Singtel launches global optimized internet service
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Singtel has launched an optimized internet service promising to provide enterprises with up to ten times faster access to cloud applications.
The operator’s new ConnectPlus Optimized Internet Service provides assured internet connectivity between enterprise’s offices worldwide by taking advantage of the ConnectPlus IP VPN network comprising around 430 PoPs worldwide.
Enterprises can take advantage of the network by connecting their offices worldwide using a hybrid WAN configuration capable of delivering assured, high-performance connectivity, which will also allow enterprises to expose less critical data to attack over the public internet.
The second component of the service is the ConnectPlus Optimised Internet Cloud Access service, which Singtel said can overcome latency problems to boost cloud connection speeds tenfold.
“Many enterprises use the internet to access their applications on public clouds as it is convenient and widely available. However, internet access can be affected by unstable connectivity or latency issues,” Singtel CEO Bill Chang said.
“With the Singtel ConnectPlus Optimized Internet service, enterprises are not only assured of reliable and secure internet connectivity, they can also raise their productivity by accessing their data and business solutions in the cloud much faster.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically does Singtel's new service promise to improve for enterprises?
What specifically does Singtel's new service promise to improve for enterprises?
The service promises to provide enterprises with up to ten times faster access to cloud applications. It aims to overcome latency problems and unstable connectivity often experienced when using the public internet for accessing applications.
Q.How does the ConnectPlus Optimized Internet Service achieve improved connectivity worldwide?
How does the ConnectPlus Optimized Internet Service achieve improved connectivity worldwide?
It uses the ConnectPlus IP VPN network, which includes approximately 430 Points of Presence globally. This allows enterprises to connect their offices using a hybrid WAN configuration for assured performance.
Q.What is the security benefit of using this new optimized internet service?
What is the security benefit of using this new optimized internet service?
By using this service, enterprises can expose less critical data to attack over the public internet. It offers a more secure and reliable internet connectivity compared to standard public internet access.
Q.Who is quoted in the article regarding the benefits of the new service?
Who is quoted in the article regarding the benefits of the new service?
Singtel CEO Bill Chang is quoted in the article. He states that the service assures reliable and secure internet connectivity, helping enterprises raise productivity through faster cloud access.