A rapidly growing tech startup is preparing to move its operations to a larger office space to accommodate its expanding team. The new office will have a significantly larger number of employees connecting to the network, including a mix of in$-$office and remote workers.

The startup's IT team is tasked with ensuring that the network infrastructure supports seamless connectivity, robust security for sensitive data, and efficient management of internet traffic.

Considering these requirements, what aspect of an edge router should the IT team focus on when selecting a device for their new office?

Energy efficiency and low power consumption

Maximum throughput for internal LAN traffic

Ability to support a high number of simultaneous VPN connections

Integrated support for legacy communication protocols