Corporate Internet access and e-mail provision
Client case study:
Recruitment Firm
Client needs: The company expanded internationally to establish branch offices in Europe and the US. They required standardization of their systems to drive down costs and enhance system performance.
Solution: Handling remote connections to the corporate global network required a focus on security and open (Internet-based) standards. Joho Technology consultants recommmended an IP-VPN solution using Cisco hardware, with IP Security protocol and 168-bit (3DES) encryption. Virtual Private Dial-Up Network (VPDN) functionality was also added to allow freelance staff access to the company’s network from remote locations.
Results: Overhead costs were reduced by 23% due to lower communication charges and increased ease of managing the new network. Valuable data was protected with the most up-to-date encryption methods, authentication, and data integrity for secure tunneling across the Internet. Flexibility and scalability were built in, so the firm could grow its network as necessary.
Primary benefits
- Turn-key simplicity
- Customized domain name
- Flexible mail account management
- Best-of-class ISP price/performance
- Balanced security and flexibility
The Joho Approach
1. Client Assessment
- Investigate access requirements
- Determine current needs and future growth projections
- Budget/financing considerations
- Written report of findings
2. Solution Design
- Specify mail server requirements
- Size/price Internet access
- Choose a suitable level of security
- Considerations for remote access
- Additional vendors/system enhancements
- Service Level Agreement (SLA)
3. Implementation
- Mail account setup
- Domain name registration
- Coordination with ISP to obtain/upgrade Internet connection
- Install and configure routers, firewalls
- Firewall and mail server administration
- Full documentation
4. Upkeep and Reporting
- Disk usage awareness
- Upgrade reccomendations
- New staff account setup
- Security logging/monitoring