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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