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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Remote Desktop Services

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ARemote Desktop Services from Microsoft is virtual desktop and remote user session technology.N/A

    Radmin Remote Administrator

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ARadmin is remote control software for secure access to remote computer via Internet or LAN in multiple modes: view remote desktop, control remote PC's keyboard and mouse, file transfer, telnet, remote turn on/off, text and voice chat.

    $49

    one-time fee

    TeamViewer

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ATeamviewer offers secure remote access, IT support and device management on a scalable platform. It speeds up problem resolution, reduces downtime and enhances control through automation, unattended access and complete visibility of every device and location.

    $299

    per year

    Pricing
    Remote Desktop ServicesRadmin Remote AdministratorTeamViewer
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Remote Access
    $24.90
    per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
    Business
    $50.90
    per month (billed annually) 1 Licensed User
    Premium
    $102.90
    per month (billed annually) 15 Licensed Users
    Corporate
    $206.90
    per month (billed annually) 30 Licensed Users
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Remote Desktop ServicesRadmin Remote AdministratorTeamViewer
    Free Trial
    NoYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeOptional
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    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    Remote Desktop ServicesRadmin Remote AdministratorTeamViewer
    Considered Multiple Products
    Microsoft
    Chose Remote Desktop Services
    We used RDS on-site primarily because of how easy it is for users to transition from their own desktop to a remote desktop. However, from off-site, there are VPN and other security considerations to take into account, and the process gets a little more complex. In this …
    Incentivized
    Chose Remote Desktop Services
    Since Remote Desktop Services comes with the Windows OS, there's no need to install any additional software or agent for it to function. Even on the Mac, there's a client that can be installed for this to run properly. Unfortunately, unlike TeamViewer or Ultra VNC, Remote …
    Incentivized
    Chose Remote Desktop Services
    Because it is a built-in, free solution for a small set of managed computers. No extra licenses required. No budget. Setup and configuration is instanteneous.
    Incentivized
    Chose Remote Desktop Services
    Solutions can be expensive and often offer more options than you need/want. Paying those extra dollars is tough when you have a budget. RDS in many cases works well and is cost effective.
    Incentivized
    Chose Remote Desktop Services
    RDS is built into Windows and does not require as much extra setup and licensing fees.
    Incentivized
    Chose Remote Desktop Services
    Remote Desktop Services is an initiation from Microsoft in my view. The rest all are adapters for this and have a considerably inovated feature base.
    Incentivized
    Famatech Corp.
    Chose Radmin Remote Administrator
    I chose radmin remote administrator because I feel comfortable with the UI as I can easily divide the various remote PCs and it was my first program that I used in this sense
    Incentivized
    TeamViewer
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer works well as back of other remote desktop access solutions.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Overall TeamViewer is superior to other remote solutions that I've used. It is faster and more reliable, with a better overall interface and management console. AnyDesk is generally slower and the interface is not as intuitive or easy to use. Endpoint Central is also slower …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Easier access faster than some of the others. We love the mobile feature where you can use the app to connect when on the road. Also it has the ability to access cell phones as well, which many times helps us help a client with their iphones. Great feature. There have been …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Remote collaborative capability is much better in TeamViewer as oppose to competition and fast connection makes TeamViewer as better choice
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is significantly easier to set up at a small scale than Microsoft RDP, plus it's cross-platform unlike RDP and provides a better UI and many more capabilities than just remote control, like file transfer and some management controls like reboot.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is a one click solution that doesn’t require the client to be a networking tech savvy to set it up. With TeamViewer, no need to worry about private and public IPs nor firewalls and reverse proxies as the connection can be established through the TeamViewer servers …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    I've tried a few different ways to provide remote help over the many years I've been providing technical help (since 1987) and Teamviewer consistetly comes out the best. I've also tried numerous ways to access my own computer and data remotely and Teamviewer is the only one I …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    I have selected TeamViewer over AnyDesk, because AnyDesk remote address was duplicated with our 2 or more organization computers. Because of this we are facing remote connectivity issues and were not be able to connect to our Users. So we advised our users to download and …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer's main advantage is its cross-platform compatibility, meaning that you can use it on other operating systems other than Windows. The main features are present in both tools, like file transfer and taking control of the endpoint machine. Teamviewer is a third-party …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    fairly easy installation in any environment picked Teamviewer because we heard good reports
