Bring the Desktop to Your Users
Many users who travel find they’ve left vital information they need on their desktop back at the office. However, that doesn’t mean they can’t still connect to their desktop using an iPhone or iPad from wherever they are to retrieve files, access applications, or use corporate portals that are blocked from outside the corporate network.
There are four primary methods a user can employ to remotely access their desktop PC from their iOS device:
Individual Apps
These apps install on a user’s desktop PC and link through a network protocol or service to allow an iPhone or iPad outside the network to connect. These apps include products like Citrix GoToMyPC, as well as free services such as LogMeIn.
These apps can be an issue from an IT standpoint because users can implement rogue solutions without IT consent or monitoring. Any user can buy the app, install it on their PC, and then connect remotely. Because the connection uses standard protocols (usually HTTPS), it may not be possible to block easily with a network firewall. Individual apps seem convenient and get the job done, but you should educate users about the risks and set up a sanctioned alternative to deliver the same capabilities.
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