Re: Seems legit
"2. Saves $$$ on Internet access costs
3. More secure (as the incident here shows).
I really, really don't understand why isn't it standard practice. Can anybody give pointers?"
Because point #2 is false. It is much cheaper to use internet/vpn than to build a national private network.
No arguments about security - but costs are the main reason.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
