Remote access enables people to connect to a computer network from any location using another computer.
The purpose is to be able to continue to use the organisation’s systems in order to retrieve information and send emails without the need to be office based. As long as you have access to the internet you will have the ability to work remotely. This can be achieved by using a wireless network, dial-up facility (though this is rare) or mobile phone access.
The main types of access available are via broadband or through a wireless network
With a global workforce and increased transportation costs comes the need for mobility and remote working. Remote access simply allows the user [worker] to access their applications and systems from anywhere and for vendors this is a strong growth market. The most notable of vendors is Citrix, who have excellent services for SME and Enterprise and for home and small office users GoToMyPc is a major brand as is Symantec’s pcAnywhere. Alternative Remote Access vendors are: Teamviewer, Logmein, Netviewer and GraphOn who are next generation remote access and is the vendor to watch.