Internet Initiative : IIJ to Launch New VPN Solution with NGN

Creates high-speed, low-latency WAN using a communication function within the NGN, and provides IPoE compatible Internet connectivity service

April 24, 2012

This solution uses the FLET'S Hikari Next Internet(IPv6 IPoE) Connection, and the FLET'S v6 Option, which delivers the communication function within the NGN network. IIJ's proprietary advanced SEIL series router is used for the connection equipment at each site to create the VPN connection using the IPv6 address assigned by NGN. By connecting sites directly through NGN instead of over the Internet, we achieve inter-site connections with higher speeds and lower latency than the traditional Internet VPNs created using IPv4 PPPoE connections. Because the client only pays for the FLET'S Hikari Next access line, the cost of creating WAN is much reduced compared to the Internet-based VPN.

The SEIL Series router installed at each location uses the IIJ proprietary IIJ SMF sx Service for network management, so initialization and configuration changes after installation are all centrally managed. With NGN's IPv6 IPoE connection method in particular, the IPv6 addresses are assigned on a semi-permanent basis, which means they may be changed. This new solution uses the management features of IIJ SMF sx Service, so even if the addresses are changed, the new addresses will be automatically detected, and the VPN quickly re-established.

When there are sites in both the east and west, either Internet VPN or wide area Ethernet can be used to link the two regions and create a large-scale network with sites nationwide. In addition, sites that cannot access FLET'S Hikari Next may use ADSL, ISDN, IIJ Mobile, or other services to join the VPN. A uniquely flexible and scalable network can be formed using this long list of access options and the IIJ SMF sx Service for network management.

With the launch of this new solution, IIJ is also offering a new Internet connectivity service called IIJ IPv6 Fiber Access/F Service IPoE. This service uses the transix service by INTERNET MULTIFEED CO. to provide an IPv6 connection compatible with NTT East and West's Internet (IPv6 IPoE) Connection. This will allow subscribers to use their NTT East and West Internet IPv6 IPoE Connection as a VPN access line as well as an Internet access line.

IIJ will continue to actively develop new services and solutions.

Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services include high-quality systems integration, Cloud computing/data center services, security services, Internet access, and content distribution. Moreover, the company has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006. For more information about IIJ, visit the IIJ Web site at http://www.iij.ad.jp/en/.

The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.