Wide Area Networks are spread over a (very) wide area so that companies and institutes that are located far from each other are directly connected via the network. The research network of SURFnet, which connects the Dutch universities and research organizations with each other, is an example of a national Wide Area Network.

Wide Area Networks have – mostly on more than one location – external connections with other big networks. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and multinationals with many offices frequently own a WAN themselves. Regional education networks and company networks between several establishments are also examples of Wide Area Networks.

SARA has extensive experience and expertise in Wide Area Networks. Due to the direct involvement in the national research network of SURFnet and in the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) – Europe's biggest Internet Exchange Point –, SARA has specialized in the management of Wide Area Networks with very high bandwidth. SARA’s management is based on a remote-management concept and contains monitoring, fault management, change management, configuration management and dependable helpdesk support.

SARA can be of help in the designing, installing and managing of your Wide Area Network. If you want to have more information about our HPN services, please contact SARA’s Marketing and Sales department, phone +31 20 592 3000 or e-mail: marketing@sara.nl.