{"id":56475,"date":"2024-11-21T08:45:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T08:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=56475"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:44:47","slug":"remote-access-server","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/blog\/remote-access-server\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Access Servers Explained: Tools for Modern Connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"56475\" class=\"elementor elementor-56475\" data-elementor-post-type=\"blog\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c418d14 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c418d14\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d51f3a5\" data-id=\"d51f3a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d066e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d066e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether they\u2019re down the hall or across the globe, today\u2019s work culture has shifted from being in the office to having access to corporate assets from afar.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the heart of this shift is the Remote Access Server (RAS), a technology that quietly helps organizations break through the barrier of access to local information services.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By enabling remote access securely, these servers let remote workers and modern businesses tap into essential network resources, no matter where they are.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While RAS helps build secure remote infrastructure, it\u2019s worth clarifying how this differs from software-based tools like RealVNC Connect. Unlike RAS, RealVNC isn&#8217;t a standalone infrastructure. Instead, it\u2019s a versatile and user-friendly solution that can replace and enhance traditional RAS systems, depending on your business needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore how RAS works, how it can benefit companies with remote teams, and how RealVNC offers an alternative solution for businesses seeking remote access without the expensive infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa1182e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa1182e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Beyond Wires and WiFi: How Does a Remote Access Server Work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c2d2e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c2d2e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Remote Server acts as the backbone for secure remote connections, giving users a centralized gateway to access the private network resources of a business or organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often employs technologies like Virtual Private Networks to establish a safe link between remote devices and an organization&#8217;s local network.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e47f17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e47f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Exactly Is a Remote Access Server?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f676893 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f676893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Remote Access Server <\/span><b>serves as a centralized hub for managing and enabling remote connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Acting as a secure gateway, it allows remote users to connect to a company\u2019s private network while keeping the connection between devices and resources protected. Additionally, it manages resource allocation to ensure authorized access and tracks remote user activities for compliance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These servers typically rely on a mix of hardware, software, and tools that support protocols such as VPN (Virtual Private Network) or Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Common examples include Microsoft\u2019s Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) or specialized proprietary protocols from device manufacturers such as Cisco and Mikrotik.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these elements working together, employees can remain productive and connected,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/remote-work-from-home-access\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whether at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the go, or over the other side of the world.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da3de4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8da3de4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does RAS Keep Remote Connections Secure?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-824de91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"824de91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strength of remote access servers lies in their ability to establish secure, reliable connections over the internet. Protocols such as VPN and VNC, combined with advanced encryption protocols, shield sensitive data as it moves between remote devices and the business local network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Features like two-factor authentication provided additional layers of security, ensuring only the right people can access critical resources.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ecf512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5ecf512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How RealVNC Differs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-349fc3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"349fc3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a traditional RAS setup,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RealVNC Connect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not require any centralized hardware or complex VPN configurations and firewall rulesets. Instead, it provides a software-based solution that allows users to securely access the desktop or CLI of a device and resource remotely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes RealVNC an ideal choice for businesses that need a simpler, more flexible alternative to traditional RAS infrastructure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With solutions like<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> RealVNC Connect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, organizations can remotely access organization resources with improved security. All while maintaining low-latency and reliable connections fast enough to make remote working feel like being in the office.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3171c9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3171c9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Features That Set Remote Access Servers Apart<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d55907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d55907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access servers are a bridge between users and their network, but some attributes set them apart from traditional remote connectivity solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we take a look at some of the powerful features included in remote access servers and platforms that meet the needs of modern business. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd5516e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd5516e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Universal Compatibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3034dfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3034dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote access servers <\/span><b>aren\u2019t limited to single operating systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you\u2019re running Windows, macOS, Linux, or even appliances, an RAS platform works seamlessly with all of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This compatibility extends to user devices such as Windows tablets, Android, ChromeOS, and iOS. Additionally, remote access servers generally support the use of native OS VPN apps and protocols, meaning a wide range of network setups are supported.