First iPhone Application For Enterprise Remote Desktop Access

Array Networks Inc. has launched the DesktopDirect iPhone Client, the first iPhone application for enterprise remote desktop access.

With the new application, enterprises can empower their employees with secure direct access their office desktops, thereby making employees more productive. Employees now have full-feature access on the iPhone to their Windows-based applications, even those that are not otherwise available on the iPhone.

“Consumer popularity of Apple iPhone has naturally resulted in these devices being brought into the business environment for the purpose of conducting work related tasks,” said Michael Suby, Director of Stratecast (a Division of Frost & Sullivan).

“While enterprises should be concerned about the security exposure foreign, non-corporate issued devices represent, the lure of enhanced employee productivity without the cost of issuing corporate-owned devices is real. This new iPhone application resolves this conflict, enabling employees to use the device that they already have handy without punching a truck-sized security hole into the corporate environment,” Suby added.

The DesktopDirect iPhone Client provides encrypted technology that prevents important data leakage, even if the iPhone is lost or stolen. Users can access confidential data and applications without risking data leakage since the information on screen is a projection of the application, but not the actual application. With one simple click, users can log onto a familiar interface and continue to complete their work tasks with ease and security.

With DesktopDirect iPhone Client, users simply launch the application, browse to a URL, enter credentials click on a desktop, and start working. Most enterprise network applications that are deployed in the corporate environment are designed to work at LAN speeds. The DesktopDirect iPhone Client requires low bandwidth, which delivers superior performance even under limited network conditions. Using enterprise applications over cellular networks without DesktopDirect would result in significant performance reduction.

“We are excited to provide enterprise users with iPhone application that will appeal to both users and enterprises,” said Michael Zhao, President & CEO of Array Networks. “Array has always been devoted to helping our customers with the newest technology. This application is a perfect example of how our DesktopDirect technology can take enterprise productivity to the next level.”