Hardware VPNvs.

Cloud-based Networking

Comparing IT Networking Options

Which makes sense for your business?

The eternal IT question …

How do you find the best networking solution that will work for you, your employees, your business, and your budget?

Consider factors like:

• Dealing with hardware• Upfront costs• Installation / deployment demands• Configuration• Reliability• Management• Ongoing costs• Cloud-based server access• Scalability• Flexibility• Security

Let’s compare

Traditional VPN

vs.

Cloud-based Networking

#1 - Dealing with Hardware

Cloud Networking

Traditional VPN You bet. Traditional VPN requires IT to set up, configure, and maintain hardware.

None. Cloud-based networking requires users to deploy no hardware whatsoever. It’s all done for them in secure data centers.

#2 - Upfront Costs

Traditional VPN

Cloud Networking $$$$$. The

upfront costs of traditional VPN can really add up.

None. Pertino cloud networking is free to connect up to 3 devices, and our basic plan starts at just $29 / month.

“Hardware VPN would have cost up to $10,000 just to get started. Pertino is a fraction of the cost, and works better than my other solutions combined.”

- Kris Leslie, IT Manager, The Dannon Project

#3 - Installation and Deployment

Traditional VPN

Installation takes minutes, and deployment is as simple as sending invites to the users you want to connect. No IT headaches involved.

“I am the end user. For me to be able to install Pertino and get it up and running in minutes, it had to be easy.”

- Greg Davis, Owner, Photos by Greg Inc

Can take days to install and deploy. And, it requires IT expertise to pull off.

Cloud Networking

#4 - Configuration

Traditional VPN Cloud Networking

Easily can take hours, and cause headaches.

None. Zilch. No configuration.

“Pertino fixed a gaping hole in our IT infrastructure. It was almost too easy to set up and worked right out of the box.”

- Todd Patterson, Owner, Patterson Systems

#5 - Reliability

Traditional VPN Cloud Networking

Takes $$$ and precious IT hours and expertise to ensure reliability

Pertino cloud networking uses N+1 redundancy, with no single point of failure.

#6 - Management

Traditional VPN

Cloud Networking

Hard. Command line interface, anyone?

Easy. All management is done from one simple dashboard that gives you an in-depth view of your network.

#7 - Ongoing Costs

Traditional VPN Cloud Networking

$$$$. You’re looking at maintenance contracts and upgrades, and they aren’t cheap.

No contract and no surprises. Choose from one of Pertino’s low cost plans and only pay for the number of people on your network.

Our Basic plan lets you connect up to 10 devices for $29/month.

#8 - Cloud Server Access

Traditional VPN Cloud Networking

Very hard. Hope you have some spare time and lots of patience.

Simple. Pertino lets you securely connect cloud servers in minutes, just as if they were in the office and on the local LAN.You can easily add a cloud server to your network in minutes. I would recommend Pertino any day.”

- Justin Stear, IT Manager, Mauer Stutz Inc

#9 - Scalability

Traditional VPNIt’s limited by the amount of hardware you own, requiring forklift upgrades, money, and time.

The sky, well actually the cloud, is the limit.

Cloud Networking

#10 - Flexibility

Traditional VPN

Limited at best. Your flexibility depends on the man-hours and budget you’re willing to spend.

Cloud Networking

Pertino grows incrementally as you need, with no contracts or long-term commitments.

#11 - Security

Traditional VPN

It depends on whatever security services and technology you’ve purchased, deployed, and maintained. Securing your network takes work.

Cloud Networking

Security is built in. With end-to-end encryption and top tier data center partners, Pertino’s top priority is security.

Learn more at pertino.com/secure

So, what’s compelling about hardware VPN again?

To learn if cloud networking is right for you, give us a call at 408-502-5401. We’ll give you straight information so you can make an informed decision.

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