Go To My PC offers significant advantages over PcAnywhere
Companies are looking
for ways to provide cost-effective network access to their remote, mobile and
telecommuting employees. Remote control solutions such as Go To My PC and PcAnywhere
are one way to provide this access. Go To My PC is a cost effective way to roll
out and manage a corporate remote access solution for telecommuters, work extenders
and mobile professionals. When compared to pcAnywhere.
Go To My
PC doesn't require the installation of client software ahead of time. Users
can access and control their host computers from virtually anywhere. pcAnywhere
requires pre-installation of the client software from a CD-ROM and the configuration
of several settings. Its lack of intuitive wizards makes setup difficult for
novice users.
Go To My PC is pre-configured for maximum security using industry - standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128 bit encryption. It connects through most firewalls so that a company`s data and network remain secure. Although Administrators can configure pcAnywhere with various encryption and authentication option, doing so may be too complex for many users, thus weakening network security. In addition, establishing a connection behind a firewall is complex, leading users to circumvent network security by using modem connections.
When it comes to Firewall configuration, Go To My PC doesn't require an incoming connection: as a result, users can access computers without modifying the firewall or network configuration. Controlling a computer with pcAnywhere requires that a user configure an incoming connection to that computer. This may be difficult in corporate environment protected by a firewall.