Remote access is increasingly becoming the way in which businesses are required to work. It enables workers to access information located at the office quickly and conveniently from home or on the road, without compromising security.
Epoch Labs offer a variety of solutions available enabling you to work securely in a global environment:
- Remote desktop (Terminal Services)
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
You will be able to choose the method that is best for your company, with the following factors taken into consideration:
- Performance
- Security
- Cost
- Number of staff using remote access
- Predicted frequency of use
Remote desktop (Terminal Services)
This best serves a small business with fewer than 5 people, as the office PC must be on at all times whilst the remote user needs to access it.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A Virtual Private Network uses a more sophisticated strategy so that access is quicker and safer when connecting to the head office. It permits secure, encrypted connections between the remote user and the company’s private network.
A VPN allows users to access information, files, email and other services as if the user is physically sitting at their computer in the office. VPNs can greatly improve a company's productivity if the structure and design is adequate.
Benefits:
- Improved security
- Improved efficiency
- Global networking opportunities
- Broadband networking compatibility
- Reduced operational costs
- Reduced headaches for remote users
- Extended geographical connectivity
VPNs are far superior to other remote connectivity solutions, such as leased lines, because a VPN can grow to accommodate many users from various locations, and the cost does not increase in proportion to the geographical distance to the remote user.
This means you and your staff can connect to the VPN from anywhere in the world, provided you are on a fast enough broadband connection.
