ulkoverkoston
Ulkoverkoston is a term used in Nordic IT and infrastructure literature to describe an external network architecture that links an organization's internal network with external partners, suppliers, customers, or cloud services. The word is formed from ulko- meaning outside and verkosto meaning network, reflecting its outward-facing scope. There is no single universal definition, and the term is used variably across sources.
In practice, ulkoverkoston refers to systems and practices that extend connectivity beyond the corporate perimeter while
Advantages include improved scalability, streamlined collaboration with external entities, and faster deployment. Challenges include enforcing consistent
Origin and usage: The term appears in Nordic IT discussions from the 2010s onward, with increasing usage
See also: external network, overlay network, SD-WAN, VPN, DMZ, zero-trust security.