Verizon Business Offers Managed Router Soln For SME Internet Access

Fast, dependable and secure Internet access has become the lifeblood for businesses of all sizes. But as small and medium-sized enterprises see their requirements change, they’re sometimes put off by the cost and complexity of enterprise-class Internet access solutions. Verizon Business now offers SME customers a cost-effective solution that gives them secure Verizon Internet access coupled with 24 x 7 proactive router monitoring and management.

The new Verizon Managed Router solution provides SMEs with a secure turnkey Internet access solution that combines Verizon Business access with customer premises equipment from Cisco, a provider of routing technology. The solution provides secure dedicated Internet access at speeds ranging from 1.5-megabits-per-second T1 to 50-megabits-per-second Ethernet coupled with proactive monitoring and maintenance and installation services.

“Fast and dependable, always-on Internet access is becoming as crucial for SMEs as it is for large enterprises, but many don’t have the expertise or staff to ensure reliable connectivity,” said Carrie Gray, executive director, SME marketing for Verizon Business. “With our new managed router solution, small and mid-size customers can concentrate on running their businesses without having to worry about the technical details.”

In addition to premises equipment, which includes the Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers, Cisco 500 Series Secure Routers and Cisco 800 Series Routers, the new solution features configuration and onsite installation; 24 x 7 monitoring and management; Cisco maintenance and software support; built-in managed firewall; intrusion prevention; and next-day repair.