Seamless Remote Access
for Education
RealVNC Connect Version 8 offers remote access solutions tailored for education, helping schools and universities create better learning environments and streamline operations. Students and teachers can use their own devices to access educational resources and participate in interactive learning environments. Whether supporting remote learning, managing IT infrastructure, or ensuring resources stay accessible, our technology empowers educators, administrators, and IT teams to keep systems running smoothly and classrooms connected.
Key Features
Offline and Direct Connectivity
Access devices directly via their IP address, even when they’re offline or not connected to the internet. Students access their desktops remotely from PC classrooms or computer labs, ensuring they can use important educational software and resources outside of traditional lab hours. Keep classrooms and systems running without interruption.
Enhanced Learning Experiences
Simplify deployment and daily use with a single, unified desktop application. RealVNC Connect Version 8 combines both the viewer and server roles into one lightweight install, making it easier for IT teams to manage access, updates, and support across campus devices. Whether you're setting up lab computers, staff machines, or shared workstations, Version 8 streamlines configuration and reduces complexity for Windows environments, saving time and minimizing disruption.
Streamlined Administration
Simplify IT management by enabling IT admins to remotely access and troubleshoot infrastructure. RealVNC Connect Version 8 allows IT teams to troubleshoot, update software, and maintain devices without needing to be on-site, saving time and minimizing disruption. The new movable and minimizable in-session toolbar improves usability during remote sessions, giving technicians more flexibility and reducing screen clutter.
Cost Savings
Lower expenses by reducing the need for on-site IT visits. Resolve technical issues remotely, saving both time and money for educational institutions.
Instant IT Support
Deliver instant remote support to faculty, students, and staff—no pre-installed software needed. HelpDesk, new in RealVNC Connect V8, allows IT teams to quickly diagnose and resolve issues, minimizing classroom downtime. Coming soon, HelpDesk Advanced will support multiple technicians, making it ideal for larger teams and more complex environments.
Secure Temporary Access
Allow secure temporary access with Code Connect, a feature in the latest release, RealVNC Connect V8. Provide one-time access to teachers outside your institution, with a self-expiring code allowing secure collaboration with secure access.
Streamlined File Management
Simplify file transfers with the dual-pane view feature in this new release of RealVNC V8. Seamless and quick transfers between local and remote Windows devices. Create favorites folders and multi-level lists with new device management capabilities for better organization and navigation.
Why RealVNC Connect?
Drive Innovation in Education With OEM Tools
Integrate secure remote access for education to create new learning opportunities and streamline operations. RealVNC V8 OEM Solutions let you white-label tools to match your institution's brand or build custom solutions tailored to your needs. Deliver seamless connectivity that enhances collaboration, supports remote learning, and empowers educators and students alike.
On-Premise Solutions for Education
Provide secure, reliable remote access for educators, students, and administrators with our on-premise solution. Operating entirely within your network, it protects sensitive educational data while enabling real-time collaboration and seamless access to resources across multiple devices. Keep learning uninterrupted and systems secure.
Helpful Resources for IT Professionals in Education
Discover practical insights and strategies to implement secure remote access for education across your institution. Our blog offers expert guidance for IT professionals, educators, and administrators, helping you streamline operations, support remote learning, and keep systems secure. Explore topics designed to help you enhance your digital infrastructure and improve learning outcomes.
Ensuring Data Security in Remote Learning Environments
Remote Professional Development for Educators: A New Era of Learning
Increasing Educational Accessibility Through Remote Access
Overcome IT Challenges in Education
Explore how secure remote access for education can help your institution navigate cybersecurity risks, data privacy concerns, and IT staffing challenges. In our white paper, “Remote Access in Education: Concerns, Challenges, & Guidance,” you’ll find practical strategies, future trends, and best practices to build a secure and collaborative learning environment.
Remote Access for Education: Concerns, Challenges, and Guidance
Explore how remote access is transforming education by addressing the unique IT needs of schools, universities, and districts. From supporting faculty and students to managing backend systems, remote access bridges the gap between academic and operational technologies, enhancing accessibility, security, and management.
Join our experts, Nick Cavalancia and Chadwick Knott, as they unveil insights from a survey of 400 educational institutions. Discover how remote access is being used across the education sector, the technologies enabling connectivity and security, and the most pressing challenges faced by IT teams. Gain practical recommendations to address these challenges and optimize your institution’s remote access strategies.
Get Started with RealVNC Connect
Ready to improve your educational operations? Explore our secure remote access solutions tailored specifically for the education industry and see how RealVNC Connect Version 8 can help your business operation achieve new heights in efficiency, safety, and productivity.
