New service improves internet access and security

Veterinary practice management systems company Vet solutions has developed a new service to enable internet access and provide email communication, while at the same time ensuring the practice systems remains secure. The new service, EnServe, means that all practice terminals can have internet access and receive email with the confidence of in-built security mechanisms.

“Many veterinary practices would benefit from more widespread access to the internet, rather than relying on access through one single computer,” says Vet solutions’ Julian Bryan. “But there have been real concerns about security.

“Our developers have added highly reliable security technology to the EnServe service, such as two levels of firewall to protect against ‘hackers’ and anti-virus scanning to check all inbound and outbound emails and files. This will protect all terminals within the practice. In addition, the anti virus software is automatically updated as new updates are released.”

EnServe also has options for customers to control and log the access to specified sites and filter spam to control ‘junk’ emails.

“With the rapid increase in broadband availability, many practices are reviewing their internet access policy but are nervous about taking advantage of the new facilities. With EnServe, these worries are managed by a special software package installed on the existing server or independent EnBox. This device acts as the secure gateway for all internet and email communication to and from the veterinary practice.”

In addition, EnServ allows branches to connect to their main server or synchronise their data across the internet, considerably reducing data communication costs.

The combination of secure and faster internet access makes many online information resources far more valuable to the veterinary practice.

The one-off cost of EnServ is £1186 or £1306, for ADSL or ISDN connectivity respectively, with monthly support fees of £10 for Enserv alone or £25 for the added EnBox.

For more information contact Julian Bryan or Amy MacRae at Vet solutions on 0131 556 3327 or services@vetsolutions.co.uk