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is a well-known brand. It doesn't limit us to specific hardware or operating systems. It offers various other services along with screen sharing.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Mac users prefer TeamViewer over both of these hands down, and it is only slightly better on windows. TeamViewer is still far easier to use and more robust. Also, Kaseya suffered a significant breach. Splashtop is more difficult to establish connections with, especially on …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is better than RDS because of the way it handles the video. At the core, they are both remote control applications. However the method for implementation is quite different. RDS gives you 90% experience of physically being at the terminal but TeamViewer gives you …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    I think the TeamViewer app is the most popular among IT professionals because of its simplicity. It has an interface that anyone who will use it for the first time will feel familiar [with]. During the period we supported users, it even offered an application that we could …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Teamviewer does everything the others do, if not more, but the cost was much better at the time of our purchase. I don't know what the price difference is currently.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Since I access several customers and environments, I wanted an easy-to-install/use solution. Team Viewer provides desktop sharing, remote access, and file transfer in a single solution and most of my customers have already used it either personally or in a previous business, so …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer has a very simple operation and has been in the market for a long time. These were the factors that led us to choose this tool.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    The basic functionality makes it at the top of the list. Without even purchasing an enterprise license this is an out of the box Technology tool!
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Chrome Remote Desktop is great for personal and/or casual use but requires use of the same Google account for access, which won't work for many enterprise situations. Microsoft Remote Desktop is truly ideal (for Windows), but requires the use of a VPN or for machines to be on …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Remote Desktop doesn't work like Teamviewer. Easier file transfer, cross-platform, mobile.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    TeamViewer's mobile app is powerful and consistently makes the connection to my remote desktop. In the past I found other solutions to be inconsistent in availability leaving me with an unexpected "surprise" when I was unable to connect. I find TeamViewer is able to provide …
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    Teamviewer has a more user-friendly interface and settings for differentiating user rights. This is a necessity when combining work activity and "home". Also teamviewer actively develops towards solving problems and tasks of users by simple methods.
    Incentivized
    Chose TeamViewer
    This is a completely new level. Security of the connection and use of the attacker is not possible to benefit from access to your PC, if you did not give the access codes.
    A well-designed interface and usage scenarios: switching between screens, optimized the speed of the client …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Would buy again
    383 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    354 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    417 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    288 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    356 Answers
    Features
    Remote Desktop ServicesRadmin Remote AdministratorTeamViewer
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Remote Desktop Services and Radmin Remote Administrator and TeamViewer
    Feature
    Remote Desktop Services
    4.7
    5 Ratings
    51% below category average
    Radmin Remote Administrator
    8.6
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    TeamViewer
    8.9
    555 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Screen sharing8.35 Ratings8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    File transfer4.75 Ratings5.53 Ratings8.8523 Ratings
    Instant message1.01 Ratings8.03 Ratings8.8483 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication6.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers1.12 Ratings10.02 Ratings7.6367 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session6.95 Ratings8.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile3.64 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations8.24 Ratings8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remote Active Directory® management8.64 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard2.23 Ratings10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Session record2.23 Ratings5.02 Ratings8.3377 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts3.13 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings8.1145 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Remote Desktop Services and Radmin Remote Administrator and TeamViewer
    Feature
    Remote Desktop Services
    -
    Ratings
    Radmin Remote Administrator
    -
    Ratings
    TeamViewer
    8.7
    70 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings00 Ratings8.771 Ratings
    Platform & Infrastructure
    Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Remote Desktop Services and Radmin Remote Administrator and TeamViewer
    Feature
    Remote Desktop Services
    -
    Ratings
    Radmin Remote Administrator
    -
    Ratings
    TeamViewer
    7.9
    50 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Third-party software integrations00 Ratings00 Ratings7.950 Ratings
    Remote Access
    Comparison of Remote Access features of Remote Desktop Services and Radmin Remote Administrator and TeamViewer
    Feature
    Remote Desktop Services
    -
    Ratings
    Radmin Remote Administrator
    -
    Ratings
    TeamViewer
    8.5
    83 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Attended device access00 Ratings00 Ratings9.082 Ratings
    Unattended device access00 Ratings00 Ratings8.779 Ratings
