(computing) A network set up for use by a limited number of individuals, such as employees of a company, operating over a large area. The network typically uses encryption to keep information secure.

(telecommunications) A telecommunications switching system, physically located at a customer's place of business, that provides internal communication between users and also access to outside (trunk) telephone lines.

A unique number assigned by IANA to identify objects that are defined by an enterprise.

(US) An enlisted rank in the United States Army, of rank E-3, ranking above a private and below a corporal or specialist.

plural of virtual private network

plural of private enterprise number

(computing) A virtualized server cohosted with other virtual server instances on the same hardware.

(Canada, US, finance, obsolete) A brokerage company with a telegraph line, telephone line, or electronic communication network.

plural of private-wire house

(law, Britain, Canada, Australia) A proposed law introduced by a member of a legislature who is not acting on behalf of the executive government.