Global IP-VPN Solution
Achieving Greater Efficiencies through Technology Upgrades
The Business Issue
NTT worked with a global purchasing agent that had outsourced its legacy network to multiple carriers to:
- Upgrade its network technology services
- Streamline its IT Solution from multiple carriers to a single provider
- Reduce costs
Why NTT Communications?
NTT's proposed infrastructure build-out allowed for direct connectivity to the Microsoft Exchange Server, provided via NTT's Hosted Exchange service. Other critical factors that resulted in NTT's selection included NTT's multi-language capability, superior customer service, and a global presence in every region of the customer's business
The Approach
After conducting an assessment of the organization's existing technology systems and business needs, NTT partnered with its client to employ:
- A MPLS/IP-SEC Hybrid Network: Providing a dual access load balanced back-up solution to ensure on-going operations in the event of network interruptions and an increase in the quality of service across its global network
- Collocation Service: Streamlining internet access from a single destination, NTT's Data Center, for optimal DMZ configuration
- An Outsourced URL Filtering Solution: Providing an Internet monitoring solution for control of end-user web access at all locations on the Network
- The Hosted Exchange Managed E-mail Solution: Providing a reliable and flexible hosted environment for Microsoft Exchange 2003 to achieve improved email security
The Results
Based on the solutions employed, the client achieved:
- State-of-the art infrastructure
- An estimated 40 to 50% cost savings in operations and maintenance
- A dedicated account team to manage its network technology solutions