    Mobile device access00 Ratings00 Ratings8.172 Ratings
    Virtual device access00 Ratings00 Ratings8.569 Ratings
    Multiple-display support00 Ratings00 Ratings8.570 Ratings
    Multiple concurrent sessions00 Ratings00 Ratings8.372 Ratings
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    Score8.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
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    Score9.6 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Remote Support
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Remote Desktop ServicesRadmin Remote AdministratorTeamViewer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (20 ratings)
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.7
    (613 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.1
    (68 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (59 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Performance
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    3.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (51 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (168 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Remote Desktop ServicesRadmin Remote AdministratorTeamViewer
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    This is well-suited if you need to log in to a remote machine on occasion to make updates or change configurations. It is also good for a production environment or for environments where people need to log in to use common applications, so you don't need to install the application on each individual client.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    Basic network administration for unclassified systems is appropriate. I would never use it in a secure/classified environment based on its company ownership. We do not use the current version 3, so any improvements made may not be addressed in this review.
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    I would definitely recommend it, and that's why I've stuck with it so long: continuous improvement. Now AI has fully embraced it to help with faster monitoring and Troubleshooting, saving me a huge amount of time and effort. Affordable to use for both personal and Professional work to assist colleagues from different workstations.
    Read full review
    Pros
    Microsoft
    • When you connect with RDS, everything looks and feels (and is) exactly like you're sitting at that desktop. This is great for us and for users.
    • You can sign in with RDS and the desktop will be the same as when you left it (if you choose to set it up that way).
    • Although they take some setup, RemoteApps are a very handy way to let users access a program without requiring them to actually connect to a remote desktop on the server.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    • Easy list of clients
    • Easy to use for end users
    • No external VPN connection required
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    • It is secure and eliminates the need for VPN for remote users.
    • It offers a 2FA to insure that security is strong for our system.
    • Can save time with file transfer syncs for labels, batches and other files.
    • It supports multi device and cross platform usage within our warehouse.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Remote Desktop Services currently does not support multiple monitors on the terminal server. Unlike other applications such as Teamviewer, there's no feature to toggle between multiple screens even if they were connected to the terminal server.
    • Remote Desktop Services should provide an option to scale up or down the screen size after a connection is established. Currently you can only adjust the screen size prior to a connection is established. So you'll have to take a best guess at what display screen resolution will fit best on your screen.
    • Remote Desktop Services should offer some kind of menu to send special key strokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del to the terminal server. Currently the substitute for that particular combination is Ctrl+Alt+End. But I have yet to discover a replacement for other combination keystrokes such as Alt+PrintScrn.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    • Slow or intermittent connectivity if there is no good communication link between connected equipment
    • They could add functionality so that the user of the tool can take full control of the equipment when changing users
    • Provide more detailed information about the user that makes the remote connection to the computer
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    TeamViewer
    • MFA could be a lot better when connecting to the remote device. If a phone is added to security for the remote worker, then the admin cannot use Easy Access to access the device without interaction with the remote worker. Admins should have access to remote devices via other MFA methods.
    • App updates sometimes cause unstable status and computer must be restarted.
    • OS updates often require additional user interaction before completing the sign-in process, leaving TeamViewer in an incomplete startup state and preventing the Remote Worker from accessing the device. An admin then has to remote into the device using another remote desktop access tool (Apple Remote Desktop, for instance) and bypass the user interaction screens, which allows the login process to complete and TeamViewer to start up fully. It would be best if the TeamViewer Host could connect even when the OS is prompting for user interaction (e.g., clicking OK on modal dialog boxes post-update).
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    We need this tool in our day to day business. It is what we do all day remoting into clients devices. In this day and age we can access devices all over the world as long as we have secure internet connection. It certainly saves money in gas, and even if you are away you can help.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Microsoft
