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INTERNET / INTRANET SERVICES

The Services

G.A.W. Associates communications division provides uniquely focused communications systems and integration services, (either X.400 or Internet based). We design and build reliable, easy-to-use e-mail systems. As an independent engineering company we have excellent relationships with the major suppliers of Internet services, e-mail products, networking software and communications hardware throughout the world.

The Internet

The Internet has shown a dramatic rise in popularity over the last two years. It delivers truly 'open' public e-mail services to tens of millions of users in over 100 countries. It can connect you with experts in every field; lawyers, scientists, engineers and business professionals who will help you keep up-to-date with ideas, information and techniques before they become common knowledge.

The Solution

Each of our clients has a unique set of messaging requirements and we work together to select the most appropriate combination of products and services to answer each need. We constantly research the market and review product offerings to provide the most cost effective and reliable solution.

Integration

If you already use an in-house e-mail network we can connect selected staff or everyone to the Internet - each with their own personal address, able to send and receive mail to/from clients and colleagues around the world. Your organisation will have an internationally recognised mail identity with the ability to communicate electronically regardless of the system the other party is using.

Security

To take advantage of the outstanding business benefits offered by access to the Internet, the well publicised security implications must also be addressed. We can provide secure, remotely manageable 'firewall' systems to protect your internal network. By default, all traffic in either direction which is not authorised or permitted by your own 'rules' can be prevented. This solution can also be used to eliminate any costs of unauthorised usage by your own staff. It is also important for Internet Service Providers to be working with and be represented within European standards making bodies. A member of our staff, Andrew Colleran provides this ongoing service and is internationally recognised as a leading authority on Electronic Commerce. As chairman of the EU committee, he has produced a report on current standards. There are two main purposes of this report: the first is to review the current standards and specifications which exist or are being developed, which are relevant for the establishment of Europe-wide trusted services; the second is to put forward a roadmap for future standards development work. Please contact us for a copy.