NEWS Press Releases Press Kit About Imperito Networks

InstantVPN service provides on-demand Virtual Private Networking solutions
with zero-configuration and zero-administration deployment.

January 17, 2000, San Jose, CA—Imperito Networks, provider of instant IP (Internet Protocol) services that enable corporations to rapidly deploy secure network infrastructure, today announced availability of the InstantVPN service, its flagship service, which supports on-demand, real-time deployment and provisioning via a user-friendly Ib interface. Marking a significant advancement in network services, this trial allows businesses to rapidly deploy Virtual Private Networks, which are critical in today’s market.

Mobile employees and business partners all need to exchange messages, files, and applications—quickly and securely. Rather than deploying expensive dedicated lines or cumbersome dialup connections, the InstantVPN service utilizes the Internet to securely connect users and corporate networks.

"Our customers have an urgent need to reduce network configuration time and expense by simplifying the whole deployment process. The key is to leverage the Internet within their corporate networks," said Alonzo Ellis, CTO and Co-founder of Imperito Networks. "Our InstantVPN service enables companies to instantly deploy Virtual Private Networks online via a user-friendly Ib interface. Now, administrators can securely connect their company’s disparate workers and offices."

Simplified, instant deployment and ongoing maintenance sets the InstantVPN service apart from other VPNs on the market. Without installing customer premise equipment, administrators can apply for an InstantVPN service account online and immediately begin administering access. Industry-standard security algorithms and network protocols are implemented efficiently in the software to support high bandwidth throughput for all remote access needs. And, the subscription service provides an economical way to purchase VPN capabilities and includes automatic software updates at no additional charge.

Imperito Networks partners with leading Internet service providers, VARs, integrators, and other channel partners to deliver the InstantVPN service to corporations of all sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. For more information about the InstantVPN service, please visit www.imperito.com.

ABOUT IMPERITO NETWORKS

Imperito Networks provides instant IP (Internet Protocol) services that enable corporations to rapidly deploy secure network infrastructure for remote access, branch offices, VoIP (Voice over IP), hosted applications and business-to-business extranets. The instantly deployed and self-provisioned services provide service providers, VARs, integrators and other channel partners the opportunity to offer their customers value-added services that increase revenue per user on a recurring basis. Founded in 1998, Imperito Networks is a privately held company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. For more information, please visit www.imperito.com.

Copyright 2000 Imperito Networks, Inc.

Imperito Networks and the Imperito Networks logo are registered trademarks of Imperito Networks, Inc. The InstantVPN service is a servicemark of Imperito Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective partners.