remote.it

remote.it is a zero trust network connectivity service offered by remote.it, Inc. According to the vendor, it allows users to create private networks within the internet, enabling secure and seamless remote access to services across cloud, on-premise, and IoT devices. The product is designed to cater to small, medium, and large enterprises, and is used by various professionals and industries, including IT professionals, DevOps teams, network administrators, IoT device manufacturers, software developers, industrial automation and control systems, home automation and smart home technology providers, as well as healthcare and medical device companies.

Key Features

Zero Trust Network Connectivity as a Service: According to the vendor, users can experience private networks within the internet that are only visible to them. The product claims to effortlessly integrate provisioning, user access control, and security into a single workflow, allowing for secure access to services across cloud, on-premise, and IoT devices via APIs.

Seamless Connectivity: The vendor states that the product enables users to connect their devices even in challenging network environments. It claims to support multi-NAT and CGNAT environments, including 5G mobile and Starlink satellite networks, and allows connections without the need for public IP addresses.

Efficient Network Management: According to the vendor, the product automates various network management tasks such as IP address planning, subnet collision resolution, and simplifies routing tables, access control lists, and VLAN tags. It aims to save time and effort by eliminating the need to manage IP address overlaps, subnet collisions, security groups, and IAM roles. The product also provides a single management tool for managing access control for users, devices, and services across cloud, on-premise, and IoT.

Enhanced Security: The vendor claims that the product implements zero trust access control with least privileged access, which helps eliminate misconfigurations that can lead to security breaches. It aims to keep private devices and services invisible to the public internet and protect against scans by bots and malicious actors that exploit known vulnerabilities.

Universal support for desktop, cloud, IoT, and embedded devices: According to the vendor, the product supports various deployment methods, including desktop applications, device packages for embedded devices, one-line install for Linux, or deployment via Docker. It enables access to resources from multiple private networks simultaneously.

Cost: The vendor claims that the product enables quick deployment and scalability without the need for expensive and hard-to-manage hardware such as firewalls and VPNs. It aims to reduce ongoing management as devices automatically reconnect with any network configuration change.

Remote Desktop, VNC, and SSH Access: According to the vendor, the product provides remote access to devices through protocols such as Remote Desktop, VNC, and SSH, allowing users to control and manage their devices remotely.

Retrieve Data and Monitor Performance: The vendor states that the product enables users to retrieve data and monitor the performance of their devices, which can improve efficiency and reduce downtime through data analysis.

Reduce Truck Rolls and Perform Remote Software Updates: According to the vendor, the product allows for remote support, including performing remote software updates. It aims to reduce the need for on-site visits or truck rolls, saving time and resources.

Built-in Connectivity: The vendor claims that the product removes the reliance on network configurations, updates, and maintenance, ensuring seamless connectivity without the need for manual configuration changes.