Rethinking Remote Access
Pervasive Enterprise Mobility Using Remote Access Points

By Andy Logan, CWSP, Aruba Networks
Published 2007, Posted June 2007

 

Abstract:

 

Remote access solutions, much like wireless connections, which were once a connection of convenience that were nice to when they worked, but the experience wasn't consistent. Increasingly they are becoming the primary connection for workers into the corporate environment either working from home or traveling on business. The connectivity requirement is for pervasive connections. The user expects an assured, available connection to corporate resources from anywhere on the planet. This is a new vision of connectivity and mobility with full identity based access to both data and voice. This connectivity allows users to remain connected and productive no matter where they are in the world with the assurance that their communications are protected.

IT managers benefit from not only reduced capital expenditure costs, but reduced administrative costs as their teams move from limited point solutions to integrated mobility solutions. Centralized troubleshooting, RF management, and security allow a single platform to control access and provide seamless connectivity and security at a reduced cost. IT security moves from something that users see as a burden they must comply with something that is transparent that they don't even realize it is in operation. The integration of security measures provides uniformity of the user experience, increasing productivity and reducing the chances of user error.

Centralized controllers and the Remote Access Point solution integrate the requirements of both network operations and security teams in a simple to deploy and manage package. Administrators get a system they can configure once and deploy. Advanced troubleshooting and reporting tools as well as firewalls and IDS systems are completely integrated. The enterprise Mobile Edge extends further, allowing users to seamlessly shift from working at the office to working from a hotel room or home office with no changes to their established workflows. There are no new passwords to remember, no key fobs to carry, no software to launch. As far as the user is concerned the system simply works.

 

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