    The initial setup for Remote Desktop Services is complex, and licensing is costly. Each user connects to their virtual desktop hosted by a single server or group of servers, so a change or issue with servers quickly impacts every single user at the same time. Aside from that, users appreciate seeing their same personal desktop from any device or geographical location.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    TeamViewer is a reliable and really strong tool for accessing remote IT platforms secure and fast. We don't know any product that provide us such strong functionality to make our life as a internationally recognized MES provider with DIAMES with an international clientele so easy. We look forward for any new TeamViewer functionality that supports us even more.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    TeamViewer has always been available when we needed to use it. We have not noticed any outages or periods where the software functions were unavailable.
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Microsoft
    There are some third party tools available that allow you to manage multiple connections.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    TeamViewer performance has always been very good. Pages load quickly and we can see what the remote engineers are doing on the computer in real time. This is very beneficial for our own technicians and engineers and helps their learning curve. Troubleshooting is much easier with TeamViewer. We have not noticed and lagging of our computers while using TeamViewer.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Microsoft
    As with any Microsoft Server product, support for Remote Desktop Services requires a paid support package. These are license-based and very costly, on top of the already costly product licensing. Microsoft's licensing is complicated to begin with, so setting up licensing alone essentially requires a licensing expert's counsel. There is community documentation and support available on Microsoft websites, as well as community websites.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    the few times i have had to contact teamviewer support, they were very responsive and give me quick answers and seemed to understand my problems quickly and easily. I did not have to sit on the phone for hours on hold or get passed around to multiple phone support techs before finding a solution to my issues, so i would rate their support very highly.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    As expected without any problem! Alternate in-person training is another efficient way to learn how a product works. There are many third party supporters for TeamViewer courses available that can give additional ideas how to use TeamViewer for specific functions and features as we did require in respect of our usage.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    I have never used the online training either. I have watched a few informational videos that were helpful when learning how to do a specific procedure within TeamViewer and get the most out of the software by utilizing one of the many features that are available with the software. Again, 5 if for neutral.
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    Implementation Rating
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    TeamViewer installation and deployment to other devices is pretty straightforward and does not require much technical know-how. This makes ease of use attractive when supporting both new and existing clients with limited technical knowledge. I think ease of use is a huge factor in getting new clients. TeamViewer handles that extremely well.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    We selected Remote Desktop Services based upon price alone. Other solutions on the market are significantly more expensive, but if your company can foot the bill you should seriously consider products that have been on the market for longer. The lack of an ability to easily upgrade farm servers has been a challenge for us - although it is still faster than updating an application on 2000+ machines. The lack of a centralized management console in 2008 R2 is also challenging, but you get by with the tools available to you. If you don't have the money to spend on Citrix or VMWare Horizon, Remote Desktop Services is a decent replacement.
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    We actually use both products, but our primary tool for corporate user access by our IT staff is Radmin. We use Microsoft RDP for access to our network servers since we can better secure our server access with Microsoft's product.
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    TeamViewer's cost is much lower than that of other solutions, and its security is far superior to RemotePC's. TeamViewer is also a request-based remote session manager, unlike other software that allows indefinite connection time. TeamViewer's free version makes it even better for one end of the group to find support, while the other end has the paid version.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Microsoft
    No answers on this topic
    Famatech Corp.
    No answers on this topic
    TeamViewer
    Stay up working. Easy to connect and disconnect. easy way to transfer files to another desktop
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Allowed remote users access from home
    • Shared file access for multipolar users from a centralized location
    • Cost to add additional users when maxed out
    • Purchase multiple licenses for programs to run in virtual machines. Or unable to run on a virtual machine
    Incentivized
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    Famatech Corp.
    • Easy remote work troubleshooting
    • Easy staff training
    • it is not possible to connect to Radmin with smartphone apps
    Incentivized
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    TeamViewer
    It took about 3 months.
    • Customer Support of our business has become more interactive with customers, leading to faster resolution of their problems.
    • Remotely accessing devices in our office allows employees to stay productive while working from home.
    • TeamViewer helps us to collaborate with other firms for projects we're doing.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    TeamViewer Screenshots

    Screenshot of how TeamViewer lets users connect to devices and provide remote support.Screenshot of AI, automation and remediation.Screenshot of the interface to monitor and manage devices proactively.Screenshot of some of TeamViewer's integrations.