Viprinet solves problems: SaaS optimization
Security and reliability ennoble Software as a Service solutions
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Software as a Service (SaaS) forms a significant future market in the IT sector. It is based on the idea that software should no longer be installed on end-user computers. Rather it should be operated as a service from a central server with user access via internet. Advantages of this solution are obvious: Users need less IT infrastructure, desktops can do without hard disks, costs for installation, maintenance, or updates can be minimized on the side of the customer as these are maintained by the service provider. Furthermore, mobile access to the software is provided for.
This business model has a number of names, in the end, terms like Cloud Computing, Desktop-virtualization, ASP, or – based on the market leader's brand name – Citrix all describe the same principle. Virtually all major software providers offer virtual solutions by now: SAP for exaangebundenmple labels its respective services “SAP – Business ByDesign”.
Wanted: Ultimate reliability
For the operation of such outsourced software solutions extremely reliable internet connections are essential. Because every single input must be transferred from the user to the application server via internet. In case of connection breakdown, no data will be forwarded, the system will be in deadlock. Variations in connectivity also affect the performance. Common dedicated lines provide an annual availability of 98%. This means approximately 128 hours of downtime per year. Still, prices for such connections are extremely high. Customary DSL-lines are much cheaper, however their availability rates are even worse. Another disadvantage of SaaS often mentioned: The transfer of critical or confidential business data appears to be insecure to many users. They fear unauthorized access to their information.
The Viprinet principle The Viprinet principle represents the ideal solution to all these problems. Based on the motto reliability through risk distribution the availability of an internet connections can be raised to 99,9% and above by bundling several different access media. If one of the attached lines will break down, the connection will still be maintained through the other lines. Hence, the steady operation of SaaS applications will be safeguarded. Additionally, in case of mobile usage the application could be optimized in order to balance latencies. Especially through bundling several UMTS/3G connections of different providers the reliable mobile operation of SaaS on UMTS/3G devices solutions is possible for the first time.
By bundling cost-effective consumer DSL-lines, the set-up of a highly reliable connection is much cheaper than using dedicated lines. The VPN technology employed by Viprinet uses the international SSL encryption standard with military grade 256 Bit AES encryption.
Viprinet brings out the best of Software as a Service. We will be glad to advise you. Please contact us.