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The rise of remote offices has generated a lot of work for IT<\/a>. Setting up new devices, training, the cost of password resets<\/a>, and troubleshooting from afar can be extremely difficult \u2014 particularly without visibility into the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while conferencing software can help, it\u2019s often just a stopgap. Many users find it tough to communicate what\u2019s wrong or set up a new device without IT guiding them through the entire process step-by-step. That\u2019s where remote assistance tools come in handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote assistance empowers IT admins and MSPs to connect to their end users\u2019 devices anytime, anywhere, in real time. In this post, we\u2019ll explain what remote assistance is, how it’s used, and the benefits you can expect from implementing it at remote-centric organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Remote Assistance?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Remote assistance is a connection between a user and technician that allows technicians and remote collaborators to view and operate the user\u2019s device as if they were an admin. Remote assistance is particularly useful when remote employees have challenges with their devices or need to configure a brand-new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Remote Assistance Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often, users struggle to articulate problems over chat or video calls \u2014 and sending snapshots and files may not help. But when IT and MSPs<\/a> can open files, photos, and videos, run scans, check registries, and access settings, they can easily verify a problem and brainstorm a fix in a much shorter time frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides troubleshooting, remote assistance can also be used to onboard new remote employees<\/a>. Instead of sending over how-to guides, or screen sharing on tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, IT admins can take command of the user\u2019s mouse and complete their device configuration in minutes. Not only does this save the user time, but it also decreases the number of help work orders IT teams receive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other companies use remote assistance for training. Showing<\/em> employees, vendors, or contractors how to do something is often more helpful than telling them how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Benefits of Remote Assistance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One obvious benefit of remote assistance is that IT can better serve remote workers<\/a>. They can easily diagnose what might be wrong with a device or guide someone through their computer setup without discussing it in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there are other distinct benefits as well, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remote assistance can be used at any time from any location. For global companies, this is key. Their IT teams need to be able to solve problems and onboard employees across the world \u2014 even on mobile devices. Combining a global IT team and remote assistance makes 24\/7\/365 support a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speed <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Support and training can involve a lot of back and forth \u2014 especially when IT can\u2019t fully see what\u2019s happening behind the scenes. Sharing control lets IT see problems firsthand and streamlines communication, accelerating support and onboarding processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reduced Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With remote assistance, your IT team could be remote, eliminating the cost of office space. It could also minimize field service work orders, reducing travel time and cost. And typically, remote assistance tools reduce the time IT spends diagnosing and fixing problems, giving them more time to work on other pressing tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

End-User Productivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When onboarding is tailored to an individual\u2019s device, and IT has a full line of sight into technology issues, employees can get up to speed and back to work faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Remote Assistance Secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remote assistance is only as secure as the connection it has with the host computer \u2014 which can be compromised depending on where that person is working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many remote assist solutions rely heavily on proprietary technology like Microsoft\u2019s RDP<\/a> or VNC-based solutions. But often, these platforms require IT admins to relax firewall rules or complex VPN tunneling to prevent leaks or cyberattacks. And these add-ons hinder a technician\u2019s mobility and flexibility to work from anywhere or at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern solutions like 探花大神 Remote Assist have tightly integrated device management<\/a> capabilities such as patch management<\/a>, identity and access management<\/a>, central logging, password management<\/a>, and broad security insights across all digital assets. With these built-in features, IT can closely monitor remote assistance sessions to ensure that any suspicious activity is flagged and resolved immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remote Assist With 探花大神<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IT has a heavy burden. Supporting end-user technical issues, setting up new employees\u2019 devices, and training employees on how to use company applications is a tall order. A remote assistance tool that works with any operating system, centralizes identity management, and reduces security risks can make their lives much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

探花大神 Remote Assist<\/a> can help. Remote assist enables IT teams to provide remote assistance to Windows, macOS, and Linux devices through their browser, at any time, on any device. On the back end, IT teams benefit from a clear audit log, clipboard synchronization, role-based access control, and secure peer-to-peer connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what are you waiting for? Sign up for a trial of 探花大神<\/a> to start using 探花大神 Remote Assist today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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