A software as a service (SaaS) solution, such as the I’m InTouch remote access software, offers many advantages for businesses compared to a standard VPN solution.  A few of the benefits are discussed below:

Costs

With a SaaS solution like I’m InTouch, the only cost you will need to absorb is an annual license fee for each computer you want to provide remote access capabilities to.  With I’m InTouch this will generally be around $100 per license annually.

A VPN solution will generally force you to spend a lot more. There are the initial setup costs of purchasing the hardware and hiring someone to install and configure the VPN.  Then there are the costs of maintaining the VPN which can include Server electricity costs, replacing server hardware as it breaks down, and the IT personel required to do the maintaining.

Bottom Line:  A SaaS like I’m InTouch provides cost savings and certaincy.

Administration

With SaaS remote access solutions like I’m InTouch, the Administrator has full access and control from a central webpage. By logging in to their Administrator page, the IT manager can  easily view and access any computer with the remote access software installed, even if the computer is not on the same network. This makes managing multiple computers incredibly easy and efficient, even if you do not have a technical background.

On the other hand, with a VPN, it is incredibly difficult to manage and administer all your computers. You will probably not have any central administration controls and will thus need to manually keep track of each PC’s information.

Bottom Line:  SaaS provides you with central control of your remote access network while VPNs do not

Security

With a Saas solution, you can be completely confidant that your information will stay confidential and that no viruses will be able to infect your machines due to a PC remote control session. With SaaS solutions like I’m InTouch, the remote user is only presented with a replication of their desktop screen, none of the actual files are transfered to the remote computer (unless the user specifically transfers a file).  It is almost as if the monitor sitting on the users desk at the office was moved to whereever they were but the computer itself was still in the office.

With a VPN, spyware, malware, and viruses may be able to infect the office workstation during the remote session since it is probably not a screen sharing technology being used.

Bottom Line:  SaaS provides increased security since your data is never exposed to harmful threats that could be residing on the remote computer.

Try out the I’m InTouch Premium remote access solution  and experience the difference for yourself.