Q: Optus launched its first IP VPN service in
Australia in 1998, how is Optus Evolve IP VPN different?
A: Optus Evolve IP VPN is built on the Optus Evolve network, which is designed from the ground up to support new, faster access methods, and incorporates greater redundancy and application-aware capability. Key improvements introduced with Optus Evolve include:
- Delivery of important benefits such as simplified billing, better reporting and increased visibility of network performance – enabling you to focus on building your business, rather than running your network
- Easy-to-manage remote access solution – enables remote users to access corporate applications without the need for special equipment or software
- Modular approach makes it easy to add services as your business needs change – ensuring your network evolves with your business
- Total core network capacity increased by hundreds of times compared to the current network – ensures ample capacity to support the requirements of future bandwidth-hungry converged applications
- Reduction from eight different router operating systems to one – to simplify network management and reliability
- More than 80% reduction in the total number of routers required in the network – greatly reduces network complexity for better network reliability
Importantly, Optus Evolve includes full inter-working with Optus Private IP (OPI) services for customers who wish to expand their existing Optus IP VPN.