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4a469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d4a469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Guardrails for Your Data<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-716ac52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"716ac52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security is a critical consideration in remote access solutions, but not all RAS options offer the same level of protection. Some provide multi-factor authentication and encryption, but the strength of these measures varies widely.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the security issues that are present in out-of-the-box installations of remote access servers can be mitigated through additional layers of security, including firewall rules, port changes, and the creation of private keys for access.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a software-based solution, RealVNC enhances this with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/discover\/remote-desktop\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customizable options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for select users, offering secure remote access that aligns with the unique requirements of any organization by default.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c41278 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c41278\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reliable Performance Anytime, Anywhere<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9315860 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9315860\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance is another hallmark of remote access servers. Features like load balancing manage network traffic efficiently, keeping connections fast and stable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time monitoring tools provide insights into system performance and network activity, helping to support remote access without interruption in the case of network changes and high-ping connections.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bc3b34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bc3b34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Smart Strategies for Managing Remote Access Effectively<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d70c0aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d70c0aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your remote access server has been set up, managing it is quite simple. The same strategies you use for managing your existing IT infrastructure can enable remote access, make it secure and reliable, and keep downtime to an absolute minimum.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4323707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4323707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Prepared and Proactive<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbc7970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbc7970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly update your software and hardware to patch vulnerabilities to stay well ahead of any potential threats and resolve issues quickly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate maintenance schedules for regular security patching, as locking out remote technicians during downtime isn\u2019t ideal.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Empower Your Team<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offer clear and thorough training not only on access protocols but also best practices when it comes to both connecting and the types of networks they connect over.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educate your team on recognizing and reporting any possible security risks.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforce user lockout and device locking policy to quickly disable access from a lost or stolen device.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Keep a Watchful Eye<\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use audit logs to keep track of user activity while connected via remote access.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leverage real-time monitoring tools to spot and address vulnerabilities as they arise.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enforce a deny list of websites and platforms to prevent data breaches or company leaks when users are connected. The same rules for in-office employees should also apply to a remote system or computer.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11528bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"11528bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Road Ahead for Remote Access Servers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4fb698 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a4fb698\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/road-ahead-remote-access-servers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-56483\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/road-ahead-remote-access-servers.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/road-ahead-remote-access-servers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/road-ahead-remote-access-servers-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/road-ahead-remote-access-servers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e7434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36e7434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the advent of satellite-based internet services like SpaceX\u2019s StarLink and the world moving toward a more interconnected future, expect the demand for remote access services to increase\u2014and advance in their sophistication.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While RAS will continue to play an important role in many organizations\u2019 IT frameworks, software-based tools like RealVNC Connect point to a future of more flexible and affordable connectivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With developments like AI-powered network management and stronger encryption technologies, traditional RAS and software solutions will evolve to meet the needs of an increasingly remote-focused world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RealVNC remains at the forefront of this evolution, offering reliable and user-friendly remote access tools for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realvnc.com\/en\/connect\/plan\/enterprise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organizations of all sizes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014not just those that can afford large-scale centralized RAS.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether used alongside existing RAS infrastructure or as a standalone solution, RealVNC helps businesses stay connected and productive\u2014anywhere and anytime.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e4fb76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e4fb76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90ec91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f90ec91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote Access Servers offer organizations a reliable way to enable more secure and efficient connectivity, but they aren\u2019t the only option for supporting remote work.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RealVNC provides a more modern solution\u2014a flexible, software-based approach that streamlines remote access without compromising security. By opting for RealVNC, your organization can transition from a traditional and expensive RAS setup to a forward-thinking remote access model.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/manage.realvnc.com\/en\/auth\/sign_up\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RealVNC Connect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps your teams connected securely and productive no matter where they\u2019re working.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether they\u2019re down the hall or across the globe, today\u2019s work culture has shifted from being in the office to having access to corporate assets from afar. 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