Re: Frame Relay or VPN?

[Wayne McAlpine <wmcalpine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know how many frame relay drops you have, where they're located, 
or whether you need the connection for transaction processing or just 
batch uploads.  We have more than 150 frame drops, most of them in small 
towns that are not served by any ISP's other than dialup.  They are used 
for real-timae transaction entry.  Those of us in urban areas tend to 
take broadband-always-on internet access for granted, but our country 
cousins have nowhere near the connectivity options that we do. Also, a 
very important part of our operations involves election night vote 
reporting and internet congestion is a real problem following the close 
of the polls on election night.  Frame relay is right for us for these 
reasons.  Hope this is of some help.



Ed Chabot wrote:

> Our current frame relay contract is up in May and I was wondering if anyone is 
> using
> other means of remote communication with the AS/400.  I've researched VPN a bit 
> and
> it sounds like a possibility.  We're not disappointed with our frame relay 
> service
> I'm just thinking that there has to be a cheaper way to do things and now's the 
> time
> to check it out.  Any input is appreciated.  Thanks!
>
> Ed Chabot
> The Marlin Firearms Company
> 100 Kenna Drive
> North Haven, CT 06743
> (203)985-3254
>
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