We recently discussed the essentials of integrating remote access into your product. This time we’re going into the details of OEM and SDK integrations.
The Cake Analogy
A simple analogy to understand the distinction between these two offerings is as follows. Imagine you need a dessert to impress your guests:
- OEM is like picking up a ready-made cake from a bakery. It’s prepared, tested, and ready to go straight on your table.
- SDK gives you the range of ingredients, tools, and freedom. You can use them to create what you require from scratch, tailoring it to your guests’ taste and preference.
OEM and SDK—A Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature | RealVNC OEM | RealVNC SDK |
Integration Process | Pre-configured and ready; integrates seamlessly into existing systems | Fully customizable to your needs; requires development resources |
Time to Market | Accelerated; minimal development work required. | Longer, suited for businesses prioritizing customization |
Primary Audience | Businesses needing quick delivery | Companies with specific requirements |
Example Applications | Smart appliances, healthcare devices, interactive kiosks | Advanced robotics interfaces, VR solutions, and AI-driven tools |
Real-world Scenarios
An automotive firm, which would want to include diagnostics capabilities in vehicles, might prefer the OEM solution. It would ensure that they have a quick-to-market remote access solution in their vehicles.
A cutting-edge VR solution developer might prefer to go down the SDK route. They would be able to integrate a seamless, customized solution for their devices.
Key Benefits of RealVNC Remote Access Integration
Irrespective of the solution you’re choosing, there is one thing they have in common. Namely, that they will both bring great value to your product.
Here are some of the main benefits, irrespective of the option you decide to go with:
- Ease of Integration: OEM means a simplified process. SDK means complete flexibility for complex implementations.
- Scalability: Whatever you choose, the solution will grow with your business needs.
- Cutting-Edge Security: Your implementation will include the cutting-edge security that RealVNC is known for (more on that next).
- Broad Applicability: Whatever your industry, your product can only benefit from the solution. It doesn’t matter if you’re in healthcare, education, automotive, or any other industry.
- Reduced Costs: Both help you cut costs. With OEM, you’re reducing development costs. SDK ensures that you have a perfectly tailored product, for reduced long-term operational costs.
Now that you know the key benefits for each integration, you can start analysing which one would be better suited for your business. And if you’re worried about the security aspect, you shouldn’t be. The same security that RealVNC Connect is known for is at the heart of this product, as well. But more about that in a future article.
