPSec, digital certificates, integrated firewall)
2. Data Confidentiality using 168-bit 3DES encryption
3. Authentication using an active certificate authority to generate digital signatures
4. 24x7 monitoring, alerting and technical support from OpenReach’s Network Operations Center
5. Supports any combination of ISPs and broadband services
6. OpenReach Gateway Software can be downloaded from the OpenReach web site and installed on a standard PC to transform that PC into a VPN gateway and firewall
7. All VPN connections can be managed from any location via a web browser connected to the OpenReach Network Operations Center (NOC)
8. The OpenReach Gateway has variable IP address support for DSL and Cable connections
9. OpenReach Gateway Software can be exported almost anywhere in the world, providing the strongest security whenever you need it.