Reduce the cost of remote Internet access

Business travelers can access corporate networks via the Internet without making costly international calls with the Remote Internet Access initiative launched by Concert Communications Services, the existing British Telecom/MCI joint venture. The service offers secure global access to the Internet, Internet-connected LANs, and intranets, at intra-country rates via 800 points of service in 50 countries. An online network management feature allows network managers to change passwords on an "as-needed" basis, while secure user identification and password validation is provided by Concert's managed